Tamaira Rivera

Title:
Senior Legal Counsel
Tamaira Rivera, Senior Legal Counsel at The Immigration Advocates, brings a wealth of expertise in immigration law and is a licensed attorney in the State of Florida and Washington D.C.  
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Tamaira Rivera, Senior Legal Counsel at The Immigration Advocates, brings a wealth of expertise in immigration law and is a licensed attorney in the State of Florida and Washington D.C.  With extensive experience as a former Immigration Judge and as an ICE immigration prosecutor with the Department of Homeland Security, Ms. Rivera is well-versed in complex immigration matters and committed to serving her clients with precision and dedication.

Ms. Rivera also served with distinction as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer in the U.S. Air Force for ten years, attaining the rank of Major. Ms. Rivera was stationed in Texas, Arizona, Washington, D.C., as well as international postings in Okinawa, Japan, and Madrid, Spain.

A native Spanish speaker, Ms. Rivera has a passion for travel, theater, and discovering local events and culinary spots. Her diverse background and dedication make her an invaluable asset to our team and clients.

Education

Master’s in Law (LL.M) in International & Comparative Law from the George Washington University Law School

Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law

Bachelor’s in Political Science from Florida State University

Bar Membership

Member of the Florida Bar

Member of the District of Columbia Bar

Organizations

American Immigration Lawyers Association, National Organization

Orlando Center for Justice, Board of Directors