For Me, The Law Is Personal
I’m Elmer Saravia, the founding attorney of Saravia Law in Arlington, Massachusetts. I focus my practice on immigration, estate planning, family, and business law. Why? Because I care about helping others overcome barriers and achieve their dreams.
The law is personal to me because of my experience as an immigrant making it in the United States. Born in Guatemala, I came to the U.S. as a toddler and have made my home here ever since. I know firsthand the many obstacles, uncertainties and stressors involved in learning and navigating the legal system in order to live a safe and peaceful life. In working with you, it’s my goal to help shoulder those burdens, walking beside you through every stage in the process whether it’s immigration, estate planning, family, or business law.
A Safe Space For Those In The LGBTQ+ Community
Navigating immigration issues is tricky enough. For those in the LGBTQ+ community, finding a lawyer who understands you and the unique challenges you face can be all the more difficult. As a nonbinary individual who uses xe/xer/xers pronouns, I get it. I understand the hurdles you may be facing in all areas of your life. Here, you will find a safe place – a place where you will be heard with empathy and compassion as well as an open mind and open heart.
Elmer Saravia
Biography
El abogado Elmer Saravia es el inmigrante de primera generación y fundador no binario de Saravia Law. Elmer nació en la Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala y emigró a los Estados Unidos a la edad de 2 años con sus padres y hermanos. Elmer obtuvo la residencia legal gracias a los esfuerzos de sus padres y finalmente se convirtió en ciudadano estadounidense a la edad de 15 años.
Elmer obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Azusa Pacific University in Southern California. Xe obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. During law school, xe externed with New Hampshire-based corporations developing xer skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements.
Elmer gained experience in business-based, family-based, and humanitarian immigration matters while working for Boston-based law firms. Elmer has worked on a variety of matters from H-1Bs to Green Cards to Removal Proceedings to Appeals. Elmer has participated in pro bono services such as working with individuals during Citizenship Day, preparing and filing asylum applications, and parole and bond for clients in detention.
Elmer también ha adquirido experiencia asociándose con firmas de abogados para ayudar con sus casos de planificación patrimonial que involucran testamentos, fideicomisos, poderes y poderes de atención médica, y casos familiares que incluyen divorcios, acuerdos prenupciales, custodia de los hijos y tiempo de crianza, manutención de los hijos, cambios de nombre, adopciones y tutelas.
In xer spare time, Elmer is learning karate and Portuguese, tai chi, camping, meditating, traveling, and hanging out with friends and family. Elmer is an advocate of self-love and invests time in learning, understanding, and practicing opening the heart through chakra healing, crystals, and reiki, amongst other teachings.
Education
University of New Hampshire School of Law, Concord, New Hampshire
Juris Doctor – 2018
Azusa Pacific Univer, Azusa, California
2013 – Major: B.S., Biology
2013 – Major: B.A., English
Professional Associations
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association
Pro-Bono Activities
American Immigration Counsel
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese