Safiya Webber Byars
also known as Safiya, Byars
About Safiya
Biography
Attorney Safiya Byars is a native of Kingston, Jamaica. As the managing partner of the Byars Firm she oversees the Firm's immigration, family law, and estate planning practice. Prior to creating the Byars Firm Ms. Byars worked as a senior associate with law firms in Alabama and Georgia. Now with her own practice, Ms. Byars strives to provide her clients with a personable experience. Ms. Byars is diligent with her work and she strives on providing her clients with the best legal representation while educating her clients on the best strategies to win their case.
Attorney Byars entered the United States as an international student to attend college where she was the first international student. Ms. Byars has successfully made the transition from a temporary student visa to permanent immigration status. Ms. Byars now uses her extensive expertise to assist her clients with their immigration, family, and estate planning needs. Ms. Byars currently serves as the chair of the family immigration continuing legal education program and the vice-chair of the immigration law section of the State Bar of Georgia.
In addition to her practice Ms. Byars routinely hosts legal workshop on legal topics that are beneficial to Atlanta immigrant community. While at the University of Alabama School of Law Ms. Byars followed her passion for community outreach by providing pro bono legal services and volunteer community service to the residents of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. At graduation Ms. Byars was presented with the Dean's Community Service Award and the Order of the Samaritan Award. Ms. Byars is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Montevallo.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Never
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 20 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Byars Firm, Inc. Office Phone: 470-519-1237
3017 Bolling Way, NE, Atlanta, GA, 30305
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Safiya Webber Byars's Reviews
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Posted by Peter | May 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Immigration
Best immigration lawyer in Atlanta Georgia I would recommend anyone if you have any immigration matters this lawyer is the best
Posted by anonymous | May 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Immigration Related
Safiya was such an amazing lawyer. She was very attentive and a hope giver. Safiya being organized helped the process be less stressful.
Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Best lawyer
Safiya Webber is the most thorough and prepared lawyer I've ever met. She is the complete package. Did not disappoint
Posted by Yana | April 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
An Advocate During My Citizenship Journey
From start to finish, the Byars Law Firm was a great advocate to work with. My first phone call was taken a very responsive and professional staff. Every step was well laid out, expectations set and I knew what course of action was.going to be taken. All meetings were timely, with reminders sent ahe...
Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Immigration attorney
An excellent immigration attorney worked on case with outmost professionalism, integrity and care.
Safiya Webber Byars's Lawyer Endorsements
"Safiya is an very knowledgeable, compassionate, and experienced lawyer. She put her all into each and every client and delivers to them honesty and the highest quality legal assistance possible. I highly endorse Safiya."
"Mrs. Byars is well versed in immigration law. She is dedicated advocate for her clients. I stronly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is professional and gracious. She takes the time to share her knowledge and educate in this area which is rare in an attorney."
"Safiya is a passionate advocate for her Immigration clients. She is also very involved with, and well-respected in the community. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I is with my pleasure to endorse Mrs. Byars. Sofiya is a great attorney, kind, and knowledgeable. Sofia worked during summer in my office while attending Alabama Law University. Sofia comes with my highest recommendation."
"Safiya is a thoughtful, dedicated advocate with a great wealth of experience."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Immigration Lawyer of the Year (USA), Lawyer Monthly
2017
Legal Elite for 2017, Georgia Business Trend
2017
Leadership Academy, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers
2011
Graduate, Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Founder & Managing Partner, The Byars Firm, Inc.
2007 - 2010
Senior Associate, Gonzalez & Associates, P.C
2005 - 2007
Associate, Geerdes & Kim, LLC
2002 - 2005
Immigration Law Clerk, Law Office of Yvonne Hall Jones
Associations
2021 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Georgia Association for Women LawyersMember
2013 - Present
Family Immigration CLE ProgramChair
2013 - 2022
State Bar of Georgia (Immigration Section)Chair
2010 - 2011
Gwinnettt Neighborhood Leadership InstituteAlumni
Sample of Legal Cases
Approved permanent resident.
Education
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA
Speaking Engagements
2016
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
Chair (Family Immigration Law)
2014
Chair (Family Immigration)
2013
2013
2012
Co-Chair, Family Immigration
2011
Women in the Legal Profession
2008
Working in Public Interest, "Immigration Panel"
2006
Model Mentoring Program
Publications
2015
2015
2015
2012
2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can I get deported with an approved I-130 over a traffic violation ?
09 May 2019
Can immigration hold on to any application for as long as it takes ?
10 Dec 2017
Coule I sue my exhusband for lying/hiding income and marital property?His bestfriend quitclaimed to one another in contested cas
06 Jul 2017