Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Neil Patel

Joliet, IL

Attorney Neil Patel is a prominent criminal defense lawyer serving Will County and DuPage County, Illinois. He graduated from DePaul University College of Law in 2006 with a JD and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois in Champaign/Urbana. Prior to becoming a defense attorney, Neil spent 5 years as an Assistant State’s Attorney at the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, prosecuting hundreds of drug cases, domestic battery offenses, and DUIs. He was assigned to the Felony Narcotics Unit, Domestic Violence Unit, and Aggravated Traffic and Misdemeanor Unit, and is the only former ASA from the Civil Asset Forfeiture Unit who now defends those cases. He has extensive trial experience, having tried hundreds of bench and jury trials, and has defended numerous demanding cases including murder charges and other serious offenses across the State of Illinois. He is fluent in Gujarati, Hindu, Spanish, and Urdu.

Saif Ahmed

Athens, GA

Meet Lead Attorney, Saif Ahmed. Saif has spent the entirety of his legal career fighting for injured clients throughout the State of Georgia. Saif is fluent in English, Urdu and Spanish, and serves as a comfort to clients going through challenging situations. A native of Smyrna, GA, Saif moved to Athens to pursue both an undergraduate and law degree from the University of Georgia. There, he earned a B.A. in International Affairs, a minor in Spanish and his Juris Doctorate. Saif also spent a semester studying law at Oxford in England. During law school, he interned for the torts division of the Department of Justice and Gwinnett County. Outside of work, Saif is passionate about cars and serving the local community through events where he’s able to provide pro bono services answering legal questions. Feel free to bring your legal questions to him, to ask him about his favorite classic car, or to get his opinion about which restaurant in town serves up the best gyro.

Deneb Martinez

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Deneb Martinez, an accomplished Associate Attorney with Weinstein Legal Team, is recognized for his exceptional legal expertise and dedication to client advocacy. Deneb commenced his educational journey by earning a B.A. in Food and Resource Economics from the University of Florida in 2014. Subsequently, he pursued and successfully obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center in 2017, leading to his admission to the Florida Bar in the same year. Deneb’s legal career is marked by his unwavering commitment to zealously represent clients, both within the courtroom and beyond. He has extensively traveled throughout the state of Florida, demonstrating his proficiency in representing clients in various districts and aspects of litigation, including trials. Prior to joining Weinstein Legal in 2022, Deneb spent five years at a respected and reputable personal injury law firm, where he emerged as one of the firm's lead litigators, acquiring valuable experience that further solidified his legal prowess. With Cuban heritage and fluency in Spanish, Deneb epitomizes diversity and inclusivity in his practice. Having grown up in South Florida and graduated from Atlantic Community High School, he possesses a deep-rooted connection to the region. Outside of his legal pursuits, he cherishes moments spent with family and is an avid supporter of Miami sports teams, displaying his passion for the local sports scene.

Ivan Abrams

Miami, FL

Ivan Abrams is the founding partner of Abrams Justice. He is a natural storyteller, problem solver, and a 'lion in the courtroom' with extensive litigation experience, having served as lead counsel in over 40 jury trials and hundreds of evidentiary motions. Ivan enjoys challenging large insurance companies and personally connects with clients and their families to understand the full impact of accidents on their lives, enabling him to effectively communicate their unique stories to a jury. He conducts his own investigations and has successfully negotiated multi-million-dollar mass tort settlements. He was named a top 40 under 40 civil litigator by the National Trial Lawyers Association in 2018.

Issac Faz

Dallas, TX

Issac Faz is an Of Counsel attorney with Luis A. Perez, P.C., practicing throughout Texas. He has a background in community advocacy, including serving as a Presidential Appointee and Chief Legislative Counsel at Dallas College. Fluent in Spanish, he holds a B.S. from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from Texas Southern Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Jean Collazo

Valencia, CA

Jean Collazo is a D.C. (Chiropractor) with over 22 years of specialized expertise in Personal Injury. She is a panel QME for over 16 years, an IME provider, and conducts Functional Capacity Examinations (FCEs). She is bilingual in English and Spanish.

