Claudia Cadenillas, Esq.

Claudia Cadenillas is the head of the Immigration and Criminal Defense Practice at Cadenillas Cove PLLC. Born in Peru, her arrival in the U.S. at 17 with limited English is the cornerstone of her compassionate approach to law, she prides herself in exceptional trauma-informed lawyering.

Claudia’s career began in high-stakes litigation at the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office, where she prosecuted numerous misdemeanors and felonies. This tenure grants her unique insight into prosecutorial strategy, an invaluable asset in her criminal defense and removal defense practice today.

Her expertise in immigration law is built from her own successful journey to citizenship and refined through extensive non-profit experience serving the immigrant community. She handles complex affirmative matters and all aspects of defensive work, including aggressive removal defense. As a dedicated bilingual attorney, Claudia provides effective representation, ensuring every client’s rights are protected and their voices are heard.

Bar Affiliations

• New York State Bar Association
• Suffolk County Bar Association
• American Immigration Lawyers Association 

Education

• Albany Law School of Union University
• The State University of New York at Stony Brook

Languages

• English
• Spanish