Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Maritza M. Antu

Houston, TX

Maritza M. Antu is a criminal defense attorney with over 18 years of legal experience, including roles as a former chief prosecutor and criminal judge. She has successfully handled over 430 case dismissals and tried more than 72 jury trials. Maritza is fluent in both English and Spanish, providing legal guidance to a diverse clientele.

Danielle Ross

Scranton, PA

Danielle is one of the most experienced lawyers in Northeastern Pennsylvania in the area of Family Law, successfully handling thousands of cases involving divorce, custody or adoption. Over the course of her career, she has expanded her practice to Immigration Law and Criminal Law and now offers all of her legal services in both English and En español- Immigration, Criminal, Removal/Deportation, Divorce, Custody, Adoption.

Bo Katzakian

San Jose, CA

Bo Katzakian has been assisting California's injured workers through the process of their claims for nearly 20 years, and several radical changes in the law. As a South Bay native who has also lived in the central valley as well as central coast, Bo knows the challenges facing California's workers in many different regions and economic environments.

Joey Garcia

Fairmont, WV

Joey Garcia has been admitted to practice law in West Virginia for over thirteen years. He practices primarily in the areas of personal injury litigation, including car accidents, commercial truck accidents, medical malpractice, workplace injuries, and wrongful death. Joey also practices in the areas of civil rights law, lemon law, and criminal defense. Upon graduation, Joey practiced law for three years with a corporate defense firm, and dedicated the next five years of his career to public service in the Office of the Governor of the State of West Virginia. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin appointed Joey to serve as Deputy General Legal Counsel and Director of Legislative Affairs from 2012 to 2017. Upon his inauguration, Governor Jim Justice appointed Joey to serve as his Senior Counsel for Legislation and Policy through October of 2017. In these roles, Joey advised the Governor on legal issues, and he developed and advocated for the passage of various legislative and policy initiatives. Joey has served two terms as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing Fairmont and Marion County. He currently serves in the 76th delegate district, which includes West Fairmont, Rivesville, Grant Town, Barrackville, Fairview, Baxter, and Farmington. Joey graduated with a law degree from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2009. During law school, Joey served as Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board, elected by his peers, and he earned the distinction of Order of the Barristers for excellence in oral advocacy. Joey won the award for Best Written Brief in the 2008 WVU Baker Cup Competition. Joey also served as Public Interest Advocate Fellow and he assisted individuals at the WVU Immigration Clinic. Joey is a graduate of Fairmont Senior High School, Class of 2001. He founded Garcia Law PLLC to protect the rights of injured people against the bullies of the world to achieve justice for them and their families.

Kristina E. Tyler

Baltimore, MD

Kristina E. Tyler is an attorney-at-law and medical investigator at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology & Physiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Translation from the University of Maryland College Park. She worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at The Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute and earned a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification. She earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she was Associate Comment Editor on the Law Review. She previously worked as a mass tort attorney.

Sean H. Le

Rockville, MD

Sean H. Le was born and raised in Rockville, MD, and practices in Maryland. Specializing in DUIs, DWIs, and traffic violations, criminal defense, and personal injury, Mr. Le truly cares about his clients and is committed to delivering high-quality legal representation.

Elizabeth Moreno-Robb

Pleasanton, CA

Elizabeth Moreno-Robb is a Senior Litigation Attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in personal injury law. She handles cases including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and construction defects, and has successfully negotiated and litigated against large entities. A Spanish-speaking attorney, she integrates her cultural understanding to serve the Latin/Hispanic community. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2004 and Santa Clara University in 1998.

Jon Jamieson

Mesa, AZ

Although Jon Jamieson was born in California, he claims native status, having lived in the East Valley since he was six years old. Jon learned the value of hard work from his father while working in the family business - an aluminum foundry and machine shop in Phoenix. When he was nineteen, Jon served a mission for his church in Honduras. After returning from his mission, Jon earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2002. After graduating college, Jon obtained his law degree from Ohio Northern University, where he received various awards for excellence in advocacy in the school’s Moot Court program, in which he competed against other law schools from across the country. Jon has been a practicing attorney since 2006, and has dedicated his career to helping injured victims obtain the compensation they deserve. Over the course of his career, Jon has successfully represented thousands of clients and recovered millions of dollars in compensation for those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. He remains committed to advocating for clients at East Valley Injury Law. In his free time, Jon enjoys spending time with his five children and his wife Kristy, who is a fourth generation native of Mesa. Jon is a self-proclaimed foodie and enjoys cooking new recipes. Jon also coaches the Mock Trial team at Highland High School in Gilbert, where he enjoys teaching and inspiring the next generation of legal professionals.

