About Lauren Ann

Lauren Ann Anaya practices felony law in Savoy, Illinois. She has a numerous legal background that includes DUI & DWI, family law, divorce, and immigration regulation. The company where she works makes a speciality of offering complete legal services to clients dealing with a number of challenges. Her workplace is experienced in dealing with the requirements of the legal system, making sure that clients receive informed representation. She holds a J.D. from the University of Iowa, earned in 1991. In addition to her Juris Doctor, she has a Ph.D.

in Anthropology from the University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign, finished in 2014. Her academic journey also includes a M.A. in Anthropology from the University of Iowa and a B.B.A. from Iowa State University. This in depth education equips her with a completely unique perspective on legal matters, particularly those intersecting with social and cultural dynamics. Most of her legal knowledge comes from her time as an Assistant United States Lawyer, the place she served in a number of capacities from 1995 to 1997. This role concerned significant responsibilities in federal legal issues — This gives a solid basis in felony law.

Before her tenure in federal service, she labored as an Assistant General Counsel and a Lawyer-Advisor, gaining valuable insights into both public and private sector legal practices. In 2015, she began her recent position as an attorney at her firm, the place she has persisted to build her practice. She additionally served as phase-time school in Anthropology in 2016, demonstrating her dedication to education and mentorship. Her involvement in academia enhances her legal work. This lets the attorney engage with students and share her knowledge of the law and its societal implications. Lauren is a member in good standing of several professional institutions, which includes the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Anthropological Association. She is likewise a founding partner of Antropólogos sem Fronteiras/Anthropologists without Borders – United States, where she serves at the Board of Directors and as Secretary-Treasurer.

Her commitment to both her career and the community is clear in her work with those organizations. Her practice areas reflect her broad interests and expertise, making her a flexible attorney. She is licensed to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including Illinois, Iowa, Arizona, California, New Mexico, and the 9th and 10th Circuits. This in depth licensure enables her to symbolize clients in a selection of legal contexts, making sure that she can address their needs effectively.

Education

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Ph.D. (2014) | Anthropology

2014

University of Iowa

M.A. (2007) | Anthropology

2007

University of Iowa

J.D. (1991) | Law

1991

Iowa State University

B.B.A. (1988) | Business

1988

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Italian (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Part-time Faculty - Anthropology

Parkland College
2016

Lawyer at Law

Law Office of Lauren A. Anaya
2015

Assistant United States Lawyer

United States Lawyer’s Office for the District of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
1997

Assistant United States Lawyer

United States Lawyer’s Office for the District of New Mexico, Las Cruces, New Mexico
1995

Special Assistant United States Lawyer

United States Lawyer’s Office for the District of New Mexico, Las Cruces, New Mexico
1995

Assistant General Counsel

United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Washington, D.C.
1993

Lawyer-Advisor

United States Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review, Falls Church, Virginia
1992

Accepted Jurisdictions

Arizona
California
9th Circuit
Iowa
New Mexico
Illinois
10th Circuit

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Law DUI & DWI Family Law Divorce Immigration Law

Professional Associations

American Anthropological Association

has membership Current

Illinois State Bar Association

has membership 2015 - Current

Antropólogos sem Fronteiras/Anthropologists without Borders – United States (ASF-US)

Founding has membership of Board of Directors and Secretary-Treasurer 2014 - Current

Antropólogos sem Fronteiras (Anthropologists without Borders), Itaparica, Bahia, Brasil

Board of Directors and Secretária Adjunta (Adjunct Secretary) 2013 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 101 West Tomaras Avenue Savoy IL 61874