High Quality Immigration Legal Representation
(831) 757-4615
The immigration process is stressful and frustrating. Put my experience to work for you. I promise to do the following:
1. Charge a reasonable fee for quality private legal representation.
2. Explain all your options.
3. Give you realistic timelines and expectations.
4. Keep you informed throughout your case.
5. Work hard to help you meet your immigration goals.
6. Accept a limited amount of cases so that I can provide you superior personal service and attention.
Law Office of Magnolia Zarraga 831-757-4615
Las leyes de inmigración son complejas. Si usted o algún ser querido tiene alguna pregunta sobre un asunto de inmigración llame a la Abogada Magnolia Zarraga. La Abogada le dará un punto de vista objetivo, honesto y realista sobre su problema migratorio.
Cada caso es diferente. Las leyes de inmigración son estrictas y rígidas, por eso es que debemos continuar la lucha para una reforma migratoria. La Abogada de Inmigracion Magnolia Zarraga conoce las leyes y le podrá explicar como aplican a su caso. La abogada asegurará que solo se solicite un beneficio si usted califica. No ponga en riesgo su caso, su vida, o el bienestar de su familia. Consulte con la Abogada Magnolia para conocer sus derechos y sus opciones.
Llame hoy y haga una cita con la Abogada Magnolia Zarraga.
Cada caso es diferente. Las leyes de inmigración son estrictas y rígidas, por eso es que debemos continuar la lucha para una reforma migratoria. La Abogada de Inmigracion Magnolia Zarraga conoce las leyes y le podrá explicar como aplican a su caso. La abogada asegurará que solo se solicite un beneficio si usted califica. No ponga en riesgo su caso, su vida, o el bienestar de su familia. Consulte con la Abogada Magnolia para conocer sus derechos y sus opciones.
Llame hoy y haga una cita con la Abogada Magnolia Zarraga.
Immigration Attorney
Magnolia Zarraga
Thank you for visiting my webpage. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I am a proud Central Coast Native Immigration Attorney. I was born and raised in Salinas California. I am fluently bilingual in English and Spanish. Oprima aqui para Español
My grandfather, Juan, worked as a bracero and came back and forth between Mexico and the US to work in the fields. My grandfather & grandmother, Carolina, eventually brought my mother, Margarita to the US along with her 12 brothers and sisters. My father, Carlos from a large family of 12 also came to the US as an immigrant seeking a better life. My parents married and moved to Salinas California.
My parents worked hard like so many immigrants, they worked in the celery, broccoli, strawberry fields, and nurseries (florerias), but they also took English classes at night. This is something that I know was very hard for them, after a long day working in the fields the last thing they probably wanted to do was study English. But they made the sacrifice because they knew that would give them an opportunity to get out of the back breaking ag work. I remember my mom taking me to work with her many times. My parents struggled like so many other immigrants but with their dedication and sacrifice they managed to learn English, and get the skills they needed to get out of the fields. My parents accomplished their American Dream, they are now proud US Citizens. My father was a successful local business owner, and my mother was an analyst for Monterey County. I am honored that they both have decided to retire from their respective jobs to come work with me at my immigration law office in Salinas.
A very strong memory I have is of my mom volunteering with local non-profits, teaching ESL classes to others and helping people fill out citizenship applications and explaining English forms and letters to them. To date, my mother's continued community involvement & her desire to assist others continues to inspire me to do the same.
My sister Christabelle was the first in our family to attend college, she graduated with her B.A. from UC Santa Cruz and she went on to receive her Masters Degree in Social Work from San Jose State University. Wanting to follow my big sister's example I graduated Magna Cum Laude with my B.A. in Social Work from Cal State Monterey Bay and shortly thereafter I obtained my Juris Doctorate from Monterey College of Law.
I work in immigration because what I do has a direct positive effect on the lives of my clients. My success is due to my passion to serve and the values and love for hard work, education, and enduring support my family has instilled in me.
I previously worked as an attorney for other reputable law firms before realizing my dream and opening my own immigration practice in my hometown of Salinas in 2009. Immigration Law Office of Magnolia Zarraga is located at 114 Church St., just steps away from the Salinas Courthouse.
I am a proud mother of a beautiful, loving, intelligent, daughter. My daughter frequently accompanies me when I speak on immigration issues and when I volunteer out in the community. I am lucky to have great assistants, as invested in our clients as I am and as I mentioned my parents are now working at my office too.
