Law Offices of Vivian N. Szawarc

The Law Offices of Vivian N. Szawarc is an Oakland-based immigration firm with over 30 years of experience and a track record of facilitating approval for more than 100,000 visas. The firm provides comprehensive services including family-based petitions, employment visas, asylum, naturalization, DACA, deportation defense, and criminal representation, with bilingual Spanish-English support available throughout California and remotely nationwide.

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The Law Offices of Vivian N. Szawarc is an immigration law firm based in Oakland, California, with more than thirty years of experience helping clients navigate the U.S. immigration system. Led by immigration attorney Vivian N. Szawarc, the firm has successfully facilitated approval of over 100,000 visas, positioning it as an established resource for individuals and families pursuing immigration benefits.

The firm provides comprehensive immigration legal services spanning family-based petitions, employment visas, asylum and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) claims, naturalization applications, DACA protection for young immigrants, U visa petitions for crime victims, business immigration, deportation defense, and appeals of denied cases. The firm also represents clients facing ICE detentions and handles waiver applications and other specialized immigration matters. In addition to immigration law, the firm offers criminal defense representation, including DUI/DWI defense and representation for individuals with criminal convictions that may affect immigration status.

A central feature of the firm's practice is its bilingual service capacity. The office conducts consultations and provides representation in both Spanish and English, making legal guidance accessible to a diverse client base. Representation is available for clients throughout California and remotely across the United States, with particular focus on the Los Angeles and Oakland areas.

The firm's approach emphasizes personalized attention and comprehensive support. Clients work with a dedicated team consisting of a consultant, paralegal, and attorney, all of whom focus on understanding the client's individual circumstances and goals. According to client testimonials, the firm's staff—including team members such as Betzy Morataya, Nallely Perez, and Eduardo Pérez—is described as professional, knowledgeable, responsive, patient, and attentive to client concerns throughout what are often lengthy and complex processes. The firm describes its role as guiding future Americans through immigration with "pride, passion and experience," and emphasizes that clients receive clear, step-by-step guidance and strong advocacy to maximize their chances of success.

The Law Offices of Vivian N. Szawarc offers a free initial consultation. The firm can be reached at 888-666-8820 to discuss your immigration or related criminal law needs.

Overview compiled from the firm's website