A Miami native, Beatriz graduated from Florida International University in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. She went on to earn her Juris Doctorate degree from The Florida State University College of Law in 2007. As a law student, Beatriz gained invaluable hands-on trial experience as a Certified Legal Intern for the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office – handling all facets of criminal cases, including bench and jury trials.