Our Team

Taylor August is an immigration attorney at August, Becerra & Zheng. Admitted to the Georgia Bar in 2025, Taylor represents clients in defensive asylum matters, including claims for Withholding of Removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Taylor also assists clients with a range of other immigration matters, including green card applications, student visas, and employment-based visas. From preparing and filing asylum applications to drafting motions and legal briefs, Taylor advocates for clients before USCIS and the Executive Office for Immigration Review.

Before pursuing law, Taylor spent nearly five years in the private sector, working as an analyst at Grady Hospital and U.S. Bank/Elavon. In those roles, Taylor developed strong analytical and project management skills — building cost-benefit analyses, managing cross-functional initiatives, and translating complex data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. That foundation in rigorous analysis and stakeholder communication carries directly into Taylor’s legal practice, where attention to detail and thorough preparation make the difference for clients navigating the complexities of the immigration system.

Taylor earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois College of Law in 2024 and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Sacred Heart University in 2016.

Marco has specialized in immigration law and prides himself in helping clients understand their case. Marco has successfully helped several individuals remain in the United States, and he is always honest about the chances of success.

Marco is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Law. Prior to co-founding August, Becerra & Zheng, Marco worked at the Cook County Public Defender Immigration Division and in private practice. In law school, Marco completed two immigration internships and participated in the Immigration Law Clinic.

Outside of work, Marco enjoys playing soccer, trying new food, and visiting his parents’ hometown in Mexico.

Howard Zheng is a criminal defense attorney at August, Becerra & Zheng. A native Mandarin speaker originally from Shenzhen, China, Howard brings both cultural fluency and a deeply personal approach to representing his clients. Licensed in Illinois and New York, he began his career as an Assistant Public Defender in Champaign County, where he handled DUI misdemeanors, felony DUIs, and a broad array of traffic cases. He quickly moved into exclusively felony work and has since gained substantial trial experience defending clients in serious criminal matters.

Howard received his B.A. from NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, focusing on philosophy and photography, and went on to earn his J.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Law on a full scholarship. Clients value Howard for his empathy, responsiveness, and accessibility, as well as his commitment to listening carefully, understanding their concerns, and fighting hard on their behalf.