Now you know a bit of personal information about me.
If you want a local immigration attorney who is truthful, knowledgeable, dedicated, attentive, and who will work tirelessly to find the solution to your immigration problems, then you have come to the right place. I am a client oriented attorney with a passion for challenge. At my office, every team member is dedicated to our work and our clients. Every client receives personal, professional, and prompt service directly from me at every stage of their case. I can assist you with any type of family-based or humanitarian immigration matter.
If you or a loved one is in need of a local, qualified, and experienced immigration attorney, please call my office today to schedule a consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
My qualifications and experience:
EDUCATION
Special Projects
2015: I volunteered in Dilley Texas to represent detained women and children seeking asylum. I personally assisted them in their reasonable fear and credible fear interviews, explained their rights with regard to bonds, detention & release, ankle shackles, medical care, and the asylum process. I continue to be involved remotely by assisting in translations and in other capacities as needed.
2015: Past ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations & Office of Chief Counsel, AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter Liaison
2015: Past DMV AILA Santa Clara chapter co-liaison
2014: I am part of an awesome group of immigration attorneys and advocates working for comprehensive Immigration Reform and immigrant education and advocacy
2013: I am part of AILA's Military Assistance Program. I have agreed to take on select cases involving military members and their families on a pro-bono basis.
2011: I trained a staff attorney at Legal Services for Seniors to do bankruptcies, the non-profit has since developed a bankruptcy pro-bono clinic for qualifying seniors on the Central Coast.
Bar Memberships/Associations
Click here to see some of my recent successes
My grandfather, Juan, worked as a bracero and came back and forth between Mexico and the US to work in the fields. My grandfather & grandmother, Carolina, eventually brought my mother, Margarita to the US along with her 12 brothers and sisters. My father, Carlos from a large family of 12 also came to the US as an immigrant seeking a better life. My parents married and moved to Salinas California.
My parents worked hard like so many immigrants, they worked in the celery, broccoli, strawberry fields, and nurseries (florerias), but they also took English classes at night. This is something that I know was very hard for them, after a long day working in the fields the last thing they probably wanted to do was study English. But they made the sacrifice because they knew that would give them an opportunity to get out of the back breaking ag work. I remember my mom taking me to work with her many times. My parents struggled like so many other immigrants but with their dedication and sacrifice they managed to learn English, and get the skills they needed to get out of the fields. My parents accomplished their American Dream, they are now proud US Citizens. My father was a successful local business owner, and my mother was an analyst for Monterey County. I am honored that they both have decided to retire from their respective jobs to come work with me at my immigration law office in Salinas.
A very strong memory I have is of my mom volunteering with local non-profits, teaching ESL classes to others and helping people fill out citizenship applications and explaining English forms and letters to them. To date, my mother's continued community involvement & her desire to assist others continues to inspire me to do the same.
My sister Christabelle was the first in our family to attend college, she graduated with her B.A. from UC Santa Cruz and she went on to receive her Masters Degree in Social Work from San Jose State University. Wanting to follow my big sister's example I graduated Magna Cum Laude with my B.A. in Social Work from Cal State Monterey Bay and shortly thereafter I obtained my Juris Doctorate from Monterey College of Law.
I work in immigration because what I do has a direct positive effect on the lives of my clients. My success is due to my passion to serve and the values and love for hard work, education, and enduring support my family has instilled in me.
I previously worked as an attorney for other reputable law firms before realizing my dream and opening my own immigration practice in my hometown of Salinas in 2009. Immigration Law Office of Magnolia Zarraga is located at 114 Church St., just steps away from the Salinas Courthouse.
I am a proud mother of a beautiful, loving, intelligent, daughter. My daughter frequently accompanies me when I speak on immigration issues and when I volunteer out in the community. I am lucky to have great assistants, as invested in our clients as I am and as I mentioned my parents are now working at my office too.
Now you know a bit of personal information about me.
If you want a local immigration attorney who is truthful, knowledgeable, dedicated, attentive, and who will work tirelessly to find the solution to your immigration problems, then you have come to the right place. I am a client oriented attorney with a passion for challenge. At my office, every team member is dedicated to our work and our clients. Every client receives personal, professional, and prompt service directly from me at every stage of their case. I can assist you with any type of family-based or humanitarian immigration matter.
