Mariela will present on the Arizona immigration changes and their current and potential impact on the Colorado Hispanic community. She will further delve into the situation's specifics impacts on Hispanic home ownership, and possible implications to the real estate professionals that serve them.
    Mariela currently practices immigration law, criminal law and family law.  The majority of her practice is dedicated to immigration law with an emphasis on aggressive deportation defense. Miss Sagastume also regularly volunteers at Centro San Juan Diego and Mi Casa providing free legal consultations for indigent individuals.  She provides assistance to Public Defenders and Private Criminal Defense attorneys all over the country on matters relating to criminal plea convictions and their immigration consequences.  She is also involved with an organization named Banished Veterans who advocate for all members of all branches of the U.S. Military who serve or have served the U.S. who face deportation or have been deported by the U.S. government.