{"id":107732,"date":"2025-01-14T09:52:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T17:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/01\/14\/delia-salvatierra-fighting-for-immigration-policy-rooted-in-american-values\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T09:52:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T17:52:42","slug":"delia-salvatierra-fighting-for-immigration-policy-rooted-in-american-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2025\/01\/14\/delia-salvatierra-fighting-for-immigration-policy-rooted-in-american-values\/","title":{"rendered":"Delia Salvatierra: Fighting for Immigration Policy Rooted in American Values"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"183619\" class=\"elementor elementor-183619\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-705749d6 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-73d06a56\" data-id=\"73d06a56\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a765a85 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a765a85\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Delia Salvatierra: Fighting for Immigration Policy Rooted in American Values<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7650f455 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"7650f455\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items 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aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7870d22b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7870d22b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>As the dawn of a new administration casts uncertainty on immigration law, enforcement and policy, Delia Salvatierra stands resolute, her purpose unwavering to aid immigrants. A tireless advocate for immigrants, she sees every case as more than a legal challenge\u2014it\u2019s a human story filled with dreams, struggles and the hope of belonging to America. With new policies on the horizon, Salvatierra\u2019s concern isn\u2019t just about laws changing; it\u2019s about the lives of mixed immigration status families that hang in the balance, the negative and often dishonest rhetoric about immigrants, the families who look to her for guidance, and the justice she is determined to fight for, no matter the odds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe incoming administration has run on a mandate of deporting as many undocumented immigrants as possible,\u201d she says. \u201cI love my country more than you could ever imagine and agree that not everyone deserves to be in this great land of ours. It\u2019s a privilege to live in this country. However, the majority of the undocumented immigrants I work with are people who come here for a better life along with a desire to improve this country as well. In many ways, they are the backbone of the labor force in this country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Salvatierra, America has always been a pillar of innovation and progress because of immigrant labor from its inception.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn the other hand, those who commit crimes, those who come here to harm Americans, those who place no value on our way of life \u2013 our morals, our history \u2013 or intend to disrupt the fabric of our society, have no place here. My concern is that the incoming administration is going to ignore that longstanding history that America has of welcoming people from all over the world. And, I am ready to bring a balance to that.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-34a3b4e8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34a3b4e8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4734ae3b\" data-id=\"4734ae3b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-492f6655 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"492f6655\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Delia-5-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-183676\" alt=\"Delia Salvatierra\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-623d3733\" data-id=\"623d3733\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-392923cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"392923cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the Law<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b6f5b80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b6f5b80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Salvatierra was born and raised in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. She earned her bachelor\u2019s degree from U.C. Berkeley and later completed a master\u2019s degree at UCLA. In 2000, she moved to Tempe, Arizona, to attend law school at the Sandra Day O\u2019Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the legal field was not always Salvatierra\u2019s intended path. \u201cI always thought I wanted to be a doctor,\u201d she reflects. \u201cI knew I wanted to help people, and when I was younger, I thought that was the only way to do it. My father disagreed and often encouraged me to consider law school. It wasn\u2019t until I struggled through several science classes that I realized the medical field wasn\u2019t for me. I think it was a bittersweet victory for my dad when I finally told him I\u2019d changed my mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her future in law became even clearer during a pivotal moment in law school. Salvatierra was devastated to learn that a close family member faced the threat of deportation. Upon closer examination, she discovered that her relative, brought to the United States as a young child, was now at risk of losing everything and everyone she had ever known. Naturally driven by a sense of justice, Salvatierra found herself energized by the fight for her relative\u2019s humanitarian case. In doing so, she discovered not only her passion but also the area of law where her skills and dedication aligned perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy career as a lawyer really came into focus when I became an immigration lawyer,\u201d she says. \u201cI love what I do professionally, and my life has purpose because I serve others, and I bring peace and stability to individuals, families and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-313f98b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"313f98b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3faebe5f\" data-id=\"3faebe5f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41f44fa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41f44fa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Best of Times, The Worst of Times<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ebc7a45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ebc7a45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>\u201cOne of the most challenging periods of my life was when Arizona passed SB 1070\u2014the 2010 legislative act widely regarded as the most stringent anti-immigration law in the United States at the time\u2014and Sheriff Joe Arpaio began aggressively enforcing it in violation of federal law,\u201d recalls Salvatierra. \u201cWhile it was undoubtedly one of the most trying times of my life, it was also one of the most rewarding. Looking back, I know I made a difference for so many people during that period.