On a warm Tuesday evening, July 15, 2025, the Hispanic community gathered at 1111 W. Mockingbird Ln. in Dallas, Texas, for the “Know Your Rights,” a legal workshop sponsored by Hilda Ramirez, President of the Dallas LULAC 4782 Council for Justice, Equality & Business Development. The conference aimed to educate the community about their legal rights, particularly in areas affecting immigrant and Hispanic communities.
The attendants included individuals and families seeking guidance on immigration, deportation, incarceration, and interactions with law enforcement. The panel of esteemed speakers shared their expertise and provided valuable insights on topics such as visas, deportation defense, and criminal law.
Javier Perez: Empowering Through Legal Education
Javier Perez, a personal injury and community advocate, and known as “Nuestro Campeon” emphasized the importance of knowing one’s rights. As the founder of Javier Perez Law, he has dedicated his career to empowering the Hispanic community through legal education.
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch: Expertise in Humanitarian Immigration
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, an immigration attorney at Lincoln-Goldfinch Law, specializes in humanitarian immigration and family-based immigration law. She provided attendees with practical advice on navigating the complex immigration system. Ms. Lincoln-Goldfinch emphasized the importance of respecting the 4th and 5th amendments. All individual rights and due process of the judicial system must be guarded.
Jaime Barron: Immigration Law Expertise
Jaime Barron, an experienced immigration attorney at Jaime Barron PC Immigration Law Group, focused on visas, deportation defense, and family immigration law. He offered valuable insights and guidance on protecting one’s rights in the immigration system.
Cristina Salazar: Advocating for Justice
Cristina Salazar, a criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Cristina Salazar, highlighted the importance of understanding one’s rights when interacting with law enforcement. She emphasized the need for fairness and justice in the criminal legal system.
Angel Mata: Guiding the Conversation
Angel Mata, a legal professional and moderator at the Law Office of Angel Mata, guided the panel discussion and facilitated audience engagement. He ensured that attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification on various legal matters.
The event concluded with a sense of empowerment and hope, as attendees felt more confident in their ability to navigate the legal system. The Dallas LULAC 4782 Council for Justice, Equality & Business Development demonstrated its commitment to promoting access to trusted legal experts, empowerment through education, and economic development. The “Know Your Rights” event served as a vital resource for the Hispanic community, providing a platform for education, connection, and growth.
President Hilda Ramirez made her commitment clear regarding reaching out to the Hispanic community about knowing their rights, especially immigrants. Individual rights must be protected.