About

Elissa Stiles is a rising star in the field of immigration law.

The Tulsa immigration lawyer is a supervising attorney with Rivas & Associates, where Elissa dedicates herself to asylum cases, deportation defense, detained representation, appeals, and federal immigration-based litigation.

Braxton Coil is passionate about advocating for individuals and families during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Born and raised in Edmond, Oklahoma, she earned her Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law and is licensed to practice in Oklahoma.

Her background spans criminal defense and immigration law, and she focuses her practice on immigration, family-based cases, and humanitarian relief.

Brenda Cristela Lozano was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrant parents. She was admitted to practice law in October of 2024 and has since dedicated her legal career to practicing in immigration removal defense. Before becoming an attorney Brenda served as the Executive Director for a local grassroots non-profit by the name of Dream Action Oklahoma (DAOK). During her time at DAOK, Brenda worked with local immigrant and queer youth to advance the cause of justice for immigrants through various sectors, including advocacy and education.

Maria Stallings is a consultation attorney with Rivas and Associates. A proud member of the Texas State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Maria embarked on her legal journey in 2022 as a criminal defense attorney near her hometown in Houston, Texas, with the drive to defend those who often feel powerless in the face of the judicial system. Since then, her commitment to helping others has only grown, as she began to defend those facing deportation in immigration court and advocate for their relief before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Today, she utilizes her legal expertise to assist clients in navigating complex immigration processes and protecting their rights, ensuring they receive the fair representation and immigration benefits they deserve.

Brianna Walling dedicates herself to immigration law with a focus on asylum cases, deportation defense, and appeals. She attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law and practiced immigration law in Minnesota before joining Rivas & Associates. Brianna speaks Spanish and has a passion for representing individuals in court.

Sueci Gimenez is a passionate immigration attorney with extensive experience in adjustment of status, VAWA cases, U and T visas, citizenship, asylum, and consular processing. Born in Uruguay, she immigrated to the United States as a child and has experienced firsthand the challenges and hopes that come with the immigration process.

Gianna Della Sera graduated from UNT Dallas College of Law and is licensed to practice in Texas and Washington State. She is a passionate and disciplined legal advocate who loves helping people navigate the complexities of immigration law.

Erin Hoff is an immigration attorney licensed to practice in Washington, DC. She earned her Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law and focuses her practice on immigration law with an emphasis on detained adult representation.

Alvaro Abrego-Salazar is an immigration attorney licensed in California with over a decade of experience advocating for immigrant communities. He earned his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law and has worked extensively in the nonprofit sector, including Casa Cornelia Law Center and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND).

Bethany Dohman has worked in immigration defense for the last five years. Before joining Rivas & Associates, she represented unaccompanied immigrant children at a non-profit, where she learned to bring trauma-informed lawyering into her daily practice.