Scarlett Penelope Leiva

Scarlett Penelope Leiva

4.3
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 11 years

Immigration Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration

350 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA

About Scarlett

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10 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 11 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2014

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Leiva Law

350 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA, 94107

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Scarlett Penelope Leiva's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Costly and Traumatic Experience Caused by Their Negligence

Our experience with this firm was awful from start to finish. They mishandled our case, gave us incorrect information, and consistently showed a lack of understanding of even the basic requirements. Their mistakes left us stuck in immigration limbo for almost three years, costing us enormous stress, ...emotional hardship, and tens of thousands of dollars to hire other attorneys to fix the damage they created. What made it even worse is that they never took responsibility for any of their errors. Not once did they acknowledge their mistakes or offer even a basic verbal apology. Instead of being accountable, they dismissed our concerns and left us to deal with the consequences alone. It took two knowledgeable, competent attorneys to correct everything this firm did wrong. The contrast was shocking. Based on what we went through, I strongly advise others to avoid this firm. Our case should never have turned into the nightmare it became because of their negligence and refusal to take responsibility.

Posted by Zayra | July 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disappointed and overwhelmed

2017 Scarlett was hired to process a DACA, originally consult show up with all my documents and told her I was missing certain dates, I was told by her she had help other with less and agreed to hire her and to submit days or moth later get contacted by her assistant requesting those date. Thats wea...r I wasn’t able to come up with those dates and my case went nowhere. 2019 September got ask to pick up my documents and that was my experience, she said one thing after reviewing my paperwork and knowing I had those dates missing. to getting only, hold of her assistant and demanding me to come up with those date otherwise the risk of getting send back was high. Disappointed and overwhelmed that one thing was said and nothing got submitted. ( asked about getting some of my money back that was denied)

Posted by Constanza | October 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney/ Spousal Visa Egyptian

I am currently filing for a spousal visa. She has gone out of her way to help me and give me advice even though I haven't even paid her yet. She is very accommodating and a very good help to have. Based on accessibility to speaking her we will be filing or spousal Visa with her.

Posted by Raymundo | July 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

La Abogada de inmigracion Scarlett Leiva es honesta, atenta y muy profesional yo la recomiendo a mis familiares y amigos

La abogada Leyva me esta ayudando en dos casos uno con mi hermano y el otro con una sobrina menor de edad. desde la primera llamada Telefonica ella ha sido muy atenta y muy servicial es muy facil hacer cita con ella; la comunicacion ha sido de lo mejor y siempre me tiene al tanto de el progres...o de el caso yo la recomiendo atodas las personas que necesiten ayuda professional de un abogado de inmigracion Muchisimas gracias abogada por su ayuda!

Posted by youssef | July 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

great attorney

MS Scarlett help me with my case that was about immigration for my wife to gain her green card and Scarlett did a great job by filling my paper work and fallow the case with immigration office that lead to get my wife and son green card i recommend this lawyer to anyone who has the same case or s...imilar situation.

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Scarlett Penelope Leiva's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Lee

Immigration lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scarlett is an amazing and incredible lawyer who devotes her practice to other immigrants like myself and makes daily relentless effort to change lives and futures. The American Dream is alive and real thanks to attorneys like Scarlett."

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Johanna Torres

Immigration lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elena Denevich

Immigration lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Leiva's reputation is the highest and I confidently endorse this lawyer. She is dedicated to justice and committed to assist people with legal needs."

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Elizabeth Walsh

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barbara Quinn Smith

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Melissa Amster

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Felicia Bunbury

Immigration lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brandy Porter

Unknown lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Urbina-Pabon

Immigration lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Scarlett in law school and in private practice. She is very passionate, intelligent, knowledgeable, innovative, and great to work with. I strongly endorse this attorney."

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Joseph Rosen

Immigration lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I was one of Scarlett's law school professors and also know her as an attorney. She is bright, committee, and competent. She will serve her clients well and provide excellent representation."

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Michelle Rossi

Immigration lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I fully endorse Ms. Leiva for her knowledge and expertise as an Immigration Law attorney. I have referred my own friends to Ms. Leiva for advice, as I fully trust her legal knowledge and judgment. I believe that her work would not only meet but exceed your expectations, should you choose to retain Ms. Leiva."

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Jason McLendon

Immigration lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scarlett is a passionate and zealous advocate who is well versed in the field of Immigration Law. I send clients to her knowing that they will receive the best representation possible."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2013

CALI AWARD FOR IMMIGRATION LEGAL CLINIC, CALI

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Leiva Law

Associations

2017 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2017 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2016 - 2016

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - 2015

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2013

John Marshall (Atlanta)

Juris Doctor

Languages

Spanish

English

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