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Scarlett Penelope Leiva

Immigration Attorney at San Francisco, CA

4.6   11 reviews
  • Licensed for 9 years
    State GA
    Acquired 2014
    Status
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Ms. Leiva specializes in representing families in their immigration process. As the daughter of immigrants herself, Ms. Leiva has personal experience dealing with the bureaucracy of the agencies involved in the immigration process both here and abroad. 

Our offices represent clients in family-based petitions, including consular processing and waivers, obtaining legal permanent residency through marriage to US citizen, Fiancé Visas, Fraud Interviews, Provisional Waivers, U-Visas for victims of crime, and assisting clients in applying for naturalization.

We have extensive experience in representing LGBT clients in all immigration filings and representing couples in Second Fraud Interviews before USCIS.

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San Francisco Office
Walnut Creek Office

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Reviews

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Posted by Constanza | October 2, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired 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
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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 progreso de el caso yo la recomiendo atodas las personas que necesiten ayuda professional de un abogado de inmigracion Muchisimas gracias abogada por su ayuda!
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Posted by youssef | July 3, 2016
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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 similar situation.
Posted by Valeria | March 11, 2016
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wonderful lawyer
Scarlett helped my husband and I in the process of my husband's green card. She walked us through the whole process and what to expect. She made it easy thank you for everything Scarlett.
Posted by Aleksandar | November 3, 2015
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RFE response for H-1B application (specialty occupation & required education and experience)
Scarlett and her team did an outstanding job in responding to my RFE, which at the end resulted with an approval. Although, I submitted the petition with another attorney, Scarlett’s team took over the case and dedicated a lot of time and energy researching the business analyst position that I’ve applied to, and prepared appropriate response in timely manner. They are very knowledgeable about the H-1B petition process, and it was a pleasure working with them during the whole preparation period. They were the one who were following up with me, and they always responded on my emails and answer my questions. If you need any consultation for immigration stuff, or H-1B’s and RFE’s in particular, Scarlett is the one to go to! I highly recommend her. Great Job!
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Posted by Gil Mejia | October 23, 2015
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Advance Parole
Scarlett explained to me how advance parole worked. She patiently walked me through the process and help me gather as much evidence as possible. We submitted my case in the middle of September and by the middle of October, my advance parole application was approved. I highly recommend working with Ms. Leiva, her professionalism and dedication reflects on the type of results she delivers. Excellent Immigration Attorney!
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Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2015
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Trusted and professional immigration attorney
Scarlett assisted my husband and I through the process of obtaining a Fiance Visa and US Permanent Resident status. I had many questions throughout the process and often felt anxious when trying to understand the many forms and many steps involved in the process. Scarlett's clear communications and guidance enabled my husband and I to successfully organize the required documents and attend all interviews prepared and confident. I highly recommend Scarlett as an immigration attorney. You can count on her to guide you through the immigration process and make a stressful process into a manageable, less stressful process.
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Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015
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Glad to have her
Scarlett played a role in the entire process of our immigration change of status. She was helpful, and stuck close to our time deadlines that were needed. She helped expedite our case in any way she could, but was also very fair and up front went certain dates could not be made. She was able to ease our anxiety, and that was key to having her on board. At the interview with a USCIS officer, she met us beforehand and helped prepare us for the meeting. She has had a lot of experience with these officers, and knew each one of them individually and made sure we had everything the officer needed when we stepped in the door. I appreciated her knowledge and her recommendations, and I am glad we came across her in our search for an attorney. I would recommend her to anyone going through this process. It can be difficult, and you need someone who is there to take your stress away. That's why we paid for legal counsel, and that is why we were glad to have her.
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Posted by PoloC | July 31, 2015
Professional and Responsive
Scarlett helped me enormously during my visa transfer process. She is responsive, helpful and knowledgable. She's also given me some excellent additional consultation outside of the conventional scope of her work which I'm very grateful for. Thanks Scarlett for going the extra mile!
Posted by anonymous | May 7, 2015
Honest and Professional Immigration Attorney
We came to Scarlett when we were looking for a second opinion after our previous lawyer had messed up our immigration case. From the beginning we felt that Scarlett took our concerns seriously and really wanted to help us. She was always available and responded quickly and thoroughly to all of our questions. She guided us carefully through the entire immigration process and gave us the feeling of being in good hands at last. Unlike other lawyers, Scarlett neither tried to scare us nor did she make any promises she could not keep. Instead, she always appeared to be very professional and honest with us. After our past experiences, we especially appreciated that she would tell us honestly when she was not 100 % sure about something and then researched the issue and followed up with us promptly instead of telling us only what we wanted to hear and then backpedaling later. We would recommend Scarlett and Caudle Immigration without any hesitation to anybody looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable immigration attorney.
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Posted by Zayra | June 16, 2023
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2017 DACA
First meeting “ you have more than other clients, it will be fine” next few months you need Ext….. I requested to be turn in and she didn’t.
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Resume

AVVO RATING 7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Leiva Law
  • 2014 - Present

Education

  • John Marshall (Atlanta)
  • Juris Doctor
  • 2013

Associations

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • 2017 - Present
  • Contra Costa County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • State Bar of Georgia
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2016 - 2016
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2015 - 2015
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - 2014
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • CALI AWARD FOR IMMIGRATION LEGAL CLINIC
  • CALI
  • 2013

Attorney endorsements

Received (12)
Given (11)
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Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | Dec 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | 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."
Immigration Attorney | 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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