Overview
Practice Areas
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95% Immigration
12 years
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5% Family
12 years
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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Languages Spoken
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Immigration client,
2009-06-24
over 2 years ago.
Client Review:
Very knowledgeable, took the time to explain the process and all the possible outcomes and explained the law to me.
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Mrs. Martinez has a thorough understanding of immigration law. She is a bright and highly-detailed attorney. I...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Isaul Verdin
, Dallas (TX), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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12 years since Silvia Iris Martinez was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1999 |
11/09/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Founder at
Law Office of Silvia Martinez
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2008–present
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Staff Attorney at
San Pedro Community Legal Services
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2000–2008
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Univ of California at Los Angeles |
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undergraduate |
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| Loyola Law School |
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law |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Hon. Benjamin Aranda III Outstanding Public Service Award |
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Immigration Law Section |
2009 |
| Grace & Porter Lines Scholarship |
Benchmark Institute |
2004 |
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
American Immigration Lawyers Association (California Chapter) |
2008-present
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| Member |
Los Angeles County Bar Association |
2008-present
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| Lobby Day Liason |
AILA |
2009-2010
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See all 3 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 9
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55 |
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Best Answers |
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18 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Immigration Law for Benefits Advocates |
Benchmark Institute Public Benefits Overview |
2009 |
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