Sara Elizabeth Coppin

Attorney Sara E. Coppin has nearly 20 years of experience handling immigration and criminal law matters. For more than 15 years, she has represented clients in family-based immigration, naturalization, and post-conviction relief for non-citizens. She also works with criminal defense attorneys on cases involving the potential immigration consequences of an arrest or conviction.

Through the Law Office of Sara E. Coppin, Sara represents clients in immigration matters and appellate criminal cases. Her experience at the intersection of immigration and criminal law gives her a thorough understanding of how a criminal case can affect a person's immigration status. She takes the time to explain complex legal issues in clear, understandable terms and approaches each case with care and attention to detail.

Sara also handles trial-level criminal matters involving mitigation through her work with Lamano Law Office. She began handling select cases for the firm in 2018 and became Of Counsel in 2026. This work is separate from her practice through the Law Office of Sara E. Coppin.

When representing clients, Sara looks beyond the information contained in a police report or court record. She takes the time to understand each person's background, family circumstances, employment history, personal challenges, and the circumstances surrounding the case. This allows her to present the court with a fuller picture of the individual and the factors that may have contributed to the situation.

Sara earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and her law degree from the University of California, San Francisco. Outside of her legal practice, she enjoys spending time with her family, caring for her horse, and spending time outdoors.