Esther Olivares is a proud Texan and faithful Christian. She grew up in Houston, TX, where she graduated from well known Memorial High School. Her undergraduate degree is in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio. At 25 years of age, Esther ventured outside of the Lone Star State to pursue her graduate law studies in North Carolina. 

Esther enrolled in Law School in North Carolina, but later transferred  across the country to the prestigious law program at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. During her attendance at Gonzaga School of Law, she participated in various immigration courses, where she had the opportunity to volunteer for immigration clinics and assist clients as an interpreter in Spanish. It was during these experiences that she understood the need for immigration services in the region and social work became a priority early in her profession.

While living in Spokane, she gained valuable experience working for World Relief Spokane Immigration Legal Services. During this time working for a non-profit organization, Esther was able to appreciate the value of serving the immigrant working class. This diverse group of people from all around the world showed her the true meaning of resilience and grit. This is where her passion for immigration law truly began.

Immigration law is as complex of an area of law as tax law. However, immigration deals with people’s lives: past, present, and future. The stakes are high but the rewards are priceless. Changing people’s lives for the better is my career goal.