Mayra E. Tepayol Ortiz is a legal assistant whose work is rooted in a deep commitment to justice and a personal understanding of the immigrant experience. A licensed attorney in Mexico, she earned her law degree from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), ranked the #1 private university in Mexico, and #29 among private universities worldwide, and has built a career dedicated to advocating for some of the most vulnerable members of the immigrant community.
Mayra channels her legal training into meaningful action, working side by side with the firm's attorneys to navigate some of the most complex and consequential areas of immigration law. Her hands-on experience spans the full spectrum of removal defense and affirmative relief, including asylum claims, Cancellation of Removal (EOIR-42B), Adjustment of Status before the Immigration Court, and Motions to Reopen. She also plays an integral role in humanitarian and family-based matters, including U visa petitions, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) cases, Naturalization (N-400) applications, Family Petitions, Removal of Conditions, and Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) proceedings.
What distinguishes Mayra is not only her legal knowledge but her lived perspective. As a Mexican attorney and immigrant herself, she understands firsthand the courage it takes to build a new life in an unfamiliar country. This personal experience informs her empathetic, client-centered approach, one that goes beyond legal representation to foster genuine trust and lasting relationships with the individuals and families she serves. Mayra is a passionate advocate for the rights of children and a committed opponent of domestic violence. Her fluency in Latin American cultural values, ethics, and social context allows her to connect with clients on a human level, helping them navigate some of the most difficult chapters of their lives, whether they are fleeing persecution, escaping domestic violence, or seeking to reunite with their families.
