Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

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.

Samuel Asbell is Of Counsel at Gelman Law. He was admitted to the New Jersey bar in 1969. He is a former Camden County Prosecutor. He received his BA from Dickinson College in 1966 and his JD from Seton Hall Law School in 1969. He is a member of the Camden County Bar Association.

Karina Asvolinsque

Coral Gables, FL

Karina Asvolinsque is an Associate Attorney at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt. At the beginning of her career, she represented clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including removal defense, asylum, and petitions for survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Karina earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where she served as a student intern with the Human Rights Clinic. In that role, she contributed to Shpagina v. Russian Federation, a case decided favorably by the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). She also co-founded and served as Vice President of the Human Rights Society. In addition to her J.D., Karina holds an LL.M. in Intercultural Human Rights from St. Thomas University School of Law, where she was Editor-in-Chief of the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review. Her commitment to international human rights advocacy includes speaking engagements and collaborations with Brazilian-American non-governmental organizations on anti-human trafficking initiatives aimed at prevention, particularly for vulnerable populations. Karina previously served as Volunteer Counsel to the Consulate General of Brazil, assisting Brazilian nationals with U.S. immigration matters. Earlier in her career, she worked for the Consulate General of France in Miami in the Press and Public Affairs Division. She earned her double Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Political Science, from Florida International University. Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Russian, Karina serves a diverse clientele with empathy and clarity, guided by the belief that justice begins with giving every client a voice.

Elisabeth K. Fiekowsky

San Francisco, CA

Lis joined Tenant Law Group in March 2024. She currently dedicates one hundred percent of her practice to helping tenants recover money damages following egregious landlord behavior, and negotiating settlements or taking matters to arbitration, mediation, and trial if needed. Lis earned a Bachelor of Science cum laude in Food Service Management from New York University and her Juris Doctor from the Brooklyn Law School. She has been licensed to practice law in California since 2007. Lis started her legal career representing tenants and local community groups on housing issues at the South Brooklyn Legal Services Housing Law Unit in downtown Brooklyn. There, she tackled every aspect of a case, from in-depth legal research to arguing cases in court. Leveraging this experience, she then spent seventeen years advocating for union members on the West Coast and in California. In this role, Lis championed their rights in hearings and arbitrations, negotiated contracts, and tackled worker’s rights issues across both public and private sectors. Most recently, her work as an associate attorney at Emerald Law Group has expanded her legal expertise to include family law and other types of civil legal matters.

David B. Powers

Kill Devil Hills, NC

David B. Powers focuses his practice on assisting small businesses with corporate, contract, employment, and collections matters. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2002 with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Spanish. After gaining experience in small business operations, he pursued legal education at Regent University, graduating in 2013. He joined the firm as a full-time attorney after passing the North Carolina bar exam in 2013. He is admitted to practice law in North Carolina, the United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Kirby Nix

Fayetteville, AR

Kirby Nix grew up in Lima, Peru, and Southwest Arizona, gaining a deep appreciation for the Hispanic community and Spanish language. He graduated from UALR William H. Bowen School of Law in 2024 and Arkansas Tech University in 2021. He focuses on family law and estate planning, driven by personal experience. He is conversational in Spanish and German.

Clint A. Rosso

Laurel, MD

Clint A. Rosso is the Managing Partner at McGowan & Cecil, LLC. He graduated from The George Washington University in 2000 with a B.A. in Political Science and earned his J.D. from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 2003. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable Richard H. Sothoron, Jr. and served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Prince George’s County. He is admitted to practice in Maryland (2004), District of Columbia (2011), and the U.S. District Court District of Maryland. He is a member of the Maryland Bar Association and the Prince George’s County Bar Association. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Jihan El Saouda

Sacramento, CA

Fluent in Arabic, Spanish and French, Jihan has a unique ability to identify subtleties and nuances. Her command of different languages and cultures effectively equips her to unravel layers of complexities and translates them into clear solutions for her clients.