Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Kamran Amintaheri

San Diego, CA

Kamran recently passed the bar after over a year with KLG, where he participated in three trials alongside top attorneys. Fluent in Spanish and Farsi, he has lived in five countries. Starting his education in Hardware Engineering at Azad University in Tehran, Kamran changed his major to Business Administration in Spanish during his time in UAE and Honduras for two two years. He completed his Bachelor's in Business Administration at San Francisco State University and began his career as an Investment Banker at Chase. With a family background in law, Kamran later pursued a legal career, recently passing the Bar Exam and soon joining our team of attorneys. When not working with clients, Kamran enjoys playing the piano, tennis, and skiing, as well as spending time with friends and family.

Maria Valentin

Tampa, FL

Maria Valentin has been a member of the NY and NJ bar since 2003 and 2002, respectively. She is a graduate of Princeton University and Pace University School of Law. She has served as an attorney/advocate for immigrants and immigration issues since 2005. She is a dual career professional, also teaching History, Law, and Film. She is an Adjunct Professor at Westchester Community College and a frequent commentator on issues related to Latinos and immigration, education, politics, and history. She was the first Latina elected to the School Board for White Plains, NY. She is a recipient of a Fulbright-Hays Award to India, studied law in South Africa, and has traveled globally. As a bilingual and bicultural 'Puerto Rican - American' attorney, she is keenly interested in immigration and civil rights issues, having served on the State Board for the NY Civil Liberties Union and as Hudson Valley Chapter Chair.

Michael D. Overman

Haddon Heights, NJ

Michael D. Overman is a distinguished attorney in Federal Workers’ Compensation law; his practice focuses on representing injured workers who qualify under the Federal Workers’ Compensation Act for wage loss and medical benefits from compensable work-related injuries. With over a decade of legal expertise, Michael D. Overman has successfully handled thousands of cases. His experience covers a wide range of issues in Federal Workers’ Compensation law, with a particular focus on the Defense Base Act (DBA). He is strongly committed to serving claimants and workers who qualify under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and its extension acts. Michael has represented his clients in numerous hearings and achieved numerous successful appeals throughout his career. He is known for his responsive and empathetic advocacy, candid approach, and strong relationships with defense counsel and adjusters. He has secured millions of dollars in settlements, including notable achievements in challenging cases like securing settlements for very late claims and representing clients with PTSD from civilian contracting roles. He is fluent in Spanish.

Andrew Lillywhite

Logan, UT

Andrew Lillywhite advises clients in business law, contracts, estate planning, probate, real property law, private equity, and venture capital. He focuses on protecting client assets and minimizing taxes. He is licensed in Utah and Idaho and speaks Spanish.

Erik Alvarez is the founding member of AtoZ Injury Law. He began his legal career after graduating law school, with honors, to advocate for injured victims, inspired by his mother's car accident. He declined a professional baseball career to practice personal injury law in Miami, where he has tried and litigated hundreds of cases, defeating major insurance companies. He is a member of the Million-Dollar Advocates, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, and was selected to the Top 100 National Trial Lawyers for Civil Plaintiff Lawyers, and Super Lawyers in 2020.

Ivanesse Lopez

Charlotte, NC

Ivanesse Lopez, is an associate immigration attorney. She has extensive experience in areas such as Special Immigrant Juvenile Visas, U Visas, Adjustment of Status, and Asylum. She has a proven ability to navigate complex legal challenges, build strong client relationships, and achieve successful outcomes. Ivanesse is eager to continue to assist the Hispanic community. She is originally from Puerto Rico. She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico and a Juris Doctor from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Law School. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to serving those in need. Prior to joining the Latorre Law Firm, Ivanesse served as a Supervising Attorney at a nonprofit organization, where she provided essential legal counsel and representation to individuals facing complex immigration issues. Her work in this role reinforced her dedication to justice, equality, and supporting vulnerable communities.

Joyce Bennett Alvarado

Charlotte, NC

Joyce Bennett Alvarado is an Associate Attorney in the Immigration department at Latorre Law firm. She handles U Visas, Adjustments of Status, and VAWA cases. Mrs. Bennett Alvarado earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2017. While in law school, she was elected Secretary of the Latino Law Students Association. She received her bachelor’s degree in Law with Magna Cum Laude Honors from Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana (Tegucigalpa, Honduras). Following her graduation from law school, Ms. Bennett Alvarado began her career as an immigration attorney in 2018. She has experience in humanitarian-based immigration and is passionate about helping clients navigate the complicated immigration system.

Monica Janda

Las Vegas, NV

Monica Janda, Esq. is an attorney who tirelessly advocates for her clients. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and earned her J.D. from the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. Her legal and business background makes her a unique asset, offering unparalleled business and legal advice in various legal matters including personal injury, real estate law, medical malpractice defense, immigration law, and business litigation. She is passionate about helping her clients.

Russell Ross, J.D., M.B.A.

