Education:
Juris Doctor from Widener University Delaware Law School;
Bachelor of Arts from the College of William & Mary.
Court Admissions:
U.S. Immigration Court
The Supreme Court of Virginia
The Supreme Court of Maryland
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Bar Admissions:
District of Columbia
State of Maryland
Commonwealth of Virginia
Honors:
Articles Editor of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law
President of the Latin American Law Students Association
Honey F. Golby Memorial Scholarship Recipient 2021-2022
Maria Crespo is a staunch defender of immigrant rights and a skilled bilingual advocate. Having gone through the immigration process herself, Maria is uniquely qualified to understand her client’s perspectives and to fight for them. Maria will leave no stone unturned in her quest to obtain the best possible outcomes for her clients. Maria has extensive experience representing clients in a variety of legal forums, including the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals and in state courts for special immigrant juvenile cases.
Known for her strong work ethic and passion for immigrants rights, Maria consistently goes the extra mile to ensure that her clients obtain the best possible outcomes. Maria believes everyone deserves the opportunity to live the American Dream by building a new life free from fear, discrimination, and persecution.
Born in Lima, Peru and raised in Northern Virginia, Maria enjoys watching movies, going to concerts, and spending time with her family dog, Simba.