Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Bryan Fields Jones

Morganton, NC

Bryan Fields Jones is a North Carolina native who has been practicing law in Morganton for 15 years. He previously worked as a State Prosecutor for Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, and Pender Counties. Before law school, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Honduras.

Bereniz Rivera

Calabasas, CA

Bereniz Rivera is a certified paralegal with over 17 years of experience specializing in personal injury law. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Management with a minor in Communication and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business Management at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). She is fluent in Spanish.

Yina Rosa

Gaithersburg, MD

Ms. Yina is a skilled Honduran attorney with a bachelor’s degree in law from the Universidad Autonoma of Honduras and a master’s degree in law from Penn State University (LLM). She has successfully passed the New York State Bar exam and is fluent in both English and Spanish. She brings extensive expertise in U.S. immigration law, regulations, and policy, covering areas such as adjustment of status, consular processing, naturalization, and removal defense. She is dedicated to ensuring that clients receive exceptional service in resolving their immigration matters and reuniting families.

Alexis Cavazos

Plano, TX

Alexis se graduó con _honores_ de la Escuela de Derecho SMU Dedman. Durante sus estudios, sirvió como externo para la Honorable Renee H. Toliver en el Distrito Norte de Texas y como interno para la Honorable Diana Saldaña en el Distrito Sur de Texas. También formó parte de la Clínica Civil/Consumidor donde asistió y manejó una apelación de desalojo. Antes de estudiar derecho, se graduó con _máximos honores_ con una Licenciatura en Artesde la Universidad Texas A&M. Durante ese periodo, Alexis trabajó en una firma de lesiones personales donde desarrolló una pasión por ayudar a los texanos lesionados. Como abogado asociado en The Barber Law Firm, Alexis está dedicado a representar a individuos que han sido lesionados debido a la negligencia de terceros. En la firma, maneja todo tipo de casos de lesiones personales, incluyendo accidentes de vehículos motorizados, accidentes laborales, mordeduras graves de perros, muertes injustas y reclamaciones por responsabilidad de las instalaciones. Construye cuidadosamente los casos para lograr la máxima compensación para sus clientes. Alexis está habilitado para ejercer en todos los tribunales del Estado de Texas. Es miembro de la Asociación de Abogados Litigantes de Texas y de la Asociación de Abogados Litigantes de Dallas. Alexis nació y creció en el sur de Texas y habla español con fluidez. En su tiempo libre, disfruta jugar tenis y ciclismo.

Tabitha Herrera

Austin, TX

Tabitha Herrera is an attorney licensed in Florida, Colorado, and Texas, with broad legal experience across civil, criminal, and appellate matters. Originally from El Paso, Texas, she is bilingual in English and Spanish. Before joining Doyle & Seelbach, she served in the Tax Litigation Division of the Office of the Texas Attorney General. She earned her J.D. from Florida State University College of Law.

Karla Preciado

Valencia, CA

Karla Preciado is an attorney and co-founder of Garcia Preciado Law. Her legal journey began as a former auto insurance claims adjuster, giving her a unique understanding of insurance company practices. She has extensive experience in both pre-litigation and litigation, handling a wide range of personal injury cases including auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, sexual abuse, premises liability, products liability, and dog bites. Karla has recovered millions of dollars for her clients and is known for her methodical approach, transparency, and relentless pursuit of justice. She is a proud Loyola alum, where she excelled academically and was involved in the Youth Justice Education Clinic and the Riverside Public Defender's Office.

Kelsey M. Peddie

Portland, OR

Kelsey focuses her practice on litigating civil disputes, including employment, business, insurance coverage, and environmental disputes. She joined Chenoweth Law Group in 2018 after working as a law clerk with the firm. She graduated cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2018. While at Lewis & Clark, Kelsey served as Notes and Comments Editor of Lewis & Clark Law Review. She was a member of Lewis & Clark's nationally and internationally recognized Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court team. Kelsey also acted as a mentor to first-year students and participated in Business Law Society. Prior to joining CLG, Kelsey gained valuable insight into how to effectively resolve disputes while working as a law clerk at Northwest Workers' Justice Project and serving as a volunteer at the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon. Kelsey earned a Bachelor of Arts from University of Oregon in 2014, where she graduated with a major in journalism and minors in political science and Spanish. During her undergraduate studies, Kelsey participated actively in campus life. She spent two years as a member of the executive board of the Associated Students of the University of Oregon and studied abroad in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys cheering on the Ducks, exploring Portland's many interesting restaurants, enjoying Oregon's wine country, traveling with friends, assisting Lewis & Clark's Jessup team as a volunteer judge, and hiking the Columbia River Gorge's many beautiful trails.