Houston, TX

Associate Attorney Russell Ross joined The Shariff Law Firm in early 2018. He has been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas since November 2010. The Texas Bar College awarded him the Steve Kondos Most Continuing Legal Education Award in the Summer of 2016. He holds an MBA from the Jesse Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University and a JD from the Emory University School of Law. Russell graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University College of Arts and Sciences and serves on the leadership board of the Houston Vandy Alumni Chapter. Prior to beginning his legal career, he interned in the front offices of the NFL Houston Texans, NFL Tennessee Titans, and WNBA Houston Comets. Native to Houston, he graduated from Mirabeau B. Lamar High School and learned Spanish from his Peruvian family.

Steffi Rodriguez

Charlotte, NC

Steffi Rodriguez is an Associate* in the Immigration department working primarily on family-based applications at Latorre Law Firm. Ms. Rodriguez is originally from Miami, Florida and is of Colombian and Argentinian descent. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Ms. Rodriguez graduated from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2019. While in law school she interned in the legislative department for Florida’s 9th District Congressman, Darren Soto, where she was working on a bill to provide visas for foreign professionals helping and working in Puerto Rico after the Hurricane Maria. In law school, Ms. Rodriguez was involved with Hispanic Organization of Legal Advocates and the treasurer for Help Save the Next Girl, an organization advocating for human trafficking victims. Ms. Rodriguez also volunteered her time as a guardian ad litem in Hillsborough county. Prior to law school, Ms. Rodriguez received her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with Magna Cum Laude Honors from Mississippi Valley State University where she was also a student-athlete and involved in various academic honor societies. Ms. Rodriguez is a member and is licensed in North Carolina.

Gabrielle Becker is a sexual assault civil trial attorney at D. Miller & Associates, PLLC. A San Antonio native, she graduated from South Texas College of Law in Houston and Texas State University. She is bilingual in Spanish and English. Her career includes prosecuting criminal cases, family violence, internet crimes against children, and aggravated assaults at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, and sexual abuse crimes at the Comal County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. She secured several life sentences for sexual abuse crimes.

Michael Adray

Dallas, TX

Michael Adray is an Associate Attorney in Dallas with a Juris Doctor obtained in 2023, specializing in personal injury law. He is committed to advocating for clients with diligence and empathy and is actively involved in community service at Dallas homeless shelters.

Priscilla Jimenez

Philadelphia, PA

Priscilla E. Jiménez is a Spanish-fluent attorney at Kline & Specter, PC, specializing in personal injury litigation, including medical malpractice, workplace injuries, auto accidents, product liability, and civil rights cases. She is an active leader in the Hispanic legal community and works closely with immigration attorneys.

Arby Aiwazian

Glendale, CA

Arby stands up for workers in class and complex wage-and-hour matters involving employers in multiple industries, including agriculture, banking, and hospitality. He is a shareholder of Lawyers for Justice, PC. Multilingual in English, Armenian, and Spanish, Arby speaks for those who haven’t been heard. Arby’s discipline and determination has enabled him to successfully obtain class-wide resolutions in over 250 cases. Under his guidance and supervision, Lawyers for Justice, PC has recovered millions of dollars for thousands of individuals. Arby is always working to help clients recover what’s rightfully theirs. His recent wins in contested class certification motions include certification of classes of employees working for multiple national chains of retail stores, a co-working space provider, a residential management company, a container manufacturer, a parking company, a bank and a medical equipment supplier. A winner through and through, Arby’s hard work has been recognized multiple times, including: Super Lawyers Rising Stars, TopVerdict.com, Best of the Bar and Pasadena Magazine. Further, in 2011, Arby’s passion for class action litigation led to him being selected, as the only attorney in private practice, to participate in the Impact Fund’s Class Action Training Institute.

Federico Lathrop

Fallbrook, CA

Federico Lathrop specializes in litigating catastrophic personal injury, traumatic brain injury, wrongful death, wildfire, and mass tort litigation cases. He has focused on bringing justice to people harmed by the misdeeds of others, advocating on behalf of fire victims in several wildfire cases against utility companies and litigating complex personal injury cases against insurance companies. He believes jurors and judges can see that he genuinely cares about his clients.

Camilla Hedberg

Auburn, WA

Camilla Hedberg joined Ayan Law Office as a partner in 1999. She has experience as a former insurance defense attorney and graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 1993. Camilla is fluent in Swedish and conversant in Spanish.

Elaine Torres

Rancho Mirage, CA

Elaine Torres has been practicing law for eight years and has dedicated the last four years of her career to advocating for injured plaintiffs. She is proud to serve clients as part of the Walter Clark Legal Group Team, where she brings passion, persistence, and a deep commitment to justice. Prior to focusing on plaintiff’s work, Ms. Torres worked as a fierce and tireless advocate for unaccompanied minor children facing immigration removal proceedings. That experience instilled in her a strong sense of empathy and sharpened her ability to fight for the most vulnerable. A native of the Coachella Valley and fluent in Spanish, Ms. Torres is deeply connected to the community she serves. She earned her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Whittier Law School, where she distinguished herself as a Research Editor of the Law Review and as a competitive member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Board. During law school, she was awarded Whittier’s Dean Merit Scholarship, named Student of the Year for the Center for International and Comparative Law, and received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in both Contracts and Immigration Law. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of California, Irvine. Ms. Torres is actively involved in the legal community as a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, American Association for Justice, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, the Warren Slaughter-Richard Roemer American Inn of Court and the Desert Bar Association. She also serves her broader community as a member of the Palm Desert Rotary Club. When she is not advocating for her clients, Ms. Torres enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.

