Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Mariella Diaz

Nampa, ID

Mariella Diaz is the humanitarian-based immigration lead attorney at Ramirez Smith Law, specializing in humanitarian-based immigration, family-based immigration, and removal defense. She has represented families before EOIR, BIA, and the Ninth Circuit of Appeals, and USCIS. Fluent in Spanish, she is deeply committed to community service and actively volunteers with legal and local initiatives.

Ricardo N. Gonzalez

Houston, TX

Ricardo N. Gonzalez is a founding attorney with over 40 years of experience, specializing in criminal defense. A former teacher, he is known for his ability to explain complex legal matters clearly. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, the Harris County Criminal Lawyer’s Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association of Houston, and is deeply connected to the Houston community. He is licensed in Texas and is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Rose Flores Andrade is an Austin attorney who has successfully resolved hundreds of personal injury cases, including commercial vehicle collisions, car wrecks, dog bites, and slip and fall accidents. Fluent in Spanish, she is dedicated to assisting the Spanish-speaking community and passionately advocates for her clients from intake to settlement.

Juan Pecina is a founding partner of Ried Pecina Trial Lawyers, where he leads with dedication, integrity, and an unrelenting pursuit of justice. A proud native of the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas, Juan brings deep local roots, strong values, and an exceptional work ethic to every case he takes on. A seasoned Texas trial attorney, Juan has a proven track record in high-stakes litigation. He has recovered over a million dollars for clients in cases involving car and trucking accidents, slip and falls, and other serious personal injury matters. Known for his sharp litigation skills and extensive courtroom experience, Juan is a formidable advocate against insurance companies and large corporate defendants. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Juan is committed to serving a diverse community. He ensures every client feels heard, understood, and powerfully represented-whether at the negotiation table or before a jury. Juan earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and went on to complete law school in an accelerated two-year program at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. While in law school, he excelled academically, earning Certificates of Merit in Products Liability and Federal Administrative Law. From the outset of his legal career, Juan demonstrated bold initiative by opening his own practice. Before becoming an attorney, he gained invaluable hands-on experience as a legal assistant and paralegal, giving him a strong foundation in the legal system. Over the course of his career, he has worked on thousands of cases personally as an attorney. His broad legal background spans in Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Federal Immigration, and Insurance Law, giving him a comprehensive understanding of multiple practice areas. Becoming a lawyer was Juan’s lifelong dream-and today, that dream fuels his unwavering co.

Nicolas A. Treptow

West Palm Beach, FL

Nicolas “Nick” Treptow serves clients in West Palm Beach with dedication and professionalism. Born and raised in Miami, he graduated from Christopher Columbus High School, earned his B.S. in Sport Management from Florida State University in 2019, and obtained his J.D. from Florida International University College of Law in 2024. Nick's legal experience includes working with personal injury law firms in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. At FIU Law, he led the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) chapter as President, organizing events and receiving the Student Member of the Year Award. His participation in the Trial Advocacy program further developed his litigation skills. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Nick is committed to effectively communicating with clients and advocating for their rights.

Stacy M. Emas

Miami, FL

Stacy Mateu Emas is a Cuban American attorney with close ties to South Florida. Born and raised in Miami, she prides herself on being able to represent her community in their time of need. Stacy graduated with honors from Florida International University before graduating Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law. After law school, Stacy spent several years working as a litigator for the largest and premier defense law firm in Florida. She used that time to sharpen her litigation skills and to gain a comprehensive understanding as to how large corporations analyze and value cases. Stacy also spent years working at a nationally recognized insurance coverage firm. As a result, she has extensive knowledge of how to defend against an insurance company’s claims that there is no insurance coverage. Stacy brought these skills and knowledge with her to Amanda Demanda where she has dedicated her career to helping those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Stacy is passionate about helping people of all walks of life who have been wrongfully harmed by others. Her practice focuses on personal injury litigation involving motor vehicle accidents, trucking collisions, slip/trip and falls, construction accidents, premises liability injuries, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, medical malpractice, and complex products liability. In her free time, Stacy enjoys spending time with her family and true crime podcasts.

Ursula C. Cogswell

West Palm Beach, FL

Ursula C. Cogswell is a dedicated civil litigator with over 20 years of courtroom experience. Her strategic insight and trial acumen have made her a trusted advocate for victims of personal injury. Clients value her ability to balance aggressive trial strategy with compassion, clarity, and unwavering focus throughout the litigation process. At GOLDLAW, Ms. Cogswell plays an integral role in the firm’s litigation team. She handles a wide range of serious personal injury matters including: - Motor vehicle accidents - Trucking collisions - Motorcycle accidents - Premises liability cases - Construction site accidents - Products liability cases - Negligent security - Accidental drownings - Wrongful death - Traumatic brain injuries - Sexual assault - Nursing home abuse/neglect - Medical malpractice She also has experience handling complex multijurisdictional claims, requiring coordination across national and international parties, insurers, and legal systems, as well as appellate work. Her litigation reflects a meticulous, results-driven approach, fueled by strong legal analysis and mastery of procedural strategy. Known for her attention to detail and ability to simplify complex issues, she has earned the trust of clients facing life-altering injuries.

