My name is Bethania Maria, formerly known as Bethania Maria Gonzalez.  I have been practicing Immigration Law since 2002 and have dealt with immigration issues most of my life.

Before I became an Immigration Attorney, I was a University/College Professor for nearly 20 years.  During my free time, I often helped relatives, friends, and students complete their immigration paperwork. I was born and raised in the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean.  I am fully Spanish/English bilingual.  As an immigrant, I understand what it takes to gain legal immigration status in the USA.  I can also relate to the struggles and the frustration of dealing with the immigration system. My work background is very diverse.  I hold a double Bachelor’s Degree in Education and School Counseling, a Master’s Degree in Rural Sociology, a Doctorate Degree in Urban Sociology, and a Doctorate Degree in Law.  I am committed to helping immigrants, women, children, gays/lesbians, older people, poor people, and people with disabilities.

I put forward my best effort in order to win my cases.  I am a hard worker and I do not run away from difficult cases.  I work well with local immigration officers, local deportation officers, and members of law enforcement.  I take pride in working with full honesty.  During my consults, I tell people if there is a legal way to do what they want to do.  If nothing can be done, I advise people not to waste their money, time, and energy chasing impossible dreams.  For some individuals, the best advice is to wait until there is a change in the law or in their circumstances.  If you have an immigration legal issue that needs attention, please make an appointment to speak with me and give me a chance to serve you.

United States immigration law is complicated and constantly changing. You need an experienced immigration law attorney who understands how to navigate the U.S. immigration system quickly and effectively. We handle aspects of immigration law nationally and internationally.

01. BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION.

It is $100 per 1 hour with the attorney. This is an open opportunity for you to discuss your immigration story and work out the best pathway for you over the phone.

02. IS THE MATCH RIGHT FOR YOU

Take time to analyze the overview of your immigration situation and decide if the proposed contract is for you.

03. CONTRACT

If after the initial consultation you decide to retain our services, we will discuss the cost and strategies for the case. We provide you with a written contract that outlines our duties, obligations, as well as the payment plan. The contract is based on the estimated time the case will take and the level of difficulty of the case.  After the contract, we will provide written and verbal instructions of all the documentation needed for the case.

• Sacramento County Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Center.
• Family Counseling Center INC. America’s Job Centers of California.
• Catholic Charities in Sacramento, California Provides Social Services and Welfare.
• Tracs in Galt, California Provides Social Service Information and Products.
• Catholic Charities of Stockton, California Provides Immigration and Legal Services.

• Additional Immigration Services

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• National Immigration Law Center
• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc
• US Passports
• Preguntas para el examen de Ciudadania
• Questions for the Naturalization Test

Coronavirus Update:

Please read the attached letter for more information in regards to the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Law Office of Bethania Maria

2018 9th Street

Sacramento, CA 95818

To Our Clients,

Like so many of you, we have spent the last several months learning about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it is impacting our world. For the Law Office of Bethania Maria, that means understanding how it affects our staff, clients and communities, and then making the necessary adjustments to our work and operations.

We have one simple objective that guides us: keeping you and our employees safe. This has been at the center of our conversations every step of the way. With that in mind, we have made several moves in our business in response to the threat of the Coronavirus.

We have ramped up cleaning services at our office and are added hand sanitizers throughout the office. Sanitizing wipes are near workstations so that employees can keep them continuously cleaned. We are closely following the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) guidelines and recommendations on the steps we can take to help prevent the spread of the virus.

We have shared specific hygiene instructions with our staff on the importance of washing their hands and staying home if they feel sick. 95% of our communications with clientele is teleconference calling services. The other 5% is masked outdoor distanced exchange if the client is local and only if the issue is pressing. Dropping off documentation in the mail slot is always welcomed please be sure you call us first for clear communication purposes. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and do all we can to protect you and our staff.

Sincerely,

Attorney Bethania Maria

Phone (916) 441-4648

Fax (916) 449-8080

e-mail: bethaniamaria@bethaniamaria.com