When Arturo started at BronxWorks in 2012 as an Immigration Attorney, immigration services was the only and primary legal service that we provided at that time. Now, Arturo is the Associate Vice President of Legal Services, overseeing a team of lawyers, paralegals, and case managers spanning across programs that include crime victims law, domestic violence law, and, of course, immigration law.
Arturo grew up in New York City in Spanish Harlem. He still lives in Harlem today with his family. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Literature at New York University. After working in book publishing, Arturo attended the Pace University School of Law, originally intending to go into arts and copyright law. His first job after completing his JD was in a non-profit organization, and he has remained in that sector, working in immigration services and with crime victims and domestic violence survivors ever since.
“The level of service that non-profits can provide to the community is very important. People who work here are dedicated to helping the community and not just to making a quick buck. And because we don’t charge for our legal services, we can give clients an honest analysis of their case and remain true to the service.”
In 2012, Arturo joined BronxWorks as an Immigration Attorney. With his knowledge and leadership, BronxWorks expanded our Immigration Services programming into a Legal Services Department, adding neighborhood-based immigration programming, a Crime Victims Program, a Housing Law program, and a Domestic Violence Law program. In 2020, Arturo was made the Director of the BronxWorks Legal Services Department. In 2024, BronxWorks further expanded our legal services, also providing tenant defense services for low-income individuals facing eviction in housing court. With the expansion of the department, Arturo was named the Associate Vice President of Legal Services, continuing to oversee our Crime Victims Law, Domestic Violence Law, and Immigration Law programs.
“After spending so much time working with clients, I really couldn’t picture myself in another field. The dedication I feel to helping our clients is the same dedication that all of the staff have in the Legal Services Department.”
Outside of work, Arturo loves to spend time with his wife and two children. As a family, they enjoy exploring the history of Harlem, as well as the neighborhoods and local restaurants and businesses that have been there for years. They also enjoy trips to Central Park and the beach.
Note: This profile was originally posted in February 2024 and was updated on January 30, 2025.
When Arturo started at BronxWorks in 2012 as an Immigration Attorney, immigration services was the only and primary legal service that we provided at that time. Now, Arturo is the Associate Vice President of Legal Services, overseeing a team of lawyers, paralegals, and case managers spanning across programs that include crime victims law, domestic violence law, and, of course, immigration law.
Arturo grew up in New York City in Spanish Harlem. He still lives in Harlem today with his family. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Literature at New York University. After working in book publishing, Arturo attended the Pace University School of Law, originally intending to go into arts and copyright law. His first job after completing his JD was in a non-profit organization, and he has remained in that sector, working in immigration services and with crime victims and domestic violence survivors ever since.
“The level of service that non-profits can provide to the community is very important. People who work here are dedicated to helping the community and not just to making a quick buck. And because we don’t charge for our legal services, we can give clients an honest analysis of their case and remain true to the service.”
In 2012, Arturo joined BronxWorks as an Immigration Attorney. With his knowledge and leadership, BronxWorks expanded our Immigration Services programming into a Legal Services Department, adding neighborhood-based immigration programming, a Crime Victims Program, a Housing Law program, and a Domestic Violence Law program. In 2020, Arturo was made the Director of the BronxWorks Legal Services Department. In 2024, BronxWorks further expanded our legal services, also providing tenant defense services for low-income individuals facing eviction in housing court. With the expansion of the department, Arturo was named the Associate Vice President of Legal Services, continuing to oversee our Crime Victims Law, Domestic Violence Law, and Immigration Law programs.
“After spending so much time working with clients, I really couldn’t picture myself in another field. The dedication I feel to helping our clients is the same dedication that all of the staff have in the Legal Services Department.”
Outside of work, Arturo loves to spend time with his wife and two children. As a family, they enjoy exploring the history of Harlem, as well as the neighborhoods and local restaurants and businesses that have been there for years. They also enjoy trips to Central Park and the beach.
Note: This profile was originally posted in February 2024 and was updated on January 30, 2025.
