Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Magdalena Valdez

San Diego, CA

Magdalena Valdez is a Paralegal at Hoffman & Forde, specializing in general civil litigation and real estate litigation. She has worked in the legal industry since 2006.

Briona Caruthers is an attorney who graduated from Elkins High School in 2015. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies in Business from Hofstra University in 2019 and her Juris Doctor Cum Laude from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 2022. She advocates for clients' rights and enjoys retail therapy and traveling.

John Saenz

San Antonio, TX

John Saenz grew up in Corpus Christi. He attended Saint Louis University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Spanish. He then obtained his J.D. after graduating from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 2009. Now practicing law for over 12 years, John has spent most of his career representing individuals in Social Security Disability and Texas Workers’ Compensation hearings. In 2021, he joined our team at Will Allan Law Firm where he devotes himself to representing property owners in insurance disputes and people who have suffered personal injuries. John takes pride in the fact that he has always represented “the little guy.” John is happily married to Stephanie Saenz and they have three children, Natalia, Giselle, and Alexander.

Ferenc Karoly

Providence, RI

Ferenc Karoly is a former public servant with 22 years of experience, including being a U.S. Navy veteran and Acting Chief of the Middletown Police Department. He is a police procedures expert and well-versed in Criminal Law, having served as a police prosecutor for Middletown for four years. He has extensive experience in employment and labor negotiations, having drafted and lobbied for legislation. He conducts training on criminal procedure and police misconduct and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Suffolk University Law School and is admitted to the RI and MA Bar. He is fluent in Spanish and speaks conversational Hungarian.

Vahan Yepremyan

Los Angeles, CA

Founder of Yepremyan Law Firm with extensive academic and professional background. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from UC Berkeley and earned a JD from USC Law School. Has received numerous awards for ethical standards and professional excellence.

DaLon Esplin

Blackfoot, ID

DaLon Esplin was born and raised in Bingham County. He served a 2-year mission in La Paz, Bolivia, where he learned to speak Spanish and Aymara. He graduated from Brigham Young University in Economics and obtained his Juris Doctorate there in 1978. He practiced law in Pocatello for 11 years before moving to Blackfoot, and served as the civil deputy prosecuting attorney for Bingham County and as a Magistrate Judge. DaLon describes himself as a small-town lawyer representing individuals against big insurance companies and large law firms.

Charles Bleil

Dallas, TX

Charles Bleil has over 20 years experience in criminal defense. He is a member of the Federal Bar Association, Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He regularly handles federal and state criminal cases. In 2007, Mr. Bleil arrived in Dallas, Texas and served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas for over 12 years. In this role, he practiced exclusively in federal court at the trial level representing indigent defendants. He also served as a state felony prosecutor in Hidalgo County, Texas. Charles Bleil is licensed to practice in Texas and federal courts. Mr. Bleil is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, a distinction held by less than 10 percent of all licensed attorneys in Texas. Charles Bleil also served as a judge advocate in the United States Army with active duty service as a military defense counsel in South Korea and as a military prosecutor in Kuwait and at NAS JRB New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Bleil speaks fluent Spanish and worked for a number of years in Mexico as a foreign legal consultant.

Felipe is originally from Peru and is a native Spanish speaker who is also fluent in English. He completed his legal studies in Peru and was is a Peruvian attorney. He has been working in the Personal Injury Litigation field for nearly a decade. His hobbies include spending time with his family and watching sporting events.

Bernard Cohen co-founded Cohen & Cohen Law in 1970, establishing the firm's family-business traditions and commitment to personalized legal representation for personal injury victims in South Florida.

Fernando Guzman is the Office Manager and Client Concierge. Fernando has over 16 years of law firm experience handling personal injury and employment cases. This experience provides Fernando with the insight to assist clients in every aspect of their case from dealing with insurance companies to arranging medical treatment and providing interpretation for our Spanish clients. Our clients continue to be adored by him as he provides constant updates on their case, how respectful and well-mannered he is to each client he speaks to. In addition to arranging/assisting in medical treatment, he is excellent at obtaining records and billing from Hospitals or third-party vendors when they try to delay on disclosing them. The most fun parts of the job are the client’s reactions to how much they are receiving at the conclusion of their case after all the providers are compensated. At Kohan & Bablove, we cherish each client as family and pour every ounce of energy to get the top dollar for them. Fernando was born and raised in Santa Ana. He is married with 2 daughters and 1 son. When not fighting for the underdog, Fernando enjoys cheering on the Dodgers and Lakers, spending time with his family and traveling.

Irwin Cohen co-founded Cohen & Cohen Law in 1970, establishing the firm's family-business traditions and commitment to personalized legal representation for personal injury victims in South Florida.

Sarah Cohen, a top attorney at Cohen & Cohen Law, highlights the firm's commitment to honesty, trust, and open communication with clients, providing her cellphone number for direct contact. She believes being a mom makes her a stronger personal injury attorney, fighting fiercely for clients' well-being.

Carlos Puerto

Orlando, FL

Carlos