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About Kara
Biography
From the time she was born, Kara has lived in four different countries- the United States, Spain, Argentina and Israel- and in seven different cities: Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Santa Barbara, San Diego, San Francisco, Tucson, and Jerusalem. By experiencing different environments around the world, she developed a strong desire to use the law as a tool to help minorities, immigrants, and other disadvantaged groups of people with diverse socio-economic backgrounds within the United States.
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Licensed in Arizona for 7 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Kara Rachel Lavy
200 Park Avenue, Suite 1700, New York, NY, 10166
Law Offices of Kara Rachel Lavy
4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Posted by dave | March 23, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional License
Kara will keep fighting for you even the odds is against you. Justice will prevail if Kara is on your side. Kara will do a lot of pre-court preparation and well research on the case. That kind of services will increase your odds of winning the case. I am one of her client and thanks for Kara's ef...
Kara Rachel Lavy's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ms. Lavy's number one priority is to protect her clients' best interests and to provide highly knowledgeable, experienced and aggressive representation on their behalf. A highly recommended immigration lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kara is a great legal mind that is truly dedicated to getting her clients the very best possible outcomes. I endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
"I have known Kara to be a bright and compassionate attorney. She utilizes her experience in both criminal and immigration law to provide diligent representation for her clients, and it is my pleasure to endorse her."
"Not only do I endorse this lawyer, but I also give them five stars for their tremendous work with the community."
"Ms. Weisman is known for her compassion and hard work as an attorney. I have had the pleasure of collaborating on a few cases with her, and admired how she was a zealous advocate for every client. She is on the top of my list for both criminal and immigration referrals."
"Kara is devoted to her clients and will defend your interests with great energy. I worked with her at the District Attorney's Office in San Francisco. She is bilingual, a strong writer and a forceful advocate. I would urge you to consider retaining her for your matter. She will treat it as if it is the only matter that she is handling. She is experienced and smart, and you would do well by choosing her."
"I personally know Kara and saw her work. She is an exceptional attorney and I fully endorse her. Her attention to details, commitment to clients and passion to the legal profession is extraordinary."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Dean's Honors List, California Western School of Law
2006
Creative Problem Solving Scholarship, California Western School of Law
2005
Dean's Honors List, UC Santa Barbara
2005
City Club Cash Award, Santa Barbara City Club
2005
Phi Beta Kappa, UC Santa Barbara
2003
Robert E. Wilson Memorial Prize, UC Santa Barbara
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
Criminal Defense Attorney, Criminal Conflict Program of Contra Costa
2012 - 2012
Immigration Attorney, Law Office Of Robert B. Jobe
2010 - 2012
Deputy District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney
2008 - 2010
Government Attorney, San Mateo Superior Court
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Qualcomm, Inc.
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk, Allende & Brea
Associations
2014 - Present
18 B Panel of ManhattanAttorney
2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2012 - Present
California Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. S.M. (Robbery)
Dismissed 3 counts, reduced 1 count to misdo attempted grand larceny, 9 mos in city jail
People v. A.B. (Child Sexual Act)
No jail, 10 years probation.
People v. T.G. (Immigration/Drug Possession)
Dismissed felony drug count, pled to misdo accessory after the fact, which has no immigration consequences, no jail, 3 years informal probation.
Fenner v. R.W. (Domestic Violence)
Case dismissed
People v. J.M. (Immigration/Aggravated/First Degree Assault)
Pled to charge of misdo battery with no jail or probation
Education
2008
California Western School of Law
Juris Doctor
2005
University of California - Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2003
University of Barcelona
Hispanic Studies
Speaking Engagements
2012
San Francisco State University- City College Class
The Cross Section Between Immigration and Family Law
2011
Overseas Prosecutorial Development and Training ("OPDAT")
Trial Advocacy course for Mexican federal prosecutors, police, and experts
2010
Administrative Office of Courts
Your Guide to Small Claims Court
2009
NPR: Your Legal Rights
Guest Legal Expert
Publications
2007
Currents: International Trade Law Journal
The Euro-American Court of Arbitration: Can It Compete in the Large Market of International Commercial Arbitration?
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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Q&A
I want to reduce my sentence from 365 to 364 as a misdemeanor
10 Jan 2015
Q&A
I took a plea from DV to Disturbing the peace M415PC . Now Question , if i apply for a job will this charge come in the way .
03 Jan 2015
Q&A
Quiero limpiar mi récord criminal y quiero saber cuanto me saldria por limpiarlo
28 Dec 2014