Delia Salvatierra
Delia was born and raised in the Mission District in San Francisco, CA. She received her Bachelor's degree from U.C. Berkeley and a Master's degree from UCLA. In 2000, she moved just next door to attend law school at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in Tempe. Although Delia loves Arizona, her heart lives in the Bay Area along the Point Reyes coastline where sea, land and sky meet.
Delia is a highly respected attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializing in immigration and criminal defense law. With over 16 years of experience, Delia has built a reputation for her dedication and expertise in navigating complex legal challenges.
In 2010, Delia incorporated criminal law into her practice, after Arizona became ground zero for anti-immigrant legislation and an overly zealous sheriff's department illegally enforced federal immigration laws. She represented non-citizens in both criminal and immigration cases to prevent non-citizens from being removed from the United States. Delia expanded her areas of practice on behalf of non-citizens primarily because she found that non-citizens with U.S. Citizen children are often overlooked. Delia believes that immigration laws and policies should always take into consideration the effect on American children, as they are part of the future of the country.
At Salvatierra Law Group, PLLC, Delia is known for her compassionate approach and relentless advocacy for her clients. Her commitment to give sound legal advice and achieve positive outcomes has earned her numerous accolades and heartfelt testimonials from her clients. Delia's passion for immigration law is deeply personal, as she strives to help individuals and families find security and peace of mind in the United States.
Outside of her legal practice, Delia enjoys spending time with her family and exploring new restaurants in Phoenix. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, connecting her with a diverse range of clients and communities. Currently, she is a member of the school advisory board at the St. Thomas the Apostle School in Phoenix, Arizona as well as a board member of the non-profit organization, Neighborhood Ministries. Her work at Neighborhood Ministries focuses on providing immigration non-profit legal services in Phoenix, which stems from one of Delia's long-term professional goals to create and expand affordable quality immigration services.
Delia is married and has two children. She enjoys playing badminton with her family, interior design, and very much enjoys watching organizational videos and implementing those techniques at home and work.
Education:
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University of California, Berkeley, B.A. 1996
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University of California, Los Angeles, M.A. 2000
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Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Tempe, Arizona, J.D. 2008
Admitted to Practice:
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State Bar of Arizona
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U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
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U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Languages:
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English
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Spanish
Additional Experience:
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Member, State of Arizona, 2008-Present
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Member, American Immigration Lawyer's Association, AILA 2008-Present
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Chair, State Bar of Arizona, Immigration Section
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Chair, American Immigration Lawyer's Association, Arizona Chapter
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Board Member, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association
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Board Member, School Advisory Board, St. Thomas the Apostle School
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Board Member, Neighborhood Ministries, Phoenix, Arizona, 2024
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Radio Show Host, Informate Arizona, Public Service Broadcasting on Spanish-speaking Radio, 2010-2020.
Recommendations
- I would recommend Salvatierra law group to anybody that is looking for someone that will go that extra mile to have the best outcomes with any imagration issues. Thank u so much Delia for everything that u have done for me and my family . Thank God for salvatierra law for having u on my side when...
- She is absolutely the best!!!! She help me out on getting my DACA back even after many other lawyers around the valley told me it was impossible to get it back !! I'm so grateful for meeting her! Definitely gave me hope to continue achieving my goals even after some bumpy mistakes! Thank you 🙏
- We are extremely happy with your services,all the staff was amazingly professional during our case,I highly recommend this law office,thank you so much for everything,God Bless you all !
- Geart team everybody in the office is very knowledgeable and always returns calls and questions. We had our case denied the 1st time and she fought for us and resubmit application. The process is clear and consistent from day 1 she's very clear into what she can and cannot help with won't take yo...
- Delia Salvatierra is an amazing and dedicated lawyer, she invest time in listening to her clients and working with them . She is enthusiastic in her approach and she knows her job well.I was also fortunate to work with Mr. Gaxiola who have been extremely patient and understanding. They are the best.
- I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Salvatierra Law Group. We have worked with Delia and her team over the last 8 years on multiple immigration matters that included many of our family members. Each case was very complex and unique. They have always responded timely and in some cases extremely fast. The out...
- I want to include that overall I love the service that was provided to me since the very first day I started my process of DACA. Delia has always been so welcoming and show how much she cares. Thank you! Even though at times I felt like I was asking too many questions Hellen always made sure she...
- I had the utmost positive experience with Delia and Paul. They were extremely prompt on my case and communication as well. They were extremely honest but helpful in every way possible. I am so happy with the outcome and how everything was handled! They are definitely the best attorneys you will f...
- I can say without question that Delia and her team at Salvatierra Law are committed to getting the best possible outcome for their clients. I had never heard of or seen an immigration attorney in Arizona or anywhere else that is well manage and focused on providing a great client experience as th...
- First thing I have to say, Delia did an excellent job, in some point I got frustrated because my case was not moving but Delia took the time to explain that a lot cases was not moving during the beginning of the pandemic, Now thanks to her I got my green card approved, she definitely dedicated ti...
- Delia Salvatierra is an amazing lawyer. After seeing a few other lawyers prior to her we were always left with disappointment. She was the only one that truly gave our family hope. After 14 years we looked for a lawyer that can help with AOS since my wife is a U.S citizen and Im not. All the prev...