Lorgia Carbonaro

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Lorgia Carbonaro has worked in the personal injury field since 1986, pursuing her passion for helping people. She is bilingual and joined Chalik & Chalik in 2011.

Aryeh Carter

Portland, OR

Aryeh Carter is a compassionate and tenacious personal injury attorney with Merkel & Conner. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, with working knowledge of French and Hebrew, Aryeh brings a global perspective and strong communication skills to his legal practice. He began his career as a public defender in Oregon, gaining extensive courtroom experience. Aryeh also holds a master’s degree in applied linguistics from Portland State University - an asset that sharpens his advocacy for injury victims. Outside of work, he enjoys studying languages, literature, and biking through Portland’s vibrant neighborhoods.

Kayla Carmosino

Indianapolis, IN

Kayla Carmosino earned her J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Before transferring to Sturm College of Law, Kayla studied at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law and worked as a law clerk for WKW during that time. She’s thrilled to be back in Indy, focusing her legal practice on medical malpractice, premises liability, and transportation accidents. Before rejoining WKW, Kayla worked for a nationally known medical malpractice firm in Denver, Colorado. A central Indiana native, Kayla attended Purdue University, where she majored in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Philosophy. A dedicated student and innate leader, Kayla was named to the Dean’s List every semester and held leadership positions within her sorority, Alpha Phi. Kayla enjoys giving back to the community. She is a Big Sister mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana, and was also a Big Sister mentor during her time in Colorado. She has also spent time volunteering with Indiana Legal Services. Kayla loves staying active outdoors, spending time with her husband and their rescue dogs, Maggie and Willie, and cheering on the Boilermakers.

Scott Ufford

Wichita, KS

Scott Ufford is a Kansas native specializing in personal injury and Social Security law, licensed in Kansas and Missouri. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2016, where he was a member of the Student Bar Association. He holds a Bachelor's in Secondary Education with an English emphasis from Wichita State University, where he was also a track and cross country athlete. Scott remains involved with these programs and enjoys running, singing, playing harmonica, and supporting the arts. He is dedicated to helping people in Wichita and the broader Kansas community.

Martin B. Schwartz

Tampa, FL

With 33 years of unwavering dedication to immigration and naturalization law, Attorney Martin B. Schwartz has distinguished himself as a prominent figure in the field. His extensive experience spans a wide range of immigration matters, including family immigration, asylum claims, immigration court representation, criminal defense for immigrants, and naturalization applications. Attorney Schwartz’s contributions to the legal community have been marked by his involvement in groundbreaking cases and as a featured speaker at numerous immigration lawyers’ conferences. Contributions to Legal Education: Participated as a panelist and author at local and national seminars sponsored by the American Immigration Lawyers Association from 1998 to 2004, covering topics such as Immigration Litigation Issues, Detention/Bond Issues, Asylum Law, Immigration Consequences of Criminal Pleas, and the use of Secret Evidence against Non-US Citizens. Key Prior Roles: Rural Law Center, Apopka, Florida - Managed the immigration legal department for a legal aid office established by Catholic nuns, handling removal defense, employment cases in federal court, representation of Haitians seeking asylum, and more. Legal Services of North Florida, Quincy, Florida - Conducted legal advice clinics, represented clients with cases involving family law, consumer law, real property law, and provided assistance to migrant farm workers and Central American asylum applicants. Notable Case: Member of the litigation team in the groundbreaking case of Al Najjar v. Reno, 97 F. Supp. 2D 1329 (S.D. FLA. 2000), which challenged the use of classified evidence to detain a non-US Citizen suspected of ties to a terrorist organization. Attorney Martin B. Schwartz’s unwavering commitment to the immigrant community and his extensive experience make him a distinguished advocate and a leading authority in immigration and naturalization law. His tireless efforts have significantly impacted the lives of countless immigrants, ensuring their rights are protected and upheld under the law.

Mikell West

Corpus Christi, TX

Mikell is a skilled and experienced trial and appellate practitioner, having represented clients all across the state of Texas before trial courts, various courts of appeals, and the Supreme Court of Texas. Mikell graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law, where he clerked for Judge Barbara Nellermoe at the 45th District Court in Bexar County and for Judge Emilio Garza at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Before joining the Bandas Law Firm, Mikell was a partner for many years at a highly respected defense firms in South Texas, where he learned the ins and outs of litigation and honed his skills as a fierce advocate for his clients. Mikell uses this experience and drive to help plaintiffs who have been injured or mistreated by corporations or individuals seek justice.

Zebulun Q Weeks

Provo, UT

Zebulun “Zeb” Q Weeks is a native of Nevada and Utah who learned at a young age that there is a difference between right and wrong, and between what’s fair and what’s unjust. His love of fairness took him through a variety of careers before joining Flickinger Sutterfield & Boulton in 2016 as a personal injury attorney. Mr. Weeks can relate to his clients and understand where they are coming from. He is the kind of lawyer who is there for you. If he is available, you can be sure that he will pick up the phone. He is also fluent in Spanish.

