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Sara Silvia Taylor
also known as Sara Silvia Rosell
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Biography
Sara Silvia Taylor is a specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, certified by The State Bar of California. She has her own law practice in Downtown Oakland focusing on deportation and removal defense, family-based immigration cases, naturalization, asylum claims, U Nonimmigrant visas, DACAs, immigration appeals, complex criminal matters, and more. She graduated from New York University School of Law, where she was a part of the Immigrant Rights Clinic, and obtained her bachelor's degree in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley. Ms. Taylor has advocated for immigrants' rights since 2006 and has successfully defended clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Citizenship & Naturalization Services, Administrative Appeals Office, Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. District Court of Northern California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is the daughter of South American immigrants and a native Spanish-speaker.
Video: At the Ninth Circuit, Ms. Taylor argued successfully for an asylum applicant found not credible due to return trips that occurred prior to the applicant's final decision to flee. Bishnu Subedi Sharma v. Lynch, No. 13-71501, 2016 U.S. LEXIS 6294 (9th Cir. Apr. 6, 2016).
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
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Sara Silvia Taylor's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer because she is well-versed in the complex laws of immigration. I've referred cases to her and have had thoughtful discussions regarding strategy and possible outcomes. Not only is Sara a skilled advocate, but she truly cares about her clients and will go above and beyond to achieve the best results in their cases."
"I endorse Sara because she is highly knowledgeable in the field of immigration and nationality law. I have personally consulted with her on various issues regarding family based and deportation defense matters, including appeals. She is highly experienced and has worked on various complex matters before USCIS and the Immigration Court. She is a very compassionate individual and cares about the well-being of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer because I have personally worked with her on several immigration matters. Sara is a very knowledgeable and compassionate immigration attorney. She goes the extra mile for each client."
"I have personally worked with Sara on several immigration cases and she is without a doubt an excellent attorney. She is skilled, talented and compassionate in this line of work. She always works endlessly to help immigrant families achieve a better future in this country. I endorse her for all your immigration needs."
Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Northern California
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Northern California
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Northern California
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Northern California
2019
Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers, Northern California
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Immigration Attorney, Owner, Law Office of Sara Silvia Taylor
2015 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Bean + Lloyd, LLP
2014 - 2015
Senior Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Fellom & Solorio
2014 - 2014
Volunteer Attorney, Bay Area Legal Aid
2014 - 2014
Volunteer Attorney, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
2014 - 2014
Volunteer/Contract Attorney, Social Justice Collaborative
2014 - 2014
Contract Attorney, McVey Mullery & Dulberg
2014 - 2014
Contract Attorney, Law Office of Thipphavone Ark
2012 - 2013
Law Fellow/Law Clerk, Immigration Center For Women and Children
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Bay Area Legal Aid
2010 - 2011
Clinical Intern, Immigrant Rights Clinic, Washington Square Legal Services
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Family Violence Law Center
2009 - 2010
Volunteer Court Observer, Immigration Court Observation Project, National Lawyers Guild
2008 - 2009
Volunteer Caseworker, International Institute of the Bay Area, Oakland
2008 - 2008
Volunteer, East Bay Sanctuary Covenant
2007 - 2008
Tutor/Volunteer Project Assistant, Berkeley Technology Academy
2007 - 2007
Volunteer, Centro Legal De La Raza
2007 - 2007
Data Analyst, Applied Research Center
2006 - 2006
Volunteer VAWA Program Intern, Access Immigration Services
Associations
2019 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember, Immigration Section
2014 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California Chapter)Member
2013 - Present
California Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2019
American Immigration Lawyers Association (Northern California chapter)Advisory Council Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Subedi Sharma v. Lynch, No. 13-71501, 2016 U.S. LEXIS 6294 (9th Cir. Apr. 6, 2016)
Successful (Remanded To Board of Immigration Appeals)
Education
2012
New York Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Univ of California Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Hot Topics in Immigration Law
Family & Removal Hot Topics
Languages
Spanish
English