Practice areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Arizona since: 2008
Education: Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
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Salvatierra Law Group PLLC
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Delia Salvatierra is an attorney at Salvatierra Law Group PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona. She focuses her practice on immigration law and criminal defense. She brings more than 16 years of legal experience to representing individuals and families facing high-stakes legal challenges. Her work centers on protecting the rights of noncitizens, particularly those whose immigration matters intersect with criminal proceedings, and advocating for outcomes that preserve family unity.
Ms. Salvatierra was born and raised in San Francisco’s Mission District. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by a Master’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. She later moved to Arizona to attend the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where she received her Juris Doctor.
In 2010, Ms. Salvatierra expanded her immigration practice to include criminal defense in response to sweeping enforcement measures and state-level policies that placed noncitizens at heightened risk of removal. By handling both criminal and immigration matters, she developed a practice designed to address the full scope of legal consequences facing her clients. She is particularly committed to advocating for families with U.S. citizen children, emphasizing the long-term impact of immigration enforcement on American communities.
At Salvatierra Law Group PLLC, Ms. Salvatierra is recognized for her client-centered approach, practical guidance and determined advocacy. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a broad and diverse client base with clarity and cultural understanding.
Ms. Salvatierra is active in professional and community organizations, including leadership roles within state and national immigration bar associations. She also serves on the board of local nonprofit organizations dedicated to education and access to affordable immigration legal services.
Practice areas
Immigration: Consumer, Criminal DefenseFocus areas
Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Naturalization & Citizenship, Sex Offenses, Theft
- 70% Immigration: Consumer
- 30% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 2008, Arizona
Professional Webpage: https://www.salvatierralaw.com/delia-salvatierra-323664
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Arizona
- State of Arizona, Member, 2008 - Present
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member, 2008 - Present
- State Bar of Arizona, Immigration Section, Chair
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, Arizona Chapter, Chair
- Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association, Board Member
Pro bono / Community Service
- School Advisory Board at the St. Thomas the Apostle School in Phoenix, Arizona, Board Member
- Radio Show Host, Informate Arizona, Public Service Broadcasting on Spanish-speaking Radio, 2010-2020
- Neighborhood Ministries, Phoenix, Arizona, Board Member, 2024
Educational Background
- University of California, Berkeley, Bachelor of Arts, 1991-1996
- University of California, Los Angeles, Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies, 1998-2000
Industry Groups
- Adjustment Of Status
- Asylum Naturalization & Citizenship
- Cancellation of Removal for LPRs and Non-Citizens
- Credible and Reasonable Fear
- Immigration Bond Matters
- Military Parole in Place
- Parole in Place
- Removal Defense
- U-Visa
- VAWA
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2014 - 2018