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My practice is devoted to immigration law, and to uniting families and keeping them united.. I am first generation Mexican American. My parents were both born in Michoacán, Mexico and came to the United States in the early 1970’s. They were beneficiaries of our immigration laws. They are two of the most hard-working individuals I know. They taught me to work hard, help others, and most of all, to be humble.. I obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Justice from Central Washington University, and subsequently obtained a Juris Doctor from the Univeristy of Idaho - College of Law.  I have been practicing immigration law since 2010.

I graduated from the University of Vermont with a concentration in Environmental Racism. Upon graduating college, I travelled across the country to Colorado and attended the Sturm College of Law at the University of Denver. I was a member of the Water Law Review, Earthjustice Law Clinic and the Native American Law Students Association. My 18 year experience has impresssed upon me the need for equal access to justice and the last 14 years I have practiced solely in Criminal and Immigration Defense. I have represented clients from 52 countries across the world. I moved during the pandemic to Washington where I work with Shane Crager and our amazing staff at the Clearwater Law Group in the Tri-Cities area.

Born in the former Soviet Union in what is now Kazakhstan, a nation in Central Asia that gained its independence in 1991, Aliya knew from an early age what she wanted to do and her passion led her to the legal profession. She attended Eurasian National University in Astana, the capital and business center of Kazakhstan, where she received a Law Degree in International Law. Upon graduation, Aliya decided to further her education in the United States. Through a series of highly competitive tests, she became a candidate and eventual recipient of the prestigious Bolashak International Scholarship, which is awarded only to the best students in Kazakhstan. This afforded Aliya the opportunity to earn her Masters of Law degree (L.L.M.) from University of California - Davis.. As an immigrant herself, Aliya has firsthand experience with immigration and truly understands the stress and frustration that comes with the process, which can oftentimes be circuitous, confusing and prolonged as the landscape of immigration law constantly changes. Aliya understands these unique challenges and sympathizes with the struggles of immigrants and their families. It is with compassion, courage and commitment that Aliya has dedicated herself to assisting immigrants and non-US citizens as they navigate through the immigration process.. Aliya is fluent in both Russian and Kazakh languages.  She is a member of the California State Bar and an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).