If you or a loved one is in need of a local, qualified, and experienced immigration attorney, please call my office today to schedule a consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
My qualifications and experience:
EDUCATION
- Proud graduate of Alisal High School
- California State University of Monterey Bay, Collaborative Health & Human Services, emphasis in Social Work, Graduated Cum Laude With Distinction
- JD, Monterey College of Law
- Associate Attorney for the Law Office of Michael K. Mehr in Santa Cruz County. (Bankruptcy & Immigration)
- Of Counsel to the Law Office of Clark Miller in Salinas. (Bankruptcy)
- Of Counsel to the Worthington Law Centre. (Bankruptcy & Criminal Defense)
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselor for Women's Crisis Center
Special Projects
2015: I volunteered in Dilley Texas to represent detained women and children seeking asylum. I personally assisted them in their reasonable fear and credible fear interviews, explained their rights with regard to bonds, detention & release, ankle shackles, medical care, and the asylum process. I continue to be involved remotely by assisting in translations and in other capacities as needed.
2015: Past ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations & Office of Chief Counsel, AILA Santa Clara Valley Chapter Liaison
2015: Past DMV AILA Santa Clara chapter co-liaison
2014: I am part of an awesome group of immigration attorneys and advocates working for comprehensive Immigration Reform and immigrant education and advocacy
2013: I am part of AILA's Military Assistance Program. I have agreed to take on select cases involving military members and their families on a pro-bono basis.
2011: I trained a staff attorney at Legal Services for Seniors to do bankruptcies, the non-profit has since developed a bankruptcy pro-bono clinic for qualifying seniors on the Central Coast.
Bar Memberships/Associations
- Member of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Member of the California State Bar
- Member of the Monterey County Bar Association
- Member of American Immigration Lawyer's Association (AILA)
- Member of Santa Clara Chapter of American Immigration Lawyer's Association
- Member of the Northern California Chapter of American Immigration Lawyer's Association
- Member of Monterey County Immigration Lawyers Association
- Member of Santa Cruz County Immigration Lawyers Association
Click here to see some of my recent successes
Recognitions & Awards:
Chosen as the Orgullo Hispano for the January 2014 issue of Paloma Magazine. Read the article here.
Chosen as the Orgullo Hispano for the January 2014 issue of Paloma Magazine. Read the article here.
Paloma Volume 42: January 2014
Magnolia Zarraga: Orgullo Hispano
2014: American Immigration Lawyers Association award for Pro Bono Super Star
2013: American Immigration Lawyers Association award for Pro Bono Super Star
2012: American Immigration Lawyers Association recognition for pro bono service
2012: CA State Assembly recognition award for work with Dreamers/DACA
2002: Team Customer Service Award, Victim Witness Unit Monterey County District Attorney's Office
2002: Special Recognition for dedication and volunteer work with Victims of crime thru Restorative Justice in Monterey County
Esta oficina se enfoca exclusivamente en casos de inmigracion por familia, incluyendo proceso consular, aplicaciones de residencia, perdones, renovaciones de DACA, Visa U, VAWA y ciudadania.
Nuestra oficina NO toma casos de asilo, defensa contra deportacion,
renvaciones de mica o casos de inmigracion por empleo.
2013: American Immigration Lawyers Association award for Pro Bono Super Star
2012: American Immigration Lawyers Association recognition for pro bono service
2012: CA State Assembly recognition award for work with Dreamers/DACA
2002: Team Customer Service Award, Victim Witness Unit Monterey County District Attorney's Office
2002: Special Recognition for dedication and volunteer work with Victims of crime thru Restorative Justice in Monterey County
Esta oficina se enfoca exclusivamente en casos de inmigracion por familia, incluyendo proceso consular, aplicaciones de residencia, perdones, renovaciones de DACA, Visa U, VAWA y ciudadania.
Nuestra oficina NO toma casos de asilo, defensa contra deportacion,
renvaciones de mica o casos de inmigracion por empleo.
Call to schedule a consultation.
(831) 757-4615
Llame para programar una consulta.
Salinas Immigration Attorney
Abogada de Inmigracion
Law Office of Magnolia Zárraga
114 Church St, Salinas, CA 93901
831-757-4615
Email: magnolia@zarragalaw.com
Llame para programar una consulta.
Salinas Immigration Attorney
Abogada de Inmigracion
Law Office of Magnolia Zárraga
114 Church St, Salinas, CA 93901
831-757-4615
Email: magnolia@zarragalaw.com