Enrique A. Holguin

El Paso, TX

Enrique A. Holguin previously held a position as Associate Municipal Judge for the City of El Paso. Enrique was a practitioner in his own law office with a focus on criminal law. He also worked as an Associate Attorney for the Law Office of Mr. Joseph Sib Abraham Jr.; as well as Litigation Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, for the El Paso County District Attorney's Office. Enrique has not only practiced law in many law firms, including his own law office, but also has experience working in education as a program guidance assistant for El Paso Community College and as an eighth-grade social studies teacher in the El Paso Independent School District. He received his Juris Doctorate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and also has a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas at El Paso. A graduate of Jefferson High School, Mr. Holguin is a native of El Paso, is bilingual and not only speaks fluent English but also fluent Spanish. He will help you solve your legal problems and rebuild your life.

Karla Ishino Banning

Encinitas, CA

Karla Ishino Banning is admitted to practice law in Mexico and holds dual U.S. and Mexican citizenship. She is a former deputy district attorney in Tijuana, B.C.

Olga Grenet is an experienced attorney and an integral part of the Benenati Law Firm's bankruptcy department. She provides guidance to clients considering bankruptcy and zealously represents them in legal cases, having appeared in over a thousand Section 341 Meeting of Creditors and successfully negotiated numerous bankruptcy 'buyback' agreements. Olga graduated with honors from Barry University School of Law and passed the Florida bar exam with one of the highest scores. She has focused on bankruptcy for the last 7 years of her career, ensuring a smooth and stress-free process for clients. Olga is fluent in Spanish.

Mohammad Nasereddin-Guerra

Jackson Heights, NY

Mohammad is an accomplished litigation attorney with years of experience representing the Hispanic community. He is recognized for adeptly managing complex caseloads and for his fierce representation of clients in court. Previously, Mohammad specialized in securities litigation, where he fought for Puerto Rican investors who had lost their entire life savings in the Puerto Rico bond market collapse. In law school, Mohammad represented clients in various immigration proceedings, advocating for Immigrants’ rights. Holding a Juris Doctor from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law, Mohammad is admitted to practice in both New York and New Jersey. Fluent in Spanish and Arabic, Mohammad leverages multilingual skills to effectively serve a diverse clientele.

Juanita Ortiz

Boynton Beach, FL

Juanita Ortiz is a founding paralegal for Bodden & Bennett Law Group, with over 15 years of experience. She has worked exclusively with Carlos A. Bodden and W. David Bennett for 10 of those years, handling all aspects of personal injury claims from pre-litigation to litigation and overseeing hundreds of cases through jury trial and appellate level. She gained her knowledge and passion for law by representing injured heroes. Ms. Ortiz holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Devry University. She is fluent in Spanish and resides in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Alfredo Lorenzo

Los Angeles, CA

Alfredo Lorenzo works on a vast array of matters at the firm, including employment cases and mass torts. He is a native Spanish speaker and regularly integrates his language skills into his legal practice. Prior to joining McNicholas & McNicholas, Mr. Lorenzo worked as a real estate associate, handling tax credit finance, secured real estate finance, and leasing. He also served as a substitute teacher.

Yadira Santana

Las Vegas, NV

Yadira Santana is a Supervising Attorney at Gastelum Attorneys, a first-generation Mexican-American who moved to Las Vegas at age 3. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature with a minor in Philosophy, Law & Ethics from the University of Nevada, Reno. She attended California Western School of Law, completing her first year in the top 5%, and later transferred to Boyd School of Law. At Boyd, she was an executive board member of La Voz, OWLS, and BLSA. Yadira completed a judicial externship and clerked for the Honorable Robert Teuton. Licensed in Nevada, she specializes in Nevada appellate matters including alimony, child support, guardianship, and custody issues.