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Salvatierra\u2019s tireless advocacy during this time not only helped countless individuals but also established her as an immigration attorney that advocated at all levels of government on behalf of immigrants. \u201cBeing a lawyer for this movement pushed me to challenge myself and advocate for immigrants in Arizona,\u201d she says. \u201cMy work extended from local efforts to initiatives in Washington, D.C., addressing issues with local law enforcement, prosecuting agencies and federal immigration agencies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The wave of injustices spurred by SB 1070 inspired Salvatierra to expand her practice to include criminal defense. Her relentless pursuit of justice led to significant impacts. She was invited by the U.S. Department of Justice to coordinate interviews with non-citizens transferred to ICE custody during Arpaio\u2019s immigration sweeps. She also played a pivotal role in securing the release of non-citizens wrongfully convicted of identity theft following illegal investigations conducted by Arpaio\u2019s \u201cCriminal Employment Squad.\u201d Through her work, Salvatierra not only fought back against systemic injustices but also helped pave the way for meaningful change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s why this moment seems very reminiscent,\u201d she says. \u201cFirst, because Arizona has passed Proposition 314, giving the state the authority to deport individuals; secondly, we have an incoming president whose mantra and mandate by the voters seems to be to control immigration; third, Sheriff Joe Arpaio\u2019s deputy was elected sheriff by Arizonans. These three things will change the landscape dramatically again. I think it will once again put Arizona on the front lines for changing policy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-605b31c5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"605b31c5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2098429\" data-id=\"2098429\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60c14abe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60c14abe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Simple Words, Small Changes<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60fe68e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60fe68e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>While uncertainty hangs in the air, Salvatierra finds encouragement in the small but meaningful changes within her community\u2014gestures of unity and hope that often start close to home. A mother of two, she reminds us that not all progress stems from court rulings or legislative battles. Sometimes, it emerges softly, gently, wrapped in the innocence of children telling the stories of America\u2019s first immigrants. She recounts a particularly moving experience at her children\u2019s school during Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis week, my children\u2019s school celebrated the Heritage Mass, where the fourth graders dressed up to honor their ancestors and the countries of their origin,\u201d she shares. \u201cWe\u2019re members of the Saint Thomas Apostle Roman Catholic Church, and during the service, our pastor stood before a largely conservative congregation and said, \u2018America is stronger because of its diversity. It\u2019s stronger because we are a melting pot of histories, and that\u2019s by design.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>What struck Salvatierra most deeply was how he opened his homily. \u201cHe quoted the inscription on the Statue of Liberty: \u2018Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,\u2019\u201d she recalls.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s from a poem written in 1883, and I think people need to remember its importance,\u201d she continues. \u201cPresident John F. Kennedy quoted it in his 1958 book A Nation of Immigrants. That sentiment\u2014that we are stronger together\u2014is the backdrop I envision and hope for our country.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3538d39\" data-id=\"3538d39\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2404db65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2404db65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"686\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Delia-pic-686x1024.jpg?resize=686%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-183646\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c0e9392 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c0e9392\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-483589bf\" data-id=\"483589bf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-794e14a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"794e14a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/attorneyatlawmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4-pages-1024x332.png?resize=1024%2C332&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-183649\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ffa733 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ffa733\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22a79c5c\" data-id=\"22a79c5c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-507abbdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"507abbdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Fight Continues<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-379e13f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"379e13f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>\u201cSadly,\u201d Salvatierra remarks, \u201cthere\u2019s still a lot of misinformation out there. For example, I\u2019ve seen reports from organizations like the Heritage Foundation claiming that immigrant crime is on the rise. That\u2019s simply not true. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Department of Justice report, crime rates overall are down, and as has always been the case, crime committed by immigrants remains below the national average. Sure, immigrants aren\u2019t a perfect population\u2014some commit offenses\u2014but the majority of these are lower-level misdemeanor crimes. The narrative that most immigrants are serious criminal offenders is simply not true. I see undocumented parents raising American children, working hard, going to Church, paying taxes, contributing to their local economies, and most importantly being law-abiding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother common fallacy is that immigrants, especially undocumented ones, are draining our social service reserves,\u201d she continues. \u201cThat\u2019s also untrue. Without legal status, they do not qualify for state or federal public benefits. Yet despite these challenges, many immigrants, including those brought here as children, are giving back to their adopted country in significant ways. They serve in the armed forces, contribute to their communities, participate in their homeowners\u2019 associations, and play a vital role as strong, engaged members of society.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Clearly disheartened by the current atmosphere and concerned for her clients and other immigrants striving to improve their lives, Salvatierra believes that the only real solution must come from Congress.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe current process is tangled and riddled with obstacles,\u201d she explains. \u201cThe one thing I\u2019d like to see is Congress step up to take meaningful action and establish a clear, organized framework for immigration. If Congress created a blueprint for the kind of immigration system we want, we wouldn\u2019t have to endure the uncertainty of wondering what changes might come with every new administration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Right now, she points out, much of the process hinges on executive orders. \u201cThe law itself doesn\u2019t change, but the policies do,\u201d she says. \u201cI can\u2019t imagine the anxiety immigrants must feel, waiting and wondering which way the pendulum will swing next.