Ashley C. Anderson

Irvine, CA

Ashley Anderson is an attorney at Everett Dorey LLP. She graduated magna cum laude from Chapman University Fowler School of Law, where she served as an articles editor of the Chapman Law Review. During law school, she was an extern to the Honorable Richard D. Fybel, Associate Justice of the California Court of Appeal, and participated in the Constitutional Jurisprudence Clinic, for which she received the Clinical Legal Education Association’s Outstanding Student Award. Ms. Anderson received numerous other honors, including the highest grade in Legal Research and Writing II and Constitutional Law and the Golden Gavel Award for Oral Advocacy. Before law school, she graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Latin American Studies and Spanish.

Darlene Trevino

Palmdale, CA

Darlene Trevino is the founding attorney of Trevino Law Firm. Her unwavering dedication to securing victories for her clients has propelled the firm’s rapid growth, positioning it as one of the fastest-growing personal injury practices in California. With a track record of settling claims exceeding $30,000,000.00 since its establishment, Darlene’s profound understanding of legal intricacies, honed through years of experience as an insurance claims adjuster, ensures optimal outcomes for her clients. At Trevino Law Firm, every individual is esteemed to the highest level of respect and dignity, reflecting Darlene’s deeply ingrained values. This ethos not only drives her professional success but also enriches her personal life. Darlene’s expertise and unwavering passion are dedicated to assisting injured victims, safeguarding their rights against insurance complexities. Recognizing the unique circumstances of each case, Darlene and her team ensure that every client receives personalized attention and advocacy, acknowledging the distinctiveness of their situation. Darlene’s commitment to justice transcends her legal practice, permeating throughout her everyday life. Through her leadership roles, including Vice President of the Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and President/Vice President of the National TEAM Referral Network, she actively contributes to community initiatives. Her philanthropic endeavors extend to collaborating with local nonprofits, supporting causes that benefit youth and veteran communities including Vets 4 Veterans, Beauty for Ashes International, and Business Women of God. Moreover, Darlene’s dedication to education is evident through scholarships awarded to local high school students and her volunteer efforts in the Antelope Valley School District Mock Trial program. Her passion for fostering success extends to mentoring local business owners, exemplifying her commitment to community upliftment. When not engaged in advocating for her clients’ rights and fair compensation, Darlene finds solace in cherished moments with her family. Whether it’s enjoying leisurely activities such as watching movies, playing board games, or enthusiastically supporting her children in little league baseball and softball, her commitment to her family is unwavering. Additionally, her spiritual devotion is reflected in her attendance at Sunday services, underscoring the multifaceted nature of her life and values.

Adam Ashby

Surprise, AZ

Adam Ashby is the newest addition to our criminal defense DUI lawyer team and he brings with him the dedication and perseverance necessary to best serve his clients. Adam understands that each case is unique, and strives to determine the best possible defense for the individual. Adam worked with our DUI lawyer criminal defense team before becoming a licensed attorney and was able to gain inside knowledge of the criminal defense practice and court proceedings through this experience.

H. Xavier Carrera

Orlando, FL

H. Xavier Carrera is originally from Quito, Ecuador. He completed his undergraduate studies at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing. He then moved to Orlando to attend Barry University School of Law, where he was an active member of the Moot Court Honors Board. After graduating and being admitted to the Florida Bar, Xavier embarked on his legal career, practicing in immigration, foreclosure defense, family law, civil litigation, and for the past nine years, insurance law. Fluent in both Spanish and French, Xavier enjoys spending his free time with his wife and their three dogs, reading, and playing soccer.

For the last decade, Ana Marilín “Mari” Garza’s primary areas of practice have been in family law, estate planning, probate, and mediation. A skilled bilingual (English/Spanish speaker) attorney, Mari has served as lead counsel & represented hundreds of parents in both agreed and highly contested cases, including high asset divorces, suits affecting the parent-child relationship, paternity suits, enforcements, modifications, non-parent interventions, adoptions & terminations. She has also served in roles focused on children, including as an Amicus Attorney, Guardian ad Litem, & Attorney ad Litem. In the realm of probate, she has represented hundreds of applicants in uncontested and contested probates and heirships, including on special issues and arguments concerning putative spouses, will contests, and testamentary capacity. Mari is also an experienced mediator and has facilitated numerous settlement agreements in private family cases and child protection cases, working with the Department of Family and Protective Services - Child Protective Services in Hays and Caldwell Counties for several years. Mari’s in-depth knowledge of the Texas Family Code and Texas Estates Code is further prompted by her life-long love of education and teaching. As an Assistant Professor at Texas State University, Mari has lectured for the last five years at the graduate level in the Legal Studies program in the following courses: Advanced Legal Research and Writing, Family Law, Legal Research, Estates & Trusts & Legal Drafting. With a passion for helping others, including access to justice and opportunities through education, Mari intends to continue offering the highest level of legal representation for her clients.