Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Imelda De La Torre

Orange, CA

Imelda De La Torre is a paralegal at Serendib Law Firm, experienced in Employment Law and Personal Injury matters. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Colorado Technical University and a paralegal certificate from Center for Advanced Legal Studies. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, and can dialog in Italian.

Derek Herrera is a Los Angeles native and an Attorney focusing on Personal Injury Law, serving the greater Los Angeles area. He is bilingual (English and Spanish), which helps him connect with Latino & Hispanic clients. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and holds two Undergraduate Degrees from The University of California, Riverside: a B.A. in Political Science, Law and Society and a B.S. in Business Administration, Marketing. He is known for helping clients navigate the critical time after an accident and ensuring they receive maximum compensation. He views fighting for his clients as his duty to the community.

Edwin Ossa

New York, NY

Edwin began his career with the New York City Law Department in the Brooklyn Family Court division as a juvenile prosecutor in 2000 and then moved on to the Tort division in 2003. Edwin worked as a Senior Trial Attorney for various carriers for over ten years. Edwin grew up in New York and speaks, reads and writes Spanish fluently.

Celia Aguilar

Overland Park, KS

Celia Aguilar is a Kansas City native and a Client Relations Manager at GroverLawKC Injury & Accident Lawyers, with over 7 years of experience in the personal injury field. She is proficient in both Spanish and English, ensuring excellent communication and service for all clients. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new experiences with her children and traveling, which has deepened her appreciation for languages and diverse forms of expression.

Phillip Shaw

Dallas, TX

Phillip Shaw has more than twenty years of experience litigating cases in Texas and around the country. He is fully bilingual in Spanish and licensed to practice law in Texas, California, and Utah.

Evan C. Schneider

Spokane Valley, WA

Evan C. Schneider has been an attorney since 2009. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington and his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. Evan is trilingual, fluent in English, Spanish, and Norwegian, and is known for his enthusiasm and passion for his clients.

Michael Hrdlicka

Tampa, FL

Michael Hrdlicka is a criminal defense attorney who has worked on both sides of criminal cases. After graduating from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, he began his career as a prosecutor, handling cases from first-degree murder to DUI. This experience provides him with unique insight into prosecutorial strategies. He also specialized in white-collar crimes, including complex schemes involving large thefts, money laundering, identity theft, and elder exploitation. Mr. Hrdlicka is dedicated to aggressively defending clients by filing motions to suppress and dismiss and utilizing pre-trial discovery tools to uphold constitutional rights and secure freedom.

Maria J. Cedeno-Cassinelli

Cranston, RI

Maria joins ODU Law Firm after gaining several years of experience at a nationally recognized labor and employment practice based out of Boston, Massachusetts. She has advocated on behalf of workers who have been wrongfully denied proper wages, tips, and overtime, or who were wrongfully misclassified as independent contractors. Maria will be critical to further developing our firm's Wage & Hour and Litigation matters, including but not limited to collective actions, which are multiple plaintiff lawsuits initiated in Federal Court. She also has experience representing victims of unlawful employment discrimination and retaliation. Maria earned her law degree at New England Law | Boston where she took classes at night after working full-time as a paralegal during the day. Prior to that, she completed her Paralegal Studies Certificate at Hofstra University and undergraduate degree in Politics at New York University (NYU). Maria holds two master's degrees in Mediation and Conflict Resolution and International Law and Business. She also interned at the United Nations Commission for International Trade Law in Vienna, Austria, where she gained first-hand experience and training on its areas of operations. Maria is fluent in Spanish. She was born and raised in Ecuador before moving to the United States. There, she was her high school's salutatorian, studied law and worked at several prestigious law firms, and even became a candidate in the Ecuadorian Congress Elections. Maria is loyal, hard-working, and empathic, which will serve her well as she continues to dedicate her work to plaintiffs in the labor and employment space. She currently resides in Massachusetts with her husband and young daughter, and she has plans to relocate to Rhode Island to be closer to family.

