Arabic-Speaking Attorneys

Jack G. Schuler

Ottawa, IL

Jack G. Schuler is an attorney at Law Offices of Reilly & Skerston, specializing in legal research, writing, and advocacy for civil and criminal cases. He is licensed in Illinois since 2024 and is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Army Reserves. He is actively involved in community service, including the Streator Public Library and Engle Lane Theater.

Brooke Bove

Long Beach, CA

Brooke Bove is an Associate Attorney at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, specializing in advocating for plaintiffs who have been injured and harmed, including elder abuse cases. She earned her Juris Doctorate magna cum laude from Whittier Law School in 2011 and is an active member of several legal associations, including Consumer Attorneys of California and the American Association for Justice. She is fluent in Arabic and French.

Malaak Abdulrazzak is a dedicated legal professional committed to advocating for clients with diligence and integrity. At Schlesinger Law Offices, P.A., Malaak focuses her practice on personal injury, product liability, and complex civil litigation. Fluent in Arabic, she brings both financial insight and a valuable cross-cultural perspective to her practice.

Patrick Albasha

Irvine, CA

Patrick Albasha is an attorney at Everett Dorey where he specializes in defending clients in general liability matters. He is a graduate of Loyola Law School, where he obtained his Juris Doctor and Masters of Law in Taxation. Prior to joining Everett Dorey, Patrick represented individuals and businesses in tax controversy and collection matters and consulted on mergers and acquisitions tax matters for large companies. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a double major in Political Science and Global & International Studies. He is fluent in Arabic.

Sarvi Safai is an immigration attorney working as of counsel with Kazerouni Law Group, APC. She received her law degree from California Western School of Law and her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine. She is licensed in New Jersey and admitted to the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR). She is fluent in Farsi and Arabic.

Michel Shenouda helps clients navigate the legal process and receive proper compensation. He is licensed to practice in California and Texas, working in the San Diego and Riverside offices. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Michel is fluent in English and Arabic.

John I. Nubani was admitted to the Pennsylvania bar in 1981. He is a member of the Allegheny Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and American Bar Association. He is fluent in Arabic.

Jose R. Robles

Santa Ana, CA

Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2001, Jose had the opportunity to travel the world. Jose’s infantry unit was one of the first into Iraq in 2003, and then returned to Fallujah in 2004. On his own initiative, Jose self-taught himself Arabic, enhancing his unit’s capabilities during both tours. Jose went on to receive associate degrees in Biology and Chemistry, then transferred to the University of California, Irvine with the intention of going to medical school. However, in 2007, Jose chose to join Auction.com and traveled the United States selling real estate via auction. Jose’s hard work, dedication, and determination enabled him to grow within the organization, serving as the VP of Operations, VP of Portfolio Management, and VP of Legal and Compliance. While employed full-time and recently married, Jose felt the need to ensure his experience and business acumen was also supported by an education. Jose returned to school in the evenings to finalize his bachelor’s degree and then went on to pursue his law degree. Jose completed law school while working full time and supporting his wife as she gave birth to all 3 of their children during law school. Jose has a passion for problem-solving, thrives under pressure, has a proven work-ethic, and has the intelligence to utilize the tools necessary to achieve solutions and accomplish goals. Jose’s ambition naturally led to starting his own practice out of law school, and he is now looking forward to building his firm by providing exceptional customer service and client satisfaction. Jose is a certified scuba diver and pilot, enjoys boating, fishing, camping, off-roading, and all forms of sports/competition, having recently achieved a single-digit golf handicap. Jose is a Professional Services Responder with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, serving on the Search and Rescue Unit and Aero Squadron. Jose currently serves as a Board Member for the Tustin Chamber of Commerce.

Patrick Elahmadie is Of Counsel at Guichard Teng & Garret. He is an estate planning attorney who focuses on comprehensive estate plans - including Revocable Trusts, Pour-over Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney and Advance Healthcare Directives. He also handles creating and filing all necessary deeds for transferring property. His background allows him to advise clients in creating, growing, maintaining and protecting their wealth through providing estate planning and business legal services, with a comprehensive view that considers both personal and business needs.