Patrick Lyons

Washington, DC

Patrick Lyons is an attorney focusing on defective product cases, including vehicles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetics, and is currently representing women in talcum powder litigation.

Rene Gutierrez

Los Angeles, CA

Rene Gutierrez is a Litigation Attorney in The Dominguez Firm’s pre-litigation department, guiding clients through the initial stages of personal injury cases. He ensures clients receive medical care and negotiates with insurance carriers, driven by his connection to Los Angeles' diverse communities.

Richard Guzmán

Los Angeles, CA

Richard Guzmán is a dedicated Litigation Attorney at The Dominguez Firm, focusing on motor vehicle accident and premises liability cases. He brings a unique blend of philosophical insight and practical legal experience, striving for justice and fair compensation for his clients.

Cristina Segui Quantock

Fayetteville, NC

Cristina S. Quantock joined Beaver Courie Law Firm in 2012, transitioning from a prosecutor role in Hoke County. She has extensive experience in criminal defense, including traffic, DWI, and serious felonies, and has since transitioned her practice to cover all areas of family law. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

Peter M. Hoogerwoerd

Coral Gables, FL

Peter Michael Hoogerwoerd is an accomplished litigator in both state and federal courts with over twenty (20) years of experience in a broad array of civil litigation, criminal defense, transactional, and appellate matters. Mr. Hoogerwoerd has focused his practice on employment matters during the seven most recent years of his practice and is an active member of the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA). Mr. Hoogerwoerd was born in Redondo Beach, California, and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Chicago, Illinois. He is fluent in Spanish and is a member of the National Association of Underwater Instructors for scuba-diving. Mr. Hoogerwoerd is an avid fan of ‘house’ music and enjoys mixing and producing music on the weekends as his avocation. Mr. Hoogerwoerd has represented clients as lead counsel in over 300 federal cases and presently has ninety-three (93) reported decisions on Westlaw. Mr. Hoogerwoerd has had two class actions conditionally certified in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Truman Haycock

Hilliard, OH

Truman Haycock is an Associate Attorney at The Friedmann Firm LLC, joining in 2024. He is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and earned his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School, where he graduated with honors. A Columbus, Ohio native, Truman was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Employment Law and the Floyd D. Weatherspoon Award for Employment Discrimination & Labor Law during his time at Capital Law School. He also served as President of the Capital Law ACLU Chapter. Before law school, he received his bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and worked abroad in Nayarit, Mexico. He speaks English, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Michael P. Kelton

Deltona, FL

Michael P. Kelton is a Florida-born attorney who earned his BBA, MBA, and JD from Stetson University. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006. He gained extensive experience in medical malpractice, personal injury, and insurance defense, and served as attorney for the City of DeLand's Historic Preservation Board and prosecutor for city ordinance violations. In 2020, he founded Kelton Law, P.A.

Michael A. Perez

Chicago, IL

Certified Cook County Mandatory Arbitrator, Chair Qualified.

Eduardo J. Ascencio

Los Angeles, CA

Eduardo J. Ascencio is an experienced litigator with over 25 years of experience, representing plaintiffs in catastrophic injury medical malpractice actions since 2004. He previously defended healthcare professionals, gaining insight into defense tactics. He is a fluent Spanish speaker, enhancing the firm's ability to serve the Hispanic population across California and other areas.

Xue Connelly

Alexandria, VA

Xue Connelly is an associate at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC, specializing in bankruptcy, wills, trusts and estates. Ms. Connelly helps individuals and small businesses throughout Northern Virginia protect their assets. She has extensive experience handling all forms of bankruptcy, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 for individuals, and Chapter 7 for businesses. She also concentrates on estate planning and administration, advising clients on the latest and most efficient asset-protection strategies. Ms. Connelly began her career at Wade, Grimes, Friedman, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC in 2012 as a paralegal. In addition to her work at the firm, she was the senior research editor for the National Security Law Journal from 2016 to 2018 and an executive board member. Ms. Connelly received her J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. She also served as a student advisor in the George Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic, where she provided pro bono legal assistance to veterans and their families on issues such as uncontested domestic law cases, veterans disability appeals, discharge upgrades, and other matters. Ms. Connelly grew up in both Alexandria, VA, and in Bogota, Colombia, she is a native spanish speaker. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading and beating her husband in Scrabble.

