Krystal Ann Rodriguez-Campos

Krystal Ann Rodriguez-Campos is a Professor and Director of the Justice and Immigration Clinic at the University of La Verne's College of Law and Public Service. She holds certifications in Immigration and Nationality Law from the State Bar of California (admitted 2010) and maintains dual roles in academia and legal practice. Her professional background includes extensive immigration litigation representing hundreds of individuals in asylum, VAWA, U-visa, DACA, and post-conviction relief cases before federal agencies and courts.

Education:

• B.A. English & Spanish, University of California, Los Angeles
• J.D., University of La Verne College of Law and Public Service

Research Focus: Rodriguez-Campos specializes in complex immigration defense strategies, intersection of criminal law and immigration consequences, and advocacy for vulnerable populations. She frequently engages in public commentary on immigration issues via media platforms like Univision.

Awards:

• Joe Baca Foundation Scholarship
• Segal AmeriCorps Education Award
• Best Brief for Appellee Award (Appellate Advocacy)

Professional Service: Serves on the University Management Council and previously externed at the Justice and Immigration Clinic where she secured asylum for a Central American client. Clerked at Public Counsel's Children Rights’ Project handling Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases. Active in pro bono guardianship advocacy through In Pro Per Guardianship Clinics.