Fatima Silva is not just a lawyer. She is a fearless voice for people who have been wrongly accused. She gained national attention on the hit true-crime show “Reasonable Doubt” where she reopens old murder cases to uncover the truth.
Quick Bio
Full Name: Fatima Silva
Birthday: August 26, 1982
Age: 43 (as of 2025)
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Hometown: Union City, California
Profession: Criminal Defense Attorney and TV Host
Famous For: Co-hosting Reasonable Doubt
Law Firm: Silva Law
Marital Status: Married
Kids: 1
Ethnicity: Latina
Nationality: American
Net Worth (2025): $1.5 million
Early Life and Family
Born into a hardworking Latino family in Northern California
Her parents José and Lupe Silva raised her to stand up for what is right
She lost her older brother Lucas in a tragic train accident at age 13, a moment that shaped her desire to pursue justice
This early trauma became the fire behind her courtroom passion
Education
Studied political science at Saint Mary’s College of California
Earned her law degree from The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in 2008
She stood out for her determination, sharp thinking, and strong voice in debates
Married Life and Children
Fatima is happily married, though she keeps her husband’s name out of the public eye
She has one son who inspires her every day to fight harder in court and in life
She often talks about juggling motherhood and legal work like a true boss
Career and Achievements
Started her career handling tough criminal and immigration cases in the Bay Area
In 2017, she became co-host of Reasonable Doubt on Investigation Discovery
She launched her own firm Silva Law in 2018, where she defends people facing life-changing charges
In 2025, she continues filming the show’s 7th season while mentoring young lawyers and speaking about legal reform
Social Media Presence (2025)
Instagram: @fatimasilvatv with 85k followers
Twitter/X: @fatimasilvatv with 40k followers
Also appears regularly on podcasts and YouTube legal discussions
Net Worth (2025)
Estimated at $1.5 million
Earns from her law practice, television appearances, consulting, and public speaking
Her influence is growing in both the courtroom and the media world
Trivia
- Fluent in Spanish and proud of her heritage
- Loves cooking traditional Latin meals for her family
- Famous for wearing bold lipstick in court
- Teaches teens about their rights and justice at local schools
- Her motto is “Everyone deserves a second look”
