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Luz Tijerina - Garduño, Esq.

Luz Tijerina - Garduño, Esq.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Immigration and Criminal Defense Attorney

  • Education

    • CSU Dominguez Hills

      2005 - 2009
      B.A. Double Major: Political Science & Psychology

      Activities and Societies: The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Kappa Phi, The National Society of Psychology (PsiChi), Delegate at the Western Collegiate Model United Nations (WestMUN). Magna Cum Laude.Honors in the major - Political Science and Psychology.Political Science: Outstanding Graduating Student Award.IRB Approved Research: “Society, Gender, and the Sexual Double Standard” (2008)

    • Whittier Law School

      2009 - 2013
      J.D. International Law

      Activities and Societies: ACLU Campus Club of Whittier Law School, Animal Legal Defense Foundation, Environmental Law Society, Public Interest Law Foundation. • Dean's Merit Scholarship• Dean's List• Honor Roll• CALI Award (Highest Grade) for Business Associations - Fall '11• CALI Award (Highest Grade) for Wills & Trusts - Spring '13• CALI Award (Highest Grade) for Legal Comparative Systems - Spring '13• Environmental Law Society, President. 2012-2013• Student Bar Association, 3L Representative. 2012-2013• Animal Legal Defense Fund, 3L Representative. 2012-2013• Public Interest Law Foundation, Internal… Show more • Dean's Merit Scholarship• Dean's List• Honor Roll• CALI Award (Highest Grade) for Business Associations - Fall '11• CALI Award (Highest Grade) for Wills & Trusts - Spring '13• CALI Award (Highest Grade) for Legal Comparative Systems - Spring '13• Environmental Law Society, President. 2012-2013• Student Bar Association, 3L Representative. 2012-2013• Animal Legal Defense Fund, 3L Representative. 2012-2013• Public Interest Law Foundation, Internal Committee Chair. 2011-2012• ACLU Campus Club of Whittier Law School, Treasurer. Spring '12 Show less

    • Universidad de Cantabria

      2012 - 2012
      Law

      • Participated in classes that introduced us to the Spanish Law, including but not limited to the Spanish Constitution, the civil law system, Spanish family law, and the Spanish language for lawyers.

    • Universitat de Barcelona

      2012 - 2012
      International Sexual Orientation Law and Policy Issues

      • Participated in classes that deal with LGBT parenting issues, where we focused on issues that LGBT individuals have in regards to parenting both within the United States and internationally.•Assisted in translation during legal tours and court visits.

  • Experience

    • Whittier Law School

      May 2011 - May 2013
      Assistant Serials Librarian

      Maintain the accuracy of all on-line system records in library catalog, assist patrons with research inquiries, and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

    • The Public Law Center

      Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
      Law Student Volunteer

      Conducted bilingual client intake interviews, maintained regular client contact, and quickly answered inquiries. Analyzed police reports, restraining orders, and medical reports. Drafted memoranda evaluating legal issues and case merit in immigration (specifically VAWA and U-visas) and family law matters.

    • Orange County Public Defender

      Jan 2012 - May 2012
      Law Clerk

      Researched legal issues involving evidence, fraud, marijuana possession, and sexual offenses. Drafted memoranda, complaints, motions, and stipulations based on research and analysis. Summarized medical records, prepared trial binders and assisted with voir dire.

    • Superior Court of California, County of Orange

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
      Judicial Extern

      Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda in the areas of Family Law, Truancy, and Criminal Law involving minors. Drafted summaries of cases for Truancy Court. Observed cases in Family, Dependency, Truancy, and Criminal Law. Analyzed merits of cases and discussed with judge. Drafted summaries of cases for minors involved in Truancy court. Assisted in Girl's Court staffing and drafted summaries of Girl's Court participants and assessed merits for participation.

    • Law Offices of Maciel & Ayala

      Sept 2012 - Apr 2013
      Law Clerk

      Immigration and Naturalization Law; Criminal law; Family Law.Draft necessary forms for Adjustment of Status, U-Visa, VAWA, and Deferred Action Petitions. Draft 601 Waiver Requests and U-Visa Certifications. Draft closed case, and update letters to clients.Research of immigration law issues, including but not limited to re-entry permits and returning resident visas.Conduct bilingual over the phone initial interviews with prospective clients to help assess merits of case.Maintain regular client contact in order to obtain further information on cases or to provide with updates on cases. Show less

    • Law offices of Segall

      Nov 2013 - Feb 2014
      Paralegal

      Immigration, Criminal, and Family lawMotions to vacate, Cancellation of Removal, Divorce.

    • Law Office of Fabian Serrato

      Feb 2014 - May 2017
      Associate Attorney

      I represented individuals in removal proceedings, including but not limited to; deportation defense, asylum, waivers of deportation for criminal convictions, and motions to reopen and dismiss proceedings without prejudice. During my practice I also personally worked with clients in the following processes; family based immigration petitions, various waivers for unlawful presence, applications for permission to reapply for admission after deportation or removal (with a high approval rate), Paroles in Place for qualifying family members of individuals in the U.S. Armed Forces, Advance Paroles for DACA and TPS beneficiaries, Removal of Conditions on Legal Permanent Resident Status, U Visa, VAWA, DACA initial petitions and renewals, Naturalization Process, Fiance Visas, Humanitarian Visas.Represented clients in state court for criminal cases including infractions, misdemeanors and felonies. I successfully argued various Serna Motions resulting in case dismissals for my clients (Speedy Trial).Lastly, I also represented clients in family court including dissolutions, child support cases, and restraining orders. Show less

    • The Matian Firm

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Associate Attorney

    • Law Office of Luz Tijerina-Garduno

      Sept 2017 - now
      Attorney At Law

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Luz Tijerina - Garduño, Esq.
      CALI award (Highest Grade) Whittier Law School Wills & Trusts, Spring 2013
    • Awarded to Luz Tijerina - Garduño, Esq.
      CALI award (Highest Grade) Whittier Law School Comparative Legal Systems, Spring 2013
    • Awarded to Luz Tijerina - Garduño, Esq.
      CALI award (Highest Grade) Whittier Law School Business Associations, Fall 2011