Anna A. Tijerina

Anna A. Tijerina, Esq., is a Partner at the Law Office of Raymond O. Griffith, where she provides experienced and compassionate legal representation in complex immigration matters. A bilingual attorney fluent in English and Spanish, Anna draws on her personal and professional background to advocate for immigrants seeking protection and lawful status. She is especially experienced in handling asylum and withholding of removal cases, Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions, and U visas for victims of crimes.

Anna earned her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2014. During her time in law school, she served as a Senior Staff Editor for the Journal of International Law and volunteered with the Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, where she developed a strong foundation in immigration law and policy. She also gained hands-on legal training through internships at the Office of the Public Defender and by serving as a Rule 16 attorney with the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office.

Anna is a licensed Maryland attorney, admitted to practice in both the State of Maryland and the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. With a strong background in both immigration law and criminal defense, she is uniquely equipped to handle complex “crimmigration” matters where these areas overlap. Anna is widely regarded for her success in high-stakes asylum litigation and her commitment to guiding clients through the immigration court process with clarity, strategy, and confidence.

At the firm, Anna A. Tijerina leads many of the office’s most complex humanitarian-based immigration matters. She is known for her strategic case preparation, strong oral advocacy, and sincere dedication to her clients’ well-being. Through her work, she continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families pursuing safety and stability in the United States.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Griffith Immigration Law
• Former Associate Attorney, Burke / Jaskot, LLC
• Former Rule 16 Attorney, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maryland

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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