Laila Hawatmeh

Beverly Hills, CA

Laila Hawatmeh is a pre-litigation Personal Injury Attorney at Omega Law Group. She has a background in litigation and is passionate about advocating for clients and securing optimal settlements. Laila attended Southwestern Law School, where she clerked at the Children’s Rights Clinic and Bet Tzedek, providing legal assistance to children and families. Prior to Omega Law Group, she was a Criminal Defense Attorney. Laila is fluent in Arabic.

Arvin Zora focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, transactional law, corporate law, closely held businesses, banking & finance, litigation, and dispute resolution. Mr. Zora works as a trusted legal advisor and advocate for his clients. Mr. Zora has a deeply rooted passion for business, and dedicates his efforts to ensure the success and growth of the clients he represents.

Matthew S. Warren

Coral Gables, FL

Matthew S. Warren is an Associate Attorney at Nicklaus & Associates in Coral Gables, where he practices Defense Transportation, International and Maritime Litigation, Civil Security Matters and State and Federal Civil Defense. Mr. Warren was born and raised outside of Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated from Dover-Sherborn Regional High School in 1997. Mr. Warren graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles, California, graduating in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Comparative Literary Studies. Between college and law school, Mr. Warren worked in real estate development and served in the U.S. Navy with the U.S. Fourth Fleet, 10th Fleet Cyber Command, and the National Security Agency/Central Security Service. While in the Navy, Mr. Warren studied Arabic and Spanish at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, California. Following his discharge from active duty service in 2013, Mr. Warren attended the University of Miami School of Law, graduating with honors in 2016. During law school, Mr. Warren served as a law clerk in the Narcotics Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and as a judicial intern with the Honorable U.S. District Court Judge Jose E. Martinez, both in the Southern District of Florida. Throughout his final year of law school, Mr. Warren was a Certified Legal Intern with the Department of Homeland Security in Miami. After being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2016, Mr. Warren worked in white-collar criminal defense, international finance, and private banking consulting in Miami and throughout the Caribbean. Mr. Warren is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts.

Milano Sliwa

San Diego, CA

Milano Sliwa is a dedicated attorney at Guy Levy Law, where she has been part of the team for over three years. Born to a family that fled Iraq and immigrated to the U.S. from Syria through the UN Asylum Program, her journey reflects the American Dream. After learning English in under six months, she excelled in school, earning college credits in high school and graduating Magna Cum Laude from San Diego State University in just three years. She went on to earn her J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2024. Fluent in Arabic and Neo-Aramaic (Chaldean and Assyrian dialects), Milano helps clients overcome language barriers. She started at GLL as a Law Clerk and now serves as an attorney, advocating for clients with empathy and determination. Outside the office, Milano enjoys singing, water activities, fitness, and community volunteering.

Alexandra D. Finocchio

Glens Falls, NY

Alexandra received her Juris Doctor degree from American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., graduating cum laude in 2022. While at American University Washington College of Law, Alexandra worked as a student attorney with the Disability Rights Law Clinic, served as a staff editor on the American University Law Review, and volunteered with the War Crimes Research Office. Alexandra has been a member of the District of Columbia Bar since 2022 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2024. Prior to receiving her Juris Doctor, Alexandra obtained her Master of Laws in International Law with International Relations in Europe from the University of Kent, Kent Law School. She graduated from the University of Delaware in Newark, DE, with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations-specializing in diplomacy in the Middle East-and History, minoring in Islamic Relations with Arabic Language. Her current areas of practice with the Firm include Civil Litigation, Education Law, and Real Estate and Land Use Development.

Serge Hovhanessian is a dedicated and highly respected attorney based in Orlando, Florida, focusing his practice on personal injury and criminal defense. Fluent in Arabic and conversational in Armenian, he brings a unique and culturally rich perspective to his legal practice, combining a deep understanding of his clients’ needs with a relentless drive to deliver justice.