Emma Coomes

Houston, TX

Emma Coomes is a dedicated attorney with an unwavering commitment to obtaining fair results for her clients. She brings to the practice of law a robust blend of academic excellence, commitment to justice, and a devotion to ethical responsibility.

Michael Muñoz is a seasoned attorney with over 19 years of experience in the DFW area, specializing in family law and insurance defense. He previously managed the Arlington field office of the Texas Attorney General Child Support Division, overseeing 54,000 cases and a team of 34 staff. Muñoz has been recognized as a top attorney by Fort Worth Magazine, an Outstanding Manager in 2013, and Assistant Attorney General of the Year in 2014. He holds a J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law and a B.A. in Philosophy from Texas State University. He is licensed to practice in Texas and is the founding attorney of the Law Office of Michael Muñoz.

Anzhela Hovhannisyan

Encino, CA

Anzhela Hovhannisyan earned her Juris Doctor degree, Summa Cum Laude, from the French University in Armenia and Université Jean Moulin Lyon III in Lyon, France. She also holds multiple LLM degrees. She began her legal career in 2013 as a legal consultant and later worked at a prominent law firm in Yerevan, Armenia. She joined Davana Law Firm in September 2024.

Ryan McBride is a licensed attorney in Arizona, California, Washington, Utah, and Florida, and a partner at Kazerouni Law Group. He graduated Cum Laude from Arizona State University and received his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services and the Pat Tillman Community Leadership Award. He manages the San Diego location and focuses on consumer protection, including class action, mass tort, and complex civil cases. He is conversant in Spanish.

Gregory W. Fox

Fresno, CA

Gregory W. Fox is a highly respected Fresno criminal and DUI defense attorney. He represents clients throughout California’s Central Valley. He obtained his Juris Doctorate from San Joaquin College of Law in 2005, graduating valedictorian, and holds a bachelor's degree in criminology from California State University, Fresno, magna cum laude.

Doreen Benyamin

Los Angeles, CA

Doreen Benyamin, Esq., is an Associate Attorney at Arash Law, specializing in personal injury law. She earned her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she majored in Psychology and minored in Spanish. She is trilingual in English, Spanish, and Farsi.

Olga Peña

Encino, CA

Olga practices exclusively in the areas of labor and employment on behalf of management. She represents both public and private sector employers in litigating the entire spectrum of employment litigation matters, including single plaintiff, class actions and Private Attorney General Act representative actions, wage and hour matters, and government agency investigations. She also advises employers concerning all matters pertaining to employment issues including revisions to employee handbooks and policies and providing advice and counsel on all personnel decisions. Olga also conducts trainings in multiple areas of practice in both English and Spanish. Prior to joining the firm, Olga represented corporate clients in civil litigation, as well as public entities in various matters. Olga served as a judicial extern in the Southern District of Texas for Magistrate Judge Ronald G. Morgan, participating in the conducting of various pretrial matters and evidentiary proceedings on delegation from the judges of the district court and participating in trial and disposition of civil cases upon consent of the litigants.

Raymond Ardito has over 23 years of experience handling various personal injury cases, including construction accidents, vehicle accidents, premises liability, and municipal liability, consistently securing millions of dollars for accident victims.

Amanda Rae Melvin

Woodstock, GA

Amanda Melvin is an associate attorney practicing personal injury law and criminal defense. She is passionate about economic justice and believes in using her voice to help those who need it most. Amanda is a University of Florida alum and attended Stetson University where she earned her law degree. She is dedicated to serving her community and is looking forward to helping clients get justice.

Thelma Paredes

Los Angeles, CA

Thelma Paredes is the Senior Case Manager, bringing over 16 years of experience in personal injury, including a background in workers’ compensation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from California State University, Long Beach. Known for her compassion and strong work ethic, Thelma works closely with Mr. Hershler to achieve the best results for clients, having helped thousands through difficult times.