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Safiya Webber Byars

Safiya Webber Byars
Experience 3.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 90% Immigration
    10 years
  • 5% Criminal Defense
    8 years
  • 5% Family
    8 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Sometimes)

Contact Information

  • The Byars Firm
    3720 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
    Suite D2
    Chamblee, GA 30341
    Office: 404-992-6506
    Fax: 866-231-0432
    Mobile: 404-992-6506
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  • The Byars Firm
    3720 Chamblee Dunwoody Road
    Suite D2
    Chamblee, GA 30341
    Office: 404-992-6506
    Fax: 866-231-0432
    Mobile: 404-992-6506
    View map | Edit this address

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (2)

Videos (0)

Safiya Byars is the founder and senior partner of the firm. As a native of Kingston, Jamaica. Attorney Byars has a unique personal understanding of the... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Safiya Byars is the best immigration lawyer in Atlanta!!!”

Posted by: Rafaela, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: Safiya byars is one of the most down to earth and professional lawyers I have ever met. She always took the time to return my phone calls and she... more
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5 star rating

“Safiya Byars rescued me from an incompetent lawyer!!”

Posted by: Camille, 2 months ago.

Client Review: I was put in touch with attorney Byars after my previous attorney was negligent and had not filed my paperwork, which almost resulted in my case... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


Grace Ruth Kennedy

Safiya is a thoughtful, dedicated advocate with a great wealth of experience.

Endorsement from lawyer: Grace Kennedy , Atlanta (GA), 2 months ago
Kristin Lee Gledhill

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kristin Gledhill , Chamblee (GA), 3 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Safiya Webber Byars was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2005 04/28/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Founder & Managing Partner at The Byars Firm, Inc. 2010–present
Senior Associate at Gonzalez & Associates, P.C 2007–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Alabama Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004
University of Montevallo Political Science/History BA 1999

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Attorney Member Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys 2012–present
Alumni Gwinnettt Neighborhood Leadership Institute 2010–2011

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 3
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
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4 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Immigration Light of the World 2012
Immigration www.jamaicans.com 2012

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Family Immigration Law Legally Speaking talk show 2013
Chair (Family Immigration) Family Immigration Continuing Legal Education 2013
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