Atty. Susan Alva

Atty. Susan Alva

Susan Alva is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, admiralty & maritime. Susan has been licensed for 43 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Susan Alva at a glance

Susan Alva is an Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project based in Los Angeles, California. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on citizenship, immigration, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at Western State University (J.D., 1983). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Susan Alva is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, admiralty & maritime
  • Susan has been licensed for 43 years
  • Susan practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Susan Alva's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Alva handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Citizenship & Naturalization

Susan Alva is one of 5,960 citizenship attorneys indexed nationally. Browse citizenship attorneys in California →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Susan Alva is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in California →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Susan Alva is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Susan Alva

Where is Susan Alva's law office located?
Susan Alva's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Susan Alva handle?
Susan Alva focuses on citizenship, immigration, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Susan Alva practiced law?
Susan Alva has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Susan Alva go to law school?
Susan Alva earned their education at (J.D., 1983).
How can I contact Susan Alva for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983

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