Sylvia is a Criminal Defense and Immigration attorney with a legal career that expands more than 27-years. She believes that no cause is more important than the defense and preservation of our constitutional rights. She began her criminal defense work with the Public Defender’s office where she assisted marginalized communities and under-served populations that were often denied access to justice due to lack of income.

Sylvia has devoted her entire adult life and legal career to public service. She is an advocate for children and families who have been impacted by poverty and supports such organizations as the American Stroke Association; Habitat for Humanity; Share Our Strength (No Child Goes Hungry); and domestic violence and children’s shelters.  She has volunteered hundreds of Pro Bono hours, providing free legal services in Civil/Criminal law; Family Domestic Relations; Veterans Affairs and Immigration matters, including free legal services during the George Floyd protests; the largest racial justice protests in the United States since the Civil Rights Movement.

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