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Salvatierra also highlights a surprising fact \u2013 under President Obama, there were more deportations than during the Trump administration, though she acknowledges that Obama\u2019s longer time in office allowed for a broader implementation of his policies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHistory will show that Obama was a border enforcer,\u201d she observes. \u201cBut his approach was both strategic and empathetic. He prioritized deportations, focusing on individuals who posed a threat to public safety. At the same time, he said, \u2018I don\u2019t want to deport someone with children who depend on them, especially if they have no criminal history.\u2019 That, to me, was an immigration policy that was clear, compassionate, and effective.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0934c4 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"a0934c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-quote-left\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6046ff4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6046ff4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When we win, the first thing I tell my clients is, \u2018Now go and live your best life.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0e7b2eb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0e7b2eb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9aa709a\" data-id=\"9aa709a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00f31b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00f31b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Strong Team<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a75306d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a75306d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p>Empowered by her unwavering beliefs and a dedicated team, Salvatierra remains steadfast in tackling challenges, no matter what they may be.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m blessed to have an incredible team guiding us on this mission,\u201d she shares. \u201cI\u2019m so grateful for the unity and dedication of our group, all working toward the same goal. We are fully aligned in our commitment to representing our clients with the utmost dignity. What drives us every day is the genuine desire to see our clients overcome these obstacles, granting them peace and the chance to breathe freely.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we win, the first thing I tell my clients is, \u2018Now go and live your best life.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>With nearly two decades of experience and a thriving practice rooted in Phoenix, Arizona, Delia Salvatierra and her team of dedicated legal professionals remain steadfast in their commitment to justice and inclusion. Their unwavering belief in the promise of opportunity ensures that, no matter the challenges, they will continue to advocate fiercely for a country where there is always room for immigrants\u2014America\u2019s enduring legacy as the beacon of refuge and new beginnings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-22d59cb2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"22d59cb2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6abe9797\" data-id=\"6abe9797\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4faf0a33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4faf0a33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">At a Glance<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-576ca898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"576ca898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Salvatierra Law Group PLLC<\/strong><br \/>1817 N. 3rd Street<br \/>Phoenix, AZ 85004<br \/>(602) 274-1992<br \/><span><a href=\"http:\/\/salvatierralaw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">salvatierralaw.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8202e0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8202e0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practice Areas<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-252ace9 elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"252ace9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Immigration and Nationality Law <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Criminal Law (Representation of Non-Citizens)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2793739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2793739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Education<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9a0542 elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"c9a0542\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Juris Doctorate, Sandra Day O\u2019Connor of College of Law, Arizona State University 2008<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Master\u2019s Degree, University of California, Los Angeles 2000<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Bachelor of Arts and Science, University of California, Berkeley 1996<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e84aa3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e84aa3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Professional Memberships<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c54aa elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"65c54aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">State of Arizona, 2008-Present\u202f <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">American Immigration Lawyer&#8217;s Association, AILA 2008-Present\u202f <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Chair, State Bar of Arizona, Immigration Section\u202f <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Chair, American Immigration Lawyer&#8217;s Association, Arizona Chapter\u202f <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Board Member, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Board Member, School Advisory Board, St. Thomas the Apostle School\u202f <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Radio Show Host, \u2018Informate Arizona\u2019, Public Service Broadcasting on Spanish-speaking Radio, 2010-2020.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-144265e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"144265e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hobbies<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2a7ddb elementor-align-left elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"a2a7ddb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Visiting San Francisco<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Hiking Flagstaff<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Foodie &#8211; Trying New Restaurants<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Playing Soduku<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6b6efd67 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6b6efd67\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings='\"background_background\":\"classic\"'>\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3dca3f0c\" data-id=\"3dca3f0c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a250adb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a250adb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n<div 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