Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Daniel Furmanski, Esq. is an exemplary attorney who has recovered millions of dollars for his clients during his legal career. Daniel is known to be an eloquent litigator who successfully resolves even the most difficult liability cases. Daniel was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He received his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University before attending the University of Miami School of law where he graduated at the very top of his class. Daniel is bilingual in Spanish and English and makes it his priority to put his client’s needs first by keeping constant communication with them regarding their case.

Brian Cabral

Victorville, CA

Brian Cabral is an associate with the Law Offices of Vondra and Hanna and focuses his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and bad faith litigation throughout California. He brings to his practice a unique perspective gleaned from his prior tenure working on the defense side, an insight that allows him to shape cases strategically for resolution. In 2017, Mr. Cabral received his BA from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In 2021, Mr. Cabral graduated Cum Laude with a J.D. from University of La Verne College of Law. While attending law school, Mr. Cabral externed for the Orange County Superior Court, Central Justice Center in the civil department. Mr. Cabral served as the President of the Latino Law Student Organization. Mr. Cabral is a member of the State Bar of California, is admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Central District of California, and an active member of the Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles (CAALA).

David C. Cook

Bluffton, SC

David C. Cook is the founder of Cook Law Firm, LLC, a single-attorney firm with over 18 years of experience in South Carolina. He comes from a family of attorneys spanning three generations. David holds a double major in History and Spanish from Clemson University, a Master's in History from UNC Charlotte, and a law degree from USC School of Law. He has decades of trial experience in criminal defense, including homicide, attempted murder, burglary, drug trafficking, DUI, and domestic violence cases. He also has nearly 20 years of experience in Family Court, handling adoptions, custody battles, and equitable division cases, as well as extensive experience in Probate Court and civil litigation. David is fluent in Spanish and English and is licensed to practice in South Carolina.