Heather Campbell

Brighton, CO

Heather Campbell earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Dakota in 1998 and her law degree from the University of Idaho in 2004. After clerking at the Colorado Court of Appeals and working in insurance defense, she co-founded Dugan & Campbell, PLLC, focusing her practice on personal injury claims with an emphasis on client communication.

Todd Boehlje has been practicing law since 1996, representing clients in automobile accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, and product liability. He also consults on probate and business-related matters, working to achieve fair resolutions and fight against insurance companies.

James F. Spiering is an attorney with over 40 years of experience practicing on the Central Coast. He specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases, and has a proven track record of success. He works directly with clients to help them recover for their injuries.

Maria Avila

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Maria Avila, a native of Colombia, holds an associate degree in criminal justice and is pursuing a bachelor's degree at Florida Atlantic University with the goal of becoming a criminal lawyer. She is also a certified Florida Notary and has prior experience in personal injury and worker's compensation cases, offering translation services to Spanish-speaking clients.

Alexander J. Blume is a VA Accredited attorney at The Downs Law Group. He was recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch attorney in the 2026 Edition and by National Trial Lawyers as a ‘Top 40 Attorney Under 40’ in Florida. He graduated from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University with a Juris Doctor in May 2021, concentrating in Environmental Law and Land Use. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Emory University in May 2017. He has diverse legal experience, including working as a law clerk for Cole, Scott, & Kissane P.A. and as a legal extern for the Pace Land Use Law Center.

Stephen Wauck

Chicago, IL

Stephen Wauck joined Katz Friedman on October 1, 2025. His practice focuses on representing injured workers in Workers' Compensation claims throughout Illinois and plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Prior to joining Katz Friedman, he worked for 14 years at another firm, concentrating in Workers' Compensation claims. He speaks fluent Spanish and German. He earned a BA in history from the University of Dallas and started law school at Chicago-Kent College of Law after a Fulbright scholarship year in Germany.

Spencer D. West

Miami, FL

Spencer D. West is a founding attorney and equity partner at Mitchell & West, LLC, specializing in family law. He is an aggressive litigator dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients in cases such as divorce, military divorce, custody, child support, relocation, modification, paternity, and domestic violence disputes. He has tried countless cases to conclusion and has been awarded the designation of Super Lawyers. He is licensed to practice in Florida and Massachusetts, including Florida Federal Courts and the United States Supreme Court. Before law school, he served three years in the U.S. Army as a Finance Specialist.

Warner V. Hocker

Houston, TX

A native of Houston, Texas, Warner Hocker began his legal career as a law clerk at Mithoff Law in 2005, joining the firm as an attorney in 2010. His legal practice focuses on aviation, admiralty and maritime, securities, product liability, commercial and business disputes, and premises liability. He has completed the Applied Aircraft Accident Investigation Short Course at Lewis University and has been featured by the Houston Chronicle for his work in aviation litigation. Warner received his BA at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as an LLB and Diploma in Legal Practice from The University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He then graduated from South Texas College of Law with a J.D., summa cum laude, and was a member of the Order of the Lytae and the Law Review. Warner is bilingual and provides translation services for the firm’s Spanish-speaking clients. He is an avid traveler and has traveled to more than 80 countries on six continents.

Ruby Villalobos Adams

Sheffield, AL

Ruby Villalobos Adams is an Attorney and member of the Alabama State Bar. She began practicing law in 2020 as a solo-practitioner until she and her partner, Ivannoel G. Dollar founded La Raza Legal, LLP in 2023. La Raza Legal was formed to serve the Minority Communities with their unique legal issues with specialized skill sets as it is a fully Spanish and English bilingual staff. Ruby is a graduate of The University of North Alabama with a BA in Foreign Languages and Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies. During college, she served as Vice President of her Sorority and Captain of the Mock Trial Team. Ruby was inducted into the University of North Alabama’s Hall of Fame for her contributions while on campus. After completing her undergraduate education, she attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law where she was President of the Hispanic Interest Law Student Association. Upon graduation in 2020, Ruby began working as a solo-practitioner in her hometown of Florence, AL specifically serving the Minority populations. Ruby’s goal is to fill the space in lack of representation of Hispanic and Spanish speaking clients in her local and the community. Ruby is able to provide a specialized representation because she is fluent in Spanish and English. Ruby’s areas of practice are Personal Injury including Workplace Accidents, Car Accidents, Slip and Falls, Premises Liability and Affirmative Immigration including but not limited to Family Based Petitions, Citizenship and Naturalization, Work Permits, Juvenile Immigration, Immigration Waivers, Adjustment of Status and U-Visas. Ruby is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Her and her husband, Irving Adams, are high school sweethearts and longtime Shoals natives. Ruby and Irving have two sons and a daughter, Jonah, Rome, and Myla.