STEPHANIE HANNOSH

San Diego, CA

Stephanie Hannosh, a San Diego native, was sworn in as an attorney at Aminpour & Associates in 2024 after passing the California Bar Exam. Her journey with the firm began in 2019 when she started as a legal assistant while completing her undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego. Stephanie graduated from California Western School of Law in December 2023, where she excelled in appellate advocacy, earning the prestigious Distinguished Advocate Award in the school’s William C. Lynch Appellate Competition which led to her participating in several appellate bootcamps during her time in law school, further honing her litigation skills. Fluent in Chaldean, Arabic, and English, Stephanie is a proud and active member of the Chaldean community. Her multilingual abilities allow her to connect with and support refugees and immigrants, a cause she passionately dedicates her time to within her local community. Her strong commitment to serving others is a reflection of her values and her dedication to making a positive impact both inside and outside of the courtroom. When she’s not working, Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with her family and exploring San Diego, the city she proudly calls home.

Jamila W. Ghosheh

Lisle, IL

Jamila is a civil litigation and family law attorney based in our Lisle, Illinois office. Jamila joined the firm as a law clerk after completing the Illinois bar exam while awaiting her bar results. Since joining SpyratosDavis LLC, Jamila was notified that she passed the Illinois bar exam and was subsequently sworn as an attorney.

Arlene Montgomery

Blacksburg, VA

Arlene Montgomery is a litigator and community advocate with an extensive background in criminal defense, handling hundreds of cases from felonies to misdemeanors. She graduated from the American University Washington College of Law in 2020. She also practices in litigation, business, and startups.

Leilah Rodriguez

Newport Beach, CA

Leilah Rodriguez graduated Cum Laude from the University of Southern California in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and a minor in Communication, Policy, and Law. She earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Irvine School of Law in 2023. Leilah is active in plaintiff's side mass tort litigation, contributing to cases involving human rights violations and police brutality. She is proficient in Arabic and Greek.

Abdul Odeh

Ontario, CA

Mr. Odeh brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to his role as an attorney. With a background in both law and business, Mr. Odeh is uniquely positioned to provide strategic counsel to align with client needs. Young and driven, Mr. Odeh’s journey into law was influenced by his family’s business interests. His background equips him with a deep understanding of the complexities our clients face, whether in negotiating contracts, resolving disputes, or navigating business transactions. Mr. Odeh’s passion for the law is matched by his dedication to his clients. He approaches each case with vigor and ensures that clients receive the best legal representation. His fluency in Arabic further enhances our firm’s ability to serve a diverse clientele with sensitivity and cultural understanding. Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Odeh is a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Lions. When you work with Mr. Odeh, you will love his vibrant personality and unique insights towards achieving your legal goals with integrity and professionalism.

Yasmeen Ali, a first-generation law school graduate from immigrant parents, is fluent in Arabic and English. She earned her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and psychology from Towson University (2020) and graduated from the University of Baltimore, School of Law (2024). While in law school, she was an active member of the National Trial Competition team and served on the board of the Immigration Law Association. She has been with Sheri Hoidra Law Office, LLC for the past three years, focusing on family and immigration matters, driven by her compassion for the immigrant community.

Julio Perez

Syracuse, NY

Julio Perez is a Legal Assistant with a BA in International Relations from Yale University. He is passionate about helping others and is fluent in multiple languages, assisting clients with various legal issues including worker's compensation, immigration, and social security.

FARAH GHEITH

Baton Rouge, LA

Farah was born in Amman, Jordan, and spent most of her life in Louisiana. She graduated from LSU with a Marketing degree and earned her Juris-Doctorate from Southern University Law Center. She clerked at the 19th Judicial District Court and served as a staff attorney. Farah is an active member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association, and volunteers with the Teen Court organization. She is also the America Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division Vice-Chair of the Access to Legal Services Division. She is fluent in English and Arabic.