Paul Garcia

Valencia, CA

Paul Garcia is an attorney and co-founder of Garcia Preciado Law. He brings a unique perspective as a former auto insurance claims adjuster, providing invaluable insights into insurance company operations. He has extensive experience in both pre-litigation and litigation, handling various personal injury cases including auto accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, and wrongful death. Paul is dedicated to preparing each case for trial and has successfully secured significant settlements and verdicts for his clients, including a $14 million verdict as second-chair in a semi-truck accident jury trial. He is a Loyola alum, where he was involved in the Youth Justice Education Clinic and the Riverside Public Defender's Office.

Laura Gómez Duarte

Houston, TX

Laura graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and obtained her Juris Doctor degree with honors from the University of Houston Law Center. In law school, Laura served as a Senior Articles Editor for the Houston Law Review. She was inducted into the Order of the Barristers due to her successes as a member of the renowned UHLC National Mock Trial Team, which included winning the first Tex-ABOTA Showdown Trial Advocacy Competition and receiving its overall Best Advocate award. As a law student, Laura also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Vanessa Gilmore and Alfred H. Bennett of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Christine Weems of the 281st Judicial District Court in Harris County, Texas.

Christie Hoffman Gibbons

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL

Christie Hoffman Gibbons is an associate attorney with a diverse background and a profound commitment to helping individuals navigate intricate legal matters. She graduated from Harvard Law School in 2023 and specializes in Defense Base Act cases, representing injured workers globally. She also holds an MBA from the University of Florida and a B.A. from Georgetown University.

Trial lawyer concentrating in personal injury, including car and bus crashes, trucking collisions, and slip and fall incidents. Former insurance defense attorney. Recovered millions for clients. Recognized as a SuperLawyers™ Rising Star since 2019 and a New Leader of the Bar in 2023. Member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Chloe M. Boudazin primarily practices family law, including divorce, custody, and support, as well as civil litigation. She was a Lead Editor for the Drexel Law Review and is fluent in French and proficient in Spanish.

Armando D. Izquierdo

Cumming, GA

Armando D. Izquierdo joined the Law Offices of Humberto Izquierdo, Jr., PC in 2015, focusing his practice on defending the rights of injured workers in Georgia. He graduated with honors from the Charlotte School of Law in 2015 and is a native Spanish and English speaker.

Sandra Ulloa

North Chesterfield, VA

Sandra L. Ulloa, a native of Blacksburg, Virginia, was brought up in a bilingual setting speaking fluent Spanish. She graduated from Blacksburg High School in 1993 with honors. Ms. Ulloa practices criminal, traffic, Immigration, and family law as well as acting as Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) representing the best interest of children in both the Hispanic community and the community at large. She is currently a partner in the law offices of Sommers Ulloa.

Amy R. Howard

Charlotte, NC

After receiving her B.A. from The Pennsylvania State University in Political Science with a minor in Spanish in 1992, Amy received her J.D. from Western New England College School of Law in 1995. She relocated to the Charlotte area shortly after graduating from law school. With over 28 years of legal experience, Amy has developed innovative ways to handle conflict resolution. She has dedicated her practice to family and juvenile law, representing clients in uncontested divorces; legal separation; premarital and post-marital agreements; legitimation and name changes; juvenile defense; and complex equitable distribution, alimony, child support and child custody matters. In 2014 Amy was certified as a Family Financial Mediator through the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to serve as a facilitator. Amy is a well-rounded and dedicated attorney who enjoys her career of helping people through some of the most difficult times in their lives. She has been a speaker for the National Business Institute, A.G. Edwards, and Stifel Nicolaus in continuing education. She also has participated in the Second Saturdays workshop in Lake Norman and at the Free Legal Clinic offered through the Women’s Commission, and through the Mecklenburg County’s Community Support Services. Having personally experienced legal separation and divorce, she understands the impact it has on individual clients and their families. She is fortunate to have raised two successful adult daughters.

Elan Cabrero

Fort Worth, TX

Elan Cabrero is a first-generation American attorney fluent in Spanish, specializing in criminal defense and civil defense. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his law degree from Texas A&M School of Law. He has tried over 50 cases to verdict and brings valuable insight from his experience representing insurance companies.

