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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.

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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.

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Elmer Saravia

O advogado Elmer Saravia é o imigrante de primeira geração e fundador não binário da Saravia Law. Elmer nasceu na Cidade da Guatemala, Guatemala, e imigrou para os Estados Unidos aos 2 anos de idade com seus pais e irmãos. Elmer obteve residência legal através dos esforços de seus pais e acabou se tornando cidadão americano aos 15 anos.

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 também ganhou experiência em parceria com escritórios de advocacia para ajudar em seus casos de planejamento patrimonial envolvendo testamentos, trustes, procurações e procurações de saúde, e casos familiares, incluindo divórcios, acordos pré-nupciais, custódia dos filhos e tempo de paternidade, pensão alimentícia, mudanças de nome, adoções e tutela.

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.

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

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member

Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association

American Immigration Counsel

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Biografia de Christopher Riccardi

Christopher Riccardi trabalha como Case Manager na Saravia Law, onde sua dedicação e paixão por aprender contribuem para o sucesso do escritório. Com uma formação educacional diversificada e uma paixão por idiomas e culturas, Christopher traz uma perspectiva única para sua função.

Christopher cursou o ensino superior no Wentworth Institute of Technology, estabelecendo as bases para suas habilidades analíticas e de resolução de problemas. Além de sua formação técnica, Christopher mergulhou no estudo da língua árabe no Emmanuel College, refletindo seu compromisso com a proficiência linguística e a comunicação intercultural.

Impulsionado por um profundo apreço por diversas culturas, Christopher tem paixão por viajar. As suas experiências em primeira mão enriqueceram a sua compreensão cultural, mas também o posicionaram como um recurso valioso no tratamento de casos interculturais.

Além de suas responsabilidades profissionais, Christopher é um aprendiz ao longo da vida, com grande interesse por idiomas. Atualmente ampliando suas habilidades linguísticas, dedica-se a dominar o coreano e o espanhol nas horas vagas. Este compromisso reflete a sua crença na importância da comunicação e conexão eficazes a nível pessoal.

Christopher gosta de abraçar o poder da natureza através de caminhadas e ultrapassar seus limites físicos. Simultaneamente, ele acompanha o cenário em constante evolução das tendências tecnológicas e de privacidade.

Elmaya Saravia Bio

Attorney Elmaya Saravia (formerly Elmer Saravia) is the first-generation immigrant and non-binary founder of Saravia Law. Elmaya was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala and immigrated to the United States at the age of 2 with xer parents and siblings. Elmaya obtained legal residence through the efforts of xer 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. Xe obtained xer Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. During xer time with the consumer clinic at UNH, Elmaya gained experience in client relations, document review, legal pleadings preparation, and court litigation. Xe externed with New Hampshire-based corporations developing xer skills in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, and Elmaya gained experience in business-based, family-based, and humanitarian immigration matters while working for Boston-based law firms. Elmaya has worked on a variety of matters from H-1Bs to Green Cards to Removal Proceedings to Appeals. Elmaya 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.

Elmaya has also gained experience partnering with law firms to assist with their estate planning cases involving wills, trusts, power of attorneys, and healthcare proxies, and family cases including divorces, prenuptial agreements, child custody and parenting time, child support, name changes, adoptions, and guardianship.

In xer spare time, Elmaya is learning Portuguese and Arabic, tai chi, meditating, traveling, hiking, and hanging out with friends and family. Elmaya 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.

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