Rodriguez & Co. Solicitors Ltd.
Welcome to Rodriguez & Co. Solicitors Ltd.
Committed to Excellence
We provide affordable, high quality, individually-tailored immigration advice, guidance on the United Kingdom and all types of UK immigration matters, Including complex matters such as Asylum, Bail, Detention, Refusal claims, Appeal & Court Representations.
We notarise documents and we can also help with legalisation (apostille) of a document to be valid abroad. For example, if you are going to use documents abroad, you will need them to be notarised. The notary stamp is proof that the document is accurate and valid.
We act on behalf of both private and business clients, who require our experience in verifying documents for overseas transactions.
Our practice is also registered for same day Apostille/Legalisation services (verification by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office or relevant Embassy).
Our services are available to all national, local and international clients, regardless of their background and are underpinned by our commitment to integrity, confidentiality, equality and diversity and respect for human rights.
We are the best immigration lawyers in the UK, according to customers that have used our services.
Rodriguez & Co Solicitors Ltd is a law firm regulated by the Law Society of Scotland & We are registered with the Scottish Legal Aid board to provide Legal Aid.
We accept all major credit cards.
About Rodriguez & Co. Solicitors Ltd.
Silvia Rodriguez Molina is a qualified lawyer from Cuba with a first-class degree from Havana University, a further degree in Scots Law from Glasgow Caledonian University and the Diploma in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Strathclyde. She has 10 years' experience working in legal services and qualified as a Scottish Solicitor and Notary public in 2020. Silvia is also an approved immigration solicitor by Trinity College London/SELT (Secure English Language Test). Customer focused, hard working, reliable, friendly, enthusiastic and with a flexible approach to work, Silvia has excellent IT skills and speaks Spanish, English and Italian fluently. She is a naturally supportive team player who enjoys working with clients to overcome the regular challenges involved in immigration to the UK and legal services.
OUR SERVICES
We put your needs first
IMMIGRATION
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Rodriguez & Co Solicitors Ltd will guide you through the most commonly found requirements and paperwork necessary for legal entry to the UK and for those who are currently here but wish to extend their stay. We offer a comprehensive range of services, covering all aspect of immigration and asylum law including refusal and Court Representation. We maximise your chances of a successful outcome.
We are registered with Scottish Legal Aid Board to provide Legal Aid for those who are unable to pay for the legal fees. Please contact us on info@rodriguezlaw.co.uk for further information.
We put your needs first
You can get a quote for any of our services at this link.
You can see what some of our Spanish-speaking clients have said about us at this link.
Immigration Visas
Family Visas, apply, extend and switch
Settlement applications /Indefinite Leave to Remain
Study visas
Visit visas
British nationality and citizenship
Investor, business development and talent visas
Ancestry Visas
British passport application
Innovator visas
Travel Documents
Work Visas (Long-term and short-term)
Start -up visas
Ukrainians and their families visas
Business immigration
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens (settled, pre-settled status and
EU settlement scheme family permit to join family in the UK)
Sponsors and sponsorship (employers - employees)
Asylum Claim & Detention
​Asylum and human rights claims
Fresh claims
Detention and bail
Extradition and asylum
Deportation and asylum
Court Representation
Appeals
Refusal letters
NOTARY PUBLIC
Notaries public play an important legal role in Scottish life where the legal validity of a document requires the swearing of an oath. We can also provide you with legal proof of a document by notarising it or certifying it as a true copy. These documents can be both for individuals and private companies.
We appreciate that notarial work can often be urgent. Subject to availability, we are happy to fix appointments at very short notice and are also able to visit - or do video calls - for those who are unable to walk or come to the office due to health conditions, accidents, dementia, etc.
Call us on +44 07458 366159 or email at info@rodriguezlaw.co.uk
Documents in foreign languages
If the document is in a foreign language the notary public needs to know what the content of the document is and we will send the document to be translated.
We provide Notarisation, Legalisation and Apostille services, in addition, notaries witness documents, and we can provide certified copies of:
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Oaths
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Affidavits
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Immigration or sponsorship forms
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Residence certificates
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Education qualification verification
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Permission for children to travel abroad
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Adoption documents and verification
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Passport photos and true likeness certificates
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Change of name Statutory Declarations
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Property and mortgage documents
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Certified copies of passports
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Certified translations
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Notarising cross border private agreements
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Powers of Attorney
LEGAL AID - Help from Rodriguez & Co Solicitors Ltd
Legal Aid is the help you can sometimes get when you can't afford to pay your own legal costs. It can be a bit of a minefield, with many people wondering if they will be able to apply for it, whether it actually costs anything and basically how the process works. I’ll try to answer all these questions here…
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Applying for Legal Aid
Firstly, to apply for legal aid, you'll need to talk to us first. We’ll guide you through your options, let you know if you're likely to get legal aid and help you with the application process.
You'll usually need to show that you can't afford to pay for legal help yourself and your problem is serious. You may have to pay some money towards the legal costs of your case, or pay costs back later. You might not need to pay anything at all, depending on your financial position and the type of legal help you need.
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What legal aid covers
The type of legal aid you apply for depends on the type of legal help you need (please talk about this with us first):
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advice and assistance – this can help with the costs of getting legal advice from a solicitor, such as information on your rights and options, or help with negotiations and paperwork.
If needed, your solicitor may be able to represent you in court for:
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a civil case – for example, if you have housing issues, you're divorcing, have disputes about your children or need help with debt.
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Will I need to pay?
We can tell you if it's likely you'll get civil legal aid. However, it's the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) who will assess your application and tell you what you'll pay (if anything) towards your legal costs.
The process begins with some forms which you need to fill in. We will give you these and help you complete them. We’ll then send these to SLAB on your behalf. SLAB will check:
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your financial situation – can you afford your legal costs without help from SLAB?
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you have 'probable cause' – is there a legal basis to take your case forward?
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it's reasonable to spend public money to support your case – is it likely to succeed, and will it cost more than it's worth?
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help isn't available to you from somewhere else – is there a trade union or insurance company that could help you, and have you tried to settle your case without going to court?
When SLAB checks your financial situation, they'll not just look at your position, but also that of your partner (unless you're separated or your case involves them). More specifically, they’ll investigate the following:
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disposable capital (savings, shares, property and money you could use or sell to pay for legal help – this doesn't include the house you live in)
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disposable income (this is the money you have left after paying all your living expenses, like your rent/mortgage, council tax, childcare costs, debt repayments and your travel to work)
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If you get benefits
You won't need to pay anything towards your legal costs if you get:
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income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (if you're on a low income)
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income-based Employment and Support Allowance (if you're on a low income)
'Income-based' is a type of benefit you get because you're on a low income.
Who can get help
Anyone who fulfils the essential criteria and who had successfully been approved by SLAB. You may not need to pay anything at all, depending on your financial position and the type of legal help you need. You'll usually need to show that you can't afford to pay for your legal costs yourself. It’s important to note that you may have to pay some money towards the costs of your case, or pay costs back later.
Please contact us on +44 07458 366159 or info@ rodriguezlaw.co.uk for help with your legal Aid entitlement.
FEES - GET A QUOTE
Our fees are very reasonable and cost-effective. Typical prices (all excluding VAT - UK tax) range from £100 for a passport application to £1,000 for an application for British Citizenship. You can download the full range of services and prices at this link
The fees quoted do not include the Home Office application fees, interpreter's fees and independent expert reports such as medical experts and travel expenses.
GET IN TOUCH
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Fridays: from 10am - 6pm.
Saturdays: from 11.30am - 4pm.
Sunday: closed.
