Safiya Webber Byars

Attorney Safiya Byars, a native of Kingston, Jamaica, leads The Byars Firm as its managing partner, handling immigration, family law, and estate planning cases. Her personal immigration journey from international student to permanent resident informs her empathetic and strategic legal guidance. Before establishing her own firm, Safiya served as a senior associate in notable law firms in Alabama and Georgia, gaining extensive experience. She prioritizes a personable client experience, delivering diligent representation and strategic case-winning advice. Beyond her practice, Safiya chairs the family immigration continuing legal education program and serves as vice-chair of the immigration law section for the State Bar of Georgia. She also hosts workshops benefiting Atlanta’s immigrant community. During her time at the University of Alabama School of Law, her commitment to community service earned her the Dean's Community Service Award and the Order of the Samaritan Award. A summa cum laude graduate of the University of Montevallo, Safiya continues to influence the legal landscape with dedication and integrity.