Kevin Cowan

Los Angeles, CA

Kevin Cowan has dedicated his legal career to helping others obtain justice. Born and raised in Chicago, he graduated from North Central College with honors and then from University of San Jose School of Law in 2009. He was President of the National Lawyers Guild at USD, held a position on the Graduate Student Council, the Presidential Advisory Board, and was a staff writer for the USD Law newspaper. He also won the Shirko Family Scholarship. He is a member of the San Jose Bar Association.

Victor Perry

Eagle Pass, TX

Victor Perry began his career in 1991 as a legal assistant. He has over 25 years of experience.

Aaron Powell

Meridian, ID

Aaron Powell joined Murray, Ziel, & Johnston, PLLC, in 2023, bringing an experienced legal background and a wealth of knowledge to the firm. Aaron’s multifaceted practice provides personalized solutions for his clients. He graduated from Gonzaga University Law School in 2009. He started as in-house counsel for various companies and served as a foreign legal consultant. Aaron earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in 2004, followed by a Master of Science in Genetics and Biotechnology in 2006. He is licensed to practice law in Idaho and Washington and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is fluent in Spanish.

Ethan McRae

Apache Junction, AZ

Ethan McRae is an attorney who understands the emotional aspects of family law, having seen its impact on his own family. He holds an Associate’s Degree from Eastern Arizona College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Arizona State University, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota. After passing the Arizona State Bar, he joined Riggs, Ellsworth & Porter, focusing on family law and estate planning. He is fluent in Spanish after serving as a missionary in South America.

Glen Thomas

North Las Vegas, NV

Glen Thomas, raised in Utah County, earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from BYU and a law degree from the J. Reuben Clark School of Law in 2010. He has dedicated his entire career to Criminal Defense, handling all types of criminal offenses throughout Utah. Fluent in Spanish, he is known for his accessibility and fierce advocacy for his clients' rights.

Oralia Guzmán

McAllen, TX

Oralia was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. She attended the University of Texas Austin where she received a bachelor of liberal arts in government. After obtaining her undergraduate degree and before entering law school, Oralia served as a bilingual education elementary teacher for Temple ISD where she learned the importance of being able to breakdown any subject matter to understandable terms. Thereafter, Oralia attended St. Mary’s University School of Law where she was the recipient of various scholarships and was selected as a Comment Editor for the prestigious St. Mary’s Law Journal. Since obtaining her juris doctor, Oralia has practiced only civil defense litigation. She has represented and obtained favorable outcomes for clients across the State of Texas and the United States.

Gaby Markolovic

Dallas, TX

Gaby Markolovic is an Associate Attorney at GreenClark PLLC, previously serving as a judicial law clerk for a U.S. District Judge. She graduated from Cornell Law School in the top five percent of her class and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University. Gaby has experience in international human rights, international refugee assistance, and investment banking compliance. She is admitted to practice in New York and Texas, and various U.S. District Courts.

Mary C. Peláez

Central Islip, NY

Mary C. Peláez, Esq. was admitted to the New York State Bar in 2005. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School with a concentration in Family and Elder Law. Ms. Peláez attended Stony Brook University and St. John’s University, where she received her B.A. in Sociology. She also holds a Certificate in International Human Rights from Tulane University. Ms. Peláez was a Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney before joining the practice in 2006 as an associate. During her time in the District Attorney’s office, Ms. Peláez worked in the Domestic Violence Unit and prosecuted misdemeanors and felonies in the Case Advisory Bureau. She gained a reputation as a tough but fair prosecutor. She became a partner in 2008. Ms. Peláez concentrates her private practice on Family Court and matrimonial matters. She has also been recognized for her experience and competence by local Family Court judges, having been appointed to serve as a law guardian and on the assigned counsel panel. She is also experienced in handling criminal and traffic matters.

David O. Koch is the founding attorney of Koch & Associates, P.C., and a fifth-generation attorney. He previously represented banks in foreclosure processes and now focuses on foreclosure defense, real estate law, and other legal issues for individuals. He is also a licensed realtor and fluent in Spanish.

