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Maria Ramirez-Palafox

Immigration Attorney

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about my firm, the services I provide, and my experience. I work closely with each of my clients at times spending many hours preparing their case and explaining the law. I enjoy getting to know them and their families as we tackle important life challenges and together obtain great results. I believe God has blessed me with the ability to intelligently advice my clients in both English and Spanish while helping them feel comfortable and at ease. It is a great honor to be able to assist those who come to my office in need of help. I look forward to soon working with you and your family as well.

 
     
     
     
     
     

 
Education:
  University of the Pacific    
 
       
 
  McGeorge School of Law J.D. 1998  
 
       
 
  California State University, B.A. 1994  
 
  Sacramento, California    
 
       
 
       
 
Licenses:
  California State Bar Admitted 1999  
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  Nevada State Bar Admitted 1999  
 
       
 
  9th Circuit Court of Appeals Admitted 2005  
 
       
           
 
Professional
       
 
Associations &
       
 
Memberships:
  American Immigration Lawyer's 2007 - Present  
 
  Association (AILA)    
           
      Placer County Bar Association 2005 - Present  
           
      Tahoe Truckee Bar Association 2010 - Present  
           
           
 
Languages:
  English    
           
      Spanish    
           
           
 
Community
       
 
Involvment:
  Radio LUZ 105.5 FM    
      Monthly live broadcast on local Spanish show "La Bodega," providing updated information on immigration laws and answers to live callers' questions.    
           
      PRESENTATIONS    
      "Know Your Rights" - Truckee, CA    
           
      FREE Community Consultations    
      • Truckee Family Resource Center    
      • Truckee Catholic Church    
      • Roseville Health Fair    
      • Sacramento & Gridley "Know Your Rights" Program    
           
      CITIZENSHIP FAIRS    
      • California State University Sacramento    
      • McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento    
           
           
 
Experience:
  Immigration and Nationality 4/2005 - Present  
      Law Attorney,    
      Roseville, California    
           
      Family Law Attorney, 12/2004 - 3/2005  
      Roseville, California    
           
      Military Criminal Law Attorney 9/1999 - 12/2002  
      United States Navy, JAG Corps.    
           
           
 
Publications:
  Identity Theft on the Rise: Will    
      the Real John Does Please Step    
      Forward?    
     
29 McGEORGE L. REV 483-485 (1998)
   
           
           
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