Angelica Maria Ayar

Angelica Maria Ayar was born in San Francisco to immigrant parents from Mexico. While Angelica's parents worked double shifts to support her and her family, Angelica was raised by her grandmother, Elena. As a child, Angelica witnessed the difficulties her family experienced as undocumented immigrants including the divorce of her parents. Angelica and her family have decided to become a lawyer and start her own practice. It is her passion and commitment to helping others move forward that is the driving force of her career and her life. 

Our history

Angelica Maria Ayar was born in San Francisco to immigrant parents from Mexico. While her parents worked double shift to keep her and her family, Angelica was raised by her grandmother, Elena. As a child, Angelica witnessed the difficulties her family suffered as undocumented immigrants. She promised to help her community and decided to become a lawyer. Your passion and commitment to helping others is the driving force of your career and life.

About Angelica M. Ayar, ESQ.

Angelica obtained two degrees from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). During her time in Los Angeles, she worked at Virgin America. She also volunteered as a mentor for young Latinas in the low-income neighborhood of East Los Angeles. In 2013, Angelica obtained her degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Angelica was admitted into the State Bar of California that same year. As a law student, Angelica was a member of the Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal and the Race Law Students Association. Angelica was elected as the Internal Vice President of UC Hastings' student government (ASUCH). Due to her love of oral advocacy and direct-client services, Angelica graduated from UC Hastings with a concentration in Civil Litigation.

Angelica clerked at the Law Offices of John L. Burris during her last year of law school. John Burris is well-known for his work in high-profile excessive force cases such as Rodney King, the Oakland Riders, and more recently the Oscar Grant BART shooting. As a clerk, Angelica was part of the staff who provided support for the early stages of litigation in excessive force, personal injury, and employment cases. In this capacity, Angelica reinforced her confidence and honed her skill set in the context of client intake and pre-trial preparation. Angelica still maintains a relationship with the Law Offices of John Burris. The office frequently refers cases to her.

Angelica is currently an active member of San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association and the Queens Bench Bar Association. She is also a member of the Litigation section of the California State Bar and a Pro Bono Attorney at Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, assisting low-income asylum and refugee clients. 

During her free time, Angelica enjoys baking and spending time with her family. 

Details of Angelica M. Ayar, ESQ.

Angelica obtained two degrees from the University of California at Los Angeles. During his time in Los Angeles, he worked at Virgin America. She also volunteered as a mentor for young Latinas in the lower-income neighborhood of East Los Angeles. In 2013, Angelica received her law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. Angelica was admitted to the Bar of the State of California in 2013. As a rights student, Angelica was a member of the Hastings Race and Poverty Law Journal and the La Raza Law Students Association. Angelica was elected as the intern vice president of student government at UC Hastings (ASUCH). Because of her love of oral defense and direct client services, Angelica graduated from UC Hastings with a specialization in Civil Procedural Law.

Angelica worked in the Law Offices of John L. Burris during her senior year of law school. John Burris is known for his work on high profile cases of excessive force by the government and the police, such as Rodney King, the Oakland Riders, and most recently Oscar Grant in BART. Angelica was part of the staff who provided support for the early stages of litigation in cases of excessive force, accidents, and employment cases. In this capacity, Angelica strengthened her confidence and honed her skill set in the context of client income and pre-trial preparation. Angelica still maintains a relationship with the Legal Offices of John Burris. John Burris's office refers cases to Angelica frequently.

Angelica is currently an active member of the San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association and Queens Bench Bar Association. Angelica is a volunteer attorney for the Lawyers' Committee of Civil Rights, helping clients apply and receive asylum and shelter in the United States.