Damaris Cruz

Stratford, CT

Attorney Cruz, a recent Roger Williams University Juris Doctorate recipient and a licensed Indiana lawyer, is currently seeking her Connecticut license. Her commitment to immigrant advocacy predates her legal career, with previous roles as a volunteer at the Brazilian Workers Center and an immigration paralegal. Her extensive experience includes assisting detained women and children at the Texas border with asylum and special immigrant juvenile visa cases. Additionally, she provided pro bono services through the Immigration Clinic at Roger Williams University, handling complex cases and serving as vice president of the Latino Law Student Association. A first-generation student and lawyer from Bridgeport, CT, Cruz is bilingual in Spanish and English, leveraging her psychology background to deeply connect with and effectively represent her clients. Her diverse personal and professional experiences drive her passionate advocacy.

Seb Moosapoor

Studio City, CA

A member of the California State Bar since 1994, Mr. Moosapoor spent several years practicing tax law for various law and accounting firms in the Los Angeles area. After a stint in graduate school and in economic consulting, Seb began practicing law again in 2014 and has been practicing workers’ compensation law exclusively since. He has litigated cases in every Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in the Southern California area, as well as in Fresno and Bakersfield, and has represented clients in a variety of industries and for a variety of types of injuries. The chance to represent clients who have been treated unfairly by their employers and insurance companies has been extremely fulfilling professionally, and Seb plans to dedicate the rest of his professional career to this pursuit. Seb obtained his B.A. in economics from UCLA, his JD from the USC School of Law, and his PhD in economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He grew up in Los Angeles and enjoys watching sports and playing strategic games.

Samantha Hood

Kansas City, MO

Samantha Hood’s journey to becoming the Director of Intake at Kevin McManus Law is one of resilience, dedication, and a deep-rooted desire to help others. Born in Mexico, Samantha moved to the United States at the age of six and grew up in Kansas, where she embraced her new environment while holding onto her cultural heritage. Growing up bilingual in English and Spanish, she developed the ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds-a skill that has become essential in her career. With five years of experience in client intake, Samantha thrives as the first point of contact for potential clients navigating difficult legal situations. Her empathetic approach and strong communication skills ensure that clients feel heard and understood from the very beginning. She began her legal career at a larger personal injury law firm, where she gained valuable experience assisting clients through complex processes. After stepping back to focus on her growing family, Samantha returned to the workforce with a desire to join a firm that aligned with her values. This search led her to Kevin McManus Law, where she immediately felt a sense of belonging and purpose. Outside of her professional life, Samantha finds joy in spending quality time with her husband and children. Whether playing board games, visiting the zoo, or exploring theme parks, she cherishes every moment with her family. She also prioritizes staying active through walks, workout classes, and outdoor activities with her kids. Samantha lives by the philosophy, “It is all about mindset.” She believes that while life may present challenges, maintaining a positive outlook and controlling one’s thoughts can shape outcomes. Her commitment to growth, compassion, and advocacy makes her an invaluable asset to the firm and the clients she serves.

Hanna Leung

San Francisco, CA

Hanna Leung began practicing law in 1986 and has devoted the bulk of her career to helping injured workers. She has represented injured parties in workers’ compensation cases since 1995. She is the firm's founder and regularly participates in community efforts, including hosting a public affairs TV show and a radio program on legal issues for the Chinese community. Her firm serves a diverse clientele, with lawyers speaking Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalog, and Spanish.

Brittany G. Gloersen

DeLand, FL

A graduate of Stetson University School of Law, Ms. Gloersen’s areas of concentration are elder law, guardianships, estate planning, and probate. She can assist clients cheerfully and capably in matters regarding Veterans’ Benefits, Medicaid benefits, guardianship of minors and elders, and life care planning. Elder law influences the areas of life that matter most. Ms. Gloersen takes her clients’ issues regarding health, finances and family to heart and remains dedicated to resolving all aspects of elder law exhibiting the values of compassion, integrity and strength.

Christopher Bartley

Bel Air, MD

Christopher Bartley is a Social Security Attorney at Campbell & Associates.