The Law Offices of
Robert K. Lacy
Immigration Law
At The Law Offices of Robert K. Lacy, our strength is in our team's combined expertise and commitment, led by the seasoned guidance of Robert K. Lacy, Esq. From our attorneys to our highly trained and dedicated support staff, each member brings a unique set of skills, ensuring every immigration case is managed with exceptional care and precision. From intricate asylum applications to comprehensive family petitions, citizenship, residency processes, and specialized visa scenarios, our team is adept at navigating the complexities of immigration law.
Robert K. Lacy, Esq.
Robert's experience in law, business, leadership, and global cultures brings a unique perspective to his practice of law and his passion to support the international and immigrant communities and their families. His law firm represents immigrants and their families in asylum before the US Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals, as for citizenship, residency and visas with the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) and the Department of State. Robert has advised and represented immigrants from more than 85 countries worldwide.
Owner & Attorney
Christian Vega, Esq.
Christian is an experienced attorney in removal defense, family-based immigration services, and criminal law. A native Virginian, Christian is the son of Mexican and Bolivian parents, and fluent in Spanish. Christian earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Mary Washington, in International Affairs with a minor in Economics. Christian earned his law degree from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law. During law school, Christian participated in the Children’s’ Defense Clinic. He represented juveniles under Virginia’s Third Year Practice Rule. Christian also worked for former Governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe’s Office of Legal Counsel as a legal intern. In law school, Christian received the CALI Excellence Certificate in his Negotiations Course for the highest student grade. In 2018, Christian was admitted to the Virginia State Bar. From 2018-2021, Christian worked for the Law Offices of Robert K. Lacy as an Associate Attorney. From 2021 to 2023, Christian worked as a prosecuting attorney for Prince William County’s Prosecutor Office, and then the Fairfax County’s Prosecutor Office. Christian rejoined our Office in 2023.
Senior Associate Attorney
Nafisa Rafi, Esq.
Nafisa Rafi is a Bangladeshi immigrant and a Southern California native. She attended California Polytechnic University, Pomona for her Bachelors in Political Science. She received her J.D. from University of California, Irvine School of Law. She was an Equal Justice Works fellow from 2020 to 2022, working with survivors of interpersonal violence in family law and immigration cases. She transitioned to working as a DOJ Honors Attorney with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, Office of Legal Access Programs. Nafisa has spent her career working with immigrants and is passionate about advocating for their rights.
Associate Attorney
Mariana Viera Lugo, Esq.
Mariana Viera Lugo is an experienced immigration attorney. Originally from Puerto Rico, Mariana attended the University of Georgia for her bachelor’s degrees in journalism and political science and received her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law. She was worked in several small immigration firms, representing clients before the immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Maryland Circuit Courts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Mariana has spent her career working with immigrants and advocating for their rights. Mariana lives in Gaithersburg, Maryland with her partner. She enjoys going to bookstores, reading, and spending time with her partner and pets.
Associate Attorney
Guillermo Cotto, Esq.
Guillermo Cotto is an attorney from the Island of Puerto Rico, where he has lived most of his life. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Criminal Investigation from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico. During his undergraduate studies, he obtained certifications as a Criminal Investigator and was responsible for organizing the first-ever Criminal Fraud Symposium of the Caribbean, held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors. He then attended law school at The Law Faculty of the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, where he participated in the Puerto Rico Innocence Project, representing clients in criminal cases on a pro-bono basis. He was also part of the advanced trial advocacy class and graduated with Cum Laude honors, with a minor concentration in criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence. His passion lies in immigration and criminal law, and he is dedicated to fighting for his clients' rights as if they were his own. His interest in immigration law began when he witnessed his best friend's struggle to secure his status in Puerto Rico as a Dominican, inspiring him to work towards making a difference in immigration law.
Associate Attorney