Our Team
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Christopher A. Kerosky
- ckerosky@youradvocate.net
- Has practiced law since 1984 and has handled over 1000 immigration cases and over 500 civil and litigation matters.
- Graduate of University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) Law School.
- Former Counsel U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C.
- Appointed Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland in San Francisco (2004-present)
- Named one of the top lawyers in San Francisco Bay Area by San francisco Magazine "Superlawyers" Edition, 2006
- Speaks English and Polish (fluent); Russian, Spanish and French (conversational)
- Voted best Immigration Lawyer by Anons Russia newspaper and Slavic Community Services, 2006
Susanna Bogue
- Susanna Bogue is a lawyer practicing in California since 1988 and a certified immigration law specialist.
- She has extensive experience in both work and family visas.
- Susanna is very active in the Irish community and has been a member many Irish community organizations over the last 20 years.
- Susanna is Of Counsel to our firm.
Wilson Purves
- wpurves@youradvocate.net
- Wilson Purves graduated with honors at the University of Buenos Aires, School of Law, in Argentina.
- He is admitted to practice law in California and Argentina.
- Most recently, Wilson practiced law in the areas of family law, business law and immigration law.
- He previously worked as in-house counsel for Metropolitan Transport Company in Buenos Aires.
- During law school, Wilson externed for the College of Lawyers Legal Clinic.
- Wilson is fluent in Spanish and English.
Pawel Trela
- ptrela@youradvocate.net
- Mr. Trela is an Immigration Case Manager for Kerosky & Associates, as well as a Consular Associate for the Honorary Consulate of Poland
- Mr. Trela earned his Masters (Magister) of Law and Masters in Business Administration in Poland.
- Mr. Trela has several years of experience in the legal profession in Poland and in the U.S.
- Mr. Trela also earned a Diploma in Paralegal Studies in the US.
- He is fluent in English and Polish
Jose A. Tercero Midence
- jtercero@youradvocate.net
- Has received in Honduras a certification as a specialist in International Law.
- Partner of the Law Firm Tercero-Gabano and associate, where he practiced International Law and Business.
- Counsel of Law for the Honduras Chambers of Commerce and Private organization.
- Jose is the third generation of Lawyers; his grandfather was a former Magistrate (Justice) Supreme Court , and his Father, Attorney At Law.
- Jose is fluent in Spanish and English
Yelena Abubekerova
- yelena@youradvocate.net
- Yelena is a legal assistant and interpreter in our San Francisco office.
- She is a UC Berkeley graduate with a B.A. in Political Science.
- Yelena was a bronze award winner at the Forensics National Championship in 2003.
- She is fluent in English and Russian.
- Yelena is a student at the University of San Francisco School of Law.
Ewa Szafranska
- ewa@youradvocate.net
- Ewa Szafranska is a legal assistant and consular associate in our San Francisco office.
- She is a graduate of University of Warsaw with M.A. in Law and Administration.
- Ewa also earned a Diploma in an introduction to English law and the law of the European Union from University of Cambridge.
- Ewa has several years of experience in the legal profession in Poland.
- She is fluent in Polish and English, she speaks also Italian and Russian
Marianna Corvan
- mcorvan@youradvocate.net
- Marianna is a Legal Assistant in our San Francisco office.
- She is a graduate of the Queen's University of Belfast with a Masters Degree in Human Rights Law & Criminal Justice.
- Marianna has several years of experience in the legal field in San Francisco.
- She is on the Board of Directors for the San Francisco Gaelic Athletic Association.
- Marrianna is an active volunteer for the Irish Immigration & Pastoral Center.
Maria Barreto
- mbarreto@youradvocate.net
- Maria earned her degree of Law from the Federal University of Uberlandia in Brazil.
- She has several years experience in the legal profession in Brazil, with emphasis in Civil Litigation and Labor Law.
- In the United States Maria got an AA Degree in Paralegal studies.
- She had her internship and volunteered in the Public Defender’s Office in San Jose, CA.
- She is fluent in Portugues and English, conversant in Spanish.
Hisae Oyamatsu
- hoyamatsu@youradvocate.net
- Hisae Oyamatsu is a legal assistant in our San Francisco Office.
- She graduated from the prestigious International Christian University in Tokyo, Japan, and holds a B.A. in Social Sciences/Legal Sciences.
- She has worked in the insurance and manufacturing industry in Japan for several years.
- She has completed the Paralegal Studies Program at San Francisco State University and is a certified Paralegal in California.
- Hisae is fluent in English and Japanese.
Hanna Sieracka
- hsieracka@youradvocate.net
- Hanna Sieracka is a legal assistant in our San Francisco Office.
- She is a graduate of the University of Szczecin with a Masters Degree in Sociology.
- She has prior work experience with handling immigration matters for a local non profit agency.
- Hanna is fluent in Polish and English.
Magdalena Zimka
- mzimka@youradvocate.net
- Magdalena Zimka is a legal assistant with our firm.
- She graduated from the University of Warsaw with a Masters degree in Economics.
- Magda is fluent in English and Polish.
Natalia Nowicka

- nnowicka@youradvocate.net
- Natalia Nowicka is a consular associate and legal assistan in our San Francisco Office.
- She is a graduate of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poland with a Masters Degree in Political Sciences.
- She has prior work experience with handling immigration matters for a Voivodeship Office in Poznan.
- She was also a consular associate for the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles, CA.
- Natalia is fluent in Polish and English.
Ingrid Desrumaux
- idesrumaux@youradvocate.net
- Ingrid Desrumaux is a legal assistant in our San Francisco Office.
- She is a graduate of the University of Nanterre - Paris X with a Masters Degree in Business Law.
- She has passed the Bar Exam in Versailles (France), and she is currently attending the Law School to preaper for the Lawyer Certificate.
- Ingrid is fluent in French, English and Spanish.
Anastasia Zakharova
- azakharova@youradvocate.net
- Anastasia is an interpreter in our San Francisco Office.
- She is a graduate of the Moscow State University with a Masters Degree in History.
- Anastasia is a student of the Paralegal Studies Program at San Francisco State University.
- She is fluent in Russian and English.
Rali Christo