Rich Eichenbaum is a Bay Area native and attorney at Live Oak Injury Law Group. He earned his bachelor's degree from U.C. Berkeley in 1987 and his Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1991. He passed the California Bar Exam in 1991. With over 30 years of experience, he initially worked in insurance defense before dedicating his practice to representing victims of catastrophic injury incidents, handling a wide range of personal injury cases.

Sabrina E. Taub is a trilingual litigation attorney fluent in Spanish and French. She graduated Cum Laude from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Arts and obtained her Juris Doctor from Hofstra University in 2003. Her career began in construction and worksite accidents litigation, later moving to medical malpractice. She has recovered millions for injured clients and is a member of the Nassau County Bar Association and New York State Trial Lawyers Association.

Alvaro S. Lizarraga

Los Angeles, CA

Alvaro S. Lizarraga brings a broad range of legal experience as a Workers’ Compensation Partner. He is well versed in all phases of case handling and is bilingual, adept at interpreting case specifics to Spanish-speaking clients.

Juan De Pedro

Las Vegas, NV

Juan De Pedro is an attorney who has exclusively practiced Immigration Law since his admission to the Colorado Bar and the U.S. District Court of Colorado in 2007. Originally from Puerto Rico, he moved to Colorado and became a first-generation college student, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice from Colorado State University. He then graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 2007, where he was an active member of the Latino Law Student Association. Juan is recognized as an expert on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions in Colorado and volunteers his time for community legal aid and citizenship drives. He has successfully handled a range of cases from athletic visas to deportation defense.

Christopher W. McMullin

Paoli, PA

Christopher W. McMullin is a partner at HoeyLegal. He graduated from the College of Charleston with a B.A. in Communication and a minor in Spanish, and from Temple University Beasley School of Law with a J.D. in 2012. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the United States Eastern District of Pennsylvania. His practice areas include wrongful death claims, premises liability/slip and fall, motor vehicle accidents, trucking and school bus accidents, construction accidents, crime victims and sexual abuse, and medical malpractice.

Linda M. Coronato

Saddle Brook, NJ

Linda M. Coronato has over 27 years of experience in the legal field and is not afraid to fight for the rights of her clients. As a member of the New Jersey and New York Bars, she has handled cases involving child custody, Domestic Violence alimony, adoption, pre-nuptial agreements, as well as many other matters of family law. Her lengthy experience includes the ability to resolve difficult cases and arrive at settlement without the time and expense of continued litigation. Ms. Coronato has worked with several prestigious firms in family law and has appeared before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Ms. Coronato is fluent in English, Italian, Spanish and French, enabling her to ease communication frustrations for those clients whose native tongue is not English. With her years of experience as a New Jersey divorce lawyer, she has become a strong advocate for her clients when they are going through the trauma of a divorce or child custody battle. She is a staunch defender of victims of domestic abuse and won’t back down from challenging cases. Linda truly cares about each client she represents. Ms. Coronato knows the right questions to ask to develop a course of action to navigate her clients through their legal issues. She carefully listens to her clients. Then she gives straightforward honest advice. Ms. Coronato spends time educating her clients about the law, so they can make the right decisions. Also, one of Linda’s strongest qualities is her ability to relate to her clients. She learns all the details of each of her cases to insure each client the best representation possible. Ms. Coronato makes it a priority to understand her clients’ perspectives and effectively advocates their positions. Linda truly cares about her clients and they know it. Linda is an experienced NJ divorce attorney handling cases in and out of court. She is an effective negotiator who has successfully settled many cases. Linda has excellent communication skills and is an outstanding writer. She drafts effective legal briefs, certifications, and other legal pleadings. Ms. Coronato’s focus is to get her clients through the divorce process and on to a better future. She knows that divorce is a life-changing event and diligently represents her clients’ interests. Linda has an aggressive yet compassionate approach to each case she handles. Her first goal is to protect your rights. She delivers valued based representation, so you can achieve your goals.