About Saravia Law

Attorney Elmaya Saravia (formerly Elmer Saravia) (she/her or xe/xer) is the first-generation immigrant and trans woman founder of Saravia Law. Elmaya was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala and immigrated to the United States at the age of 2 with her parents and siblings. Elmaya obtained legal residence through the efforts of her parents and eventually became a US citizen at the age of 15.

Elmaya obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Azusa Pacific University in Southern California. She obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. Elmaya brings over six years of legal experience representing individuals and families in immigration, family law, and estate planning matters. Her immigration practice focuses on family-based and humanitarian immigration, including family petitions, green card applications, asylum, removal proceedings, waivers, and other forms of immigration relief. Her family law practice focuses on divorce, prenuptial agreements, child custody and parenting time, child support, name changes, stepparent adoptions, and guardianships. Elmaya also assists individuals and families with estate planning, including the preparation of wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare proxies.

In her spare time, Elmaya is spending time with her bunny, Oscar, watching re-runs of Game of Thrones or Desperate Housewives, or exploring new movies and shows. While not listening to Wicked or Taylor Swift, Elmaya is off exploring the world, learning Portuguese or Arabic, or attempting to read for pleasure. Elmaya actively pursues her spiritual growth through retreats, meditation, and simply just being thankful in the present moment.

Jason is an Associate Attorney at Saravia Law specializing in family- and humanitarian-based immigration law, whose practice primarily involves green cards, naturalization, affirmative asylum, detention bond release, reentry-bar waivers, and removal defense representation.

Jason's interest in immigration began in Hawaii, where he assisted Marshallese communities affected by the ongoing Micronesian migrant crisis. In this role, he often served as an interpreter for immigration attorneys, helping counsel migrants about their rights under the Compact of Free Association, their pathways to naturalization, and the benefits available to them as noncitizens. This experience inspired him to pursue a career helping people navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system.

In law school, Jason served as a Court Service Center Intern at the Fenton Judicial Center in Lawrence, Massachusetts, assisting self-represented litigants in the family and probate, housing, district, and juvenile courts. He also worked under a Boston-based trademark attorney, preparing clearance reports, office action responses, notices of opposition, and other matters before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Jason earned his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School, with a concentration in Intellectual Property Law and a focus in Immigration Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Utah Valley University, with minors in Political Science and Constitutional Studies. He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, represents clients before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Outside the office, Jason enjoys running, playing hockey, watching documentaries, eating spicy food, and spending time with his wife and two dogs.

Nick Dawson is a lifelong resident of Massachusetts and, at Saravia Law, the associate attorney responsible for Family Law cases. He was born in Boston, raised on the North Shore, and spent almost a decade in Western Massachusetts.

Nick obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School. As a graduate student, Nick researched judicial behavior and the politics of constitutional and legal interpretation. As a law student, Nick won several awards for both oral advocacy and legal writing and presented oral arguments before a panel of the Appeals Court. Nick worked both summers in law school at the Dedham District Court, first as a judicial intern and then as manager of the judicial interns.

As a family law attorney, Nick focuses on guiding people through an emotional process as well as a legal one. He takes a trauma-informed approach to managing family law cases and aims to negotiate an agreement that is fair and reasonable for everyone involved.

In his free time Nick enjoys language games and puzzles, music, and being bossed around by his nephews.

Oscar is the beloved President of Saravia Law. As the firm's most distinguished (and fluffiest) executive, Oscar takes his leadership responsibilities very seriously. Known for his stern demeanor, high expectations, and no-nonsense management style, Oscar oversees daily operations, maintains office discipline, and ensures the entire team stays on task. He may not have a law degree, but his authority is unquestionable, and his disapproving stare is often more effective than a formal performance review.

When he's not supervising the staff, Oscar enjoys his well-deserved breaks, delicious snacks, and reminding everyone that respect is earned, not given.