Margarita Silva

MARGARITA SILVA is a an attorney focusing in the areas of immigration (deportation defense and family immigration) and criminal defense (federal, state, municipal courts). Ms. Silva is in involved in various professional and community service organizations, serving as member of the Arizona State Bar delegation to the ABA House of Delegates, 2008 – Current; Board of Directors, Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project, 2011 – Current (2016 Vice President); St. Joseph’s Hospital Community Board 2012 – Current (Chair, Medical Staff Relations Committee); Board of Directors, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association (14 years, President 2006); Criminal Justice Act Panel Review Committee (2010-2016); American Immigration Lawyer’s Association, the National Immigration Project, the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the State Bar Immigration Section. Ms. Silva serves as a judge pro tempore in the Guadalupe Municipal Court and is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. She is frequently invited to present on the topic of immigration to attorneys, professional organizations and community groups. Prior to entering private practice, Ms. Silva was an assistant public defender in Maricopa County, Arizona.

Former member: City of Phoenix Judicial Selection Advisory Board, 2007 – 2014 (Chair 2010, 2014); Federal Magistrate Appointment/Re-Appointment Committee, District of Arizona (2006, 2009); Arizona Supreme Court Commission on Minorities in the Judiciary (2001-2011); the Badger Foundation 2005-2008; SBA Criminal Justice Executive Council; SBA Immigration Section Executive Council and; SBA CLE Committee.

Education: Juris Doctor, 1995, ASU College of Law; B.S. in Public Administration, 1992, University of Arizona

Admitted: State Bar of Arizona, 1995; U.S. District Court for Arizona, 1996; 9^th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2014

Sarai

Sarai immigrated from Mexico as a child and personally experienced the challenges that come with the legal process of obtaining lawful status. “I can empathize with our clients so I do my best to help them achieve the same wonderful opportunities that the United States has offered me and my family.” She is a Paralegal of High Distinction with over 16 years of customer service that is tailored towards relief in immigration, criminal defense, and bankruptcy.

Zegdhi

Zegdhi was born in Mexico, but has called the U.S. her home since she was a child.  Throughout her education, she knew she wanted to make a difference, so she decided to work in the legal field.  “I feel truly rewarded helping our clients overcome their legal obstacles as they find a new path in the area of bankruptcy, immigration, or criminal defense.  My background and 14 years of customer service enhances my skills so our team can go above and beyond with each case.”

Crystal

Originally from El Paso Texas, Crystal moved to Arizona for a new career path, tailored to helping people in the area of finance. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at El Paso. Growing up near the border allowed her to enjoy American and Mexican cultures. “I strongly believe in our mission to transform people’s lives for the best, as we help our clients navigate their financial, immigration, and criminal matters. Our office truly cares about every person and we handle their case as if it was our own. I am proud to work for this Firm.”