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Ashley Byers is an experienced immigration lawyer who is fluent in Spanish. She has successfully defended clients in immigration courts throughout the United States in cases ranging from custody redeterminations to asylum, withholding of removal, NACARA, registry, cancellation of removal, and waivers. She also represents clients before USCIS in family based immigration, U visas, naturalization, and other immigration strategies. She is passionate about providing tireless advocacy to her clients including victims of domestic violence, child abuse, gender-based violence, and unaccompanied minors.. Ashley obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Middle Eastern and North African Studies with university honors from the University of Michigan. She obtained her JD from Michigan State University College of Law, and was recognized among high achieving students on the Dean’s List upon graduation. In law school, she was named the Julian Samora Research Institute Legal Research and Writing Scholar, focusing her research on the federal regulations protecting dairy workers. She additionally worked as a law clerk for Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan where she served the undocumented and H2A visa migrant farmworker population in the state. Ashley was a member of the American Bar Association's National Appellate Advocacy Competition championship-winning moot court team and served as Editor in Chief for Volume 15 of the Journal of Business and Securities Law.. Ashley is a member of the State Bar of California, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Northern District of California, Eastern District of California, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is active in the Hispanic community in Sonoma County, collaborating with her mother every year to exhibit ofrendas in celebration of Dia de Los Muertos and her Mexican heritage.

MELISSA HARMS started her legal career at Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker before she joined a small immigration firm specializing exclusively in immigration law.  She has advised multinational corporations, large public universities, private research entities, as well as small start-up ventures on a variety of immigration issues.  Additionally, Ms. Harms has represented individuals in family-based permanent residence, naturalization, trader/investor, national interest waiver immigrant visa, and asylum applications.. Ms. Harms has served in a number of leadership positions on the American Immigration Lawyers Association Northern California Executive Board, most recently as the liaison with the California Employment Development Department. Ms. Harms teaches courses through both California State University and the University of California for human resource professionals on immigration law.  Her speaking engagements include the American Immigration Lawyers Association national conferences, the NAFSA: Association of International Educators national and regional conferences, Employers Advisory Council meetings in the Bay area, the Marin County Bar Association, among others.. Ms. Harms graduated cum laude from Duke University with a Bachelor of Arts in both History and Public Policy.  Additionally, Ms. Harms participated in a scholar exchange program studying international relations and government at the University of Glasgow in Scotland.  Ms. Harms earned her law degree from the University of Georgia where she served on the Editorial Board of the Georgia Law Review and graduated cum laude.

Hi, I’m Gabriel Sandoval, founder of GS LAW, APC. I’ve been practicing law for over ten years, and during that time, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people navigate difficult legal situations. Whether it's an employee standing up against workplace injustice, a family seeking to build a life in the United States, or someone recovering from a life-changing accident, I understand the challenges my clients face because I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming the legal system can be.. Growing up, I watched people in my community struggle to find someone who would genuinely fight for their rights. That’s what inspired me to become an attorney—so I could stand by those who need someone to listen, understand, and advocate for them. Today, my team and I work tirelessly to provide high-quality legal representation with a personal touch.. At GS LAW, APC, we’re not just your attorneys; we’re your partners, committed to guiding you through every step of the process and fighting for the justice you deserve.. Thank you for considering us to represent you. It’s an honor to serve our community, and I look forward to the opportunity to help you.