DEDICATED ADVOCACY FOR IMMIGRANTS WORLDWIDE
Veronica Jattan
Veronica Jattan is a dedicated immigration attorney raised in Central Florida. She laid the foundation for her career at the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Cultural Anthropology, honing her skills in ethnographic research and cross-cultural competency. This background proved invaluable as she pursued her Juris Doctor at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
Upon graduating, Attorney Jattan immersed herself in immigration law, starting as a Staff Attorney at Catholic Charities Diocese of Baton Rouge. There, she provided critical legal representation to clients in immigration detention centers across Louisiana. Her passion for representing immigrant families led her to become a CLINIC Reunited Families Fellow, where she advocated for families separated under the "Zero Tolerance" policy at the southern border.
Returning to her home state, Attorney Jattan continued her impactful work at Catholic Charities of Central Florida. She rapidly progressed from Staff Attorney to Supervising Attorney, overseeing comprehensive immigration assistance for families throughout Florida.
Currently, Veronica Jattan serves as a Partner at David F. Vedder, P.A., leverages her extensive experience to guide clients through the intricate maze of immigration law. Her unwavering commitment to immigrant rights and family reunification has solidified her reputation as a trusted advocate in the field.
Practice Areas
- Immigration
Bar Admissions
- Washington
Professional Associations
- Washington State Bar Association
- American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida Chapter, Asylum Committee member, Midsouth Chapter)
- National Lawyers Guild
- National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans
Past Employment
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Batton Rouge, Staff Attorney
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Central Florida, Staff Attorney
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Central Florida, Supervising Attorney
Honors & Awards
- Gillis Long Poverty Law Center Public Service Award