Dominique Mejia
About
Dominique Mejia joined Aparicio Immigration Law in 2025. Dominique's practice focuses primarily on removal and deportation defense and humanitarian-based immigration. Prior to joining the team, Dominique worked for 8 years at an immigration non-profit representing unaccompanied immigrant children, specializing in Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS).
Dominique received her bachelor's degree in Sociology from Northwestern University. During law school, Dominique participated in her school's immigration legal clinic and was the vice president of the immigration law society. Dominique previously has interned at the National Immigrant Justice Center, the Illinois Coalition for Refugee Rights and Court Appointed Special Advocates.
In her spare time, she enjoys going on long runs, walks around sunset, and spending time with friends and family.
Practice areas:
- Humanitarian-Based Immigration
- Removal and Deportation Defense
- Asylum & Refugee
- Family-Based Immigration
Languages
- Fluent in Spanish
Education
- J.D., DePaul University College of Law, 2022
- Certificate in Public Interest Law
- B.A., Northwestern University, 2017
Bar Admissions:
- State of Illinois
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Chicago-Bar Association