Madelin D’Arce

Naples, FL

Mrs. D’Arce is responsible for work in the Firm’s commercial litigation, community association and real estate practices. She handles lawsuits at the trial, post-judgment, and appellate levels for commercial, business, real estate, and construction matters, including complex disputes, as well as prosecutes and defends individuals and businesses for claims that include breach of contract, conversion, fraud, and other business torts. Mrs. D’Arce counsels clients concerning landlord/tenant disputes in addition to commercial and residential evictions. She is also responsible for advising and representing individuals and businesses with the purchase and sale of businesses and real estate. Interning with several County Court judges before and during law school provided Mrs. D’Arce an inside perspective to the judiciary and the practice of law. She relies on that experience as she serves, today, as State Court Liaison for the Miami-Dade Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Her expertise promotes and maintains positive relations with the county’s local judges. Mrs. D’Arce considers her greatest professional accomplishments to have been helping a single mother regain the title to her home after being a victim of fraud, being honored as a member of the 2015 Class of Leaders in the Law by the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and presenting an oral argument before the Third District Court of Appeal.

Thomas A. Kennedy

Vero Beach, FL

Thomas A. Kennedy is an attorney specializing in Criminal Defense and Immigration law. He is authorized to practice in Florida (state and federal courts), Maryland, and the District of Columbia. He has been practicing law since 1991, including nine years as a public defender.

Monica P. Da Silva

Tampa, FL

Monica graduated from the University of South Florida in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminology. Monica then obtained her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 2005 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2006. During law school, Monica served on Stetson’s Advocacy Board as a member of the Client Skills Board and competed in numerous competitions at a national level on Stetson’s Negotiation Competition Team. Monica also served as Deputy Chief of Stetson’s prestigious Ambassador Program. In addition, Monica contributed considerable pro bono work to local organizations and was a recipient of the William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award. During and after law school, Monica also served on the Board of Directors of a local grassroots non-profit literacy organization. Upon graduating from law school, Monica entered private practice and worked in the area of marital and family law. Monica has been practicing exclusively in the area of marital and family law since 2006. Monica has held memberships in numerous legal organizations including the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, the Family Law and Young Lawyers Divisions of the Florida Bar, the Family Law Committee of the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Hillsborough County Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, the Family Law and Young Lawyers Divisions of the Hillsborough County Bar Association and she is also admitted to practice in the United States Middle District of Florida. Monica is fluent in Spanish and serves the local Hispanic community in all family law matters.

Vardan Ksachukyan

North Hollywood, CA

Mr. Ksachukyan comes from an exceptionally prestigious academic background. After graduating from UCLA with honors, he attended Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. His distinguished academic record secured him an esteemed position with California Supreme Court Judge J. Baxter. This experience, along with his extensive individual work in civil litigation and business law, makes him an invaluable member and founding partner of the YMPK Law Group. Mr. Ksachukyan is a highly respected member of the California State Bar and is also licensed to practice law in the state of Nevada. Throughout his career, he has recovered millions for his clients through vigorous litigation and strategic settlements. During his time at Southwestern Law School, Mr. Ksachukyan was an integral part of the Negotiation Team. Today, he continues to contribute to the legal community by volunteering as a judge for the team during competitions. Renowned as a master of mediations and settlements, Mr. Ksachukyan’s expertise and dedication ensure the best outcomes for his clients.

Kori Brett McKeithan

Hilton Head Island, SC

Kori Brett McKeithan co-founded Liberty Oak Law Firm in 2018, focusing on real estate law. She graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2004 and also holds degrees from the University of North Carolina and the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. She is admitted to practice in South Carolina and assists Spanish-speaking clients.

John O. Clune

San Diego, CA

John Clune is Of Counsel at Guy Levy Law. He has been an attorney since 1995. John was previously a partner at the Provan Clune Law Firm, where he defended insurance companies. After he met attorney Guy Levy in 2011, John decided to devote his practice permanently and exclusively to helping people avoid being taken advantage of by insurance companies. John's passion is assisting clients to tell their stories to a jury and obtain the justice they deserve. John was recognized as a Super Lawyer (2022- 2024) and awarded a Top 100 Jury Verdict, Motor Vehicle Accidents (California, 2022). John has recovered millions of dollars for his clients while handling thousands of cases and all aspects of civil litigation, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and jury trials. In law school at U.C. Hastings, John won the American Jurisprudence Award for Moot Court and was a production editor of the prestigious Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly. He attended college at the University of San Diego on a Presidential Scholarship and won the Most Outstanding Student award in his Political Science major. He spent his junior year abroad in Spain and graduated magna cum laude. John is especially proud to speak Spanish with many of his clients.

Shana D. Velez

Denver, CO

Shana Velez is a dedicated attorney with over 18 years of experience in family and immigration law, as well as criminal defense. Her journey into law began with a desire to assist individuals who faced challenges navigating the legal system. Raised in Denver, Shana's decision to pursue law school stemmed from her aspiration to support those without access to the opportunities she had encountered.