Bernadette Dela Cruz
About Bernadette Dela Cruz
Bernadette Dela Cruz is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Bernadette Dela Cruz is recognized in the following practice area:
- Austin, Texas
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: De La Garza Law
Education: Texas Tech University, J.D., graduated 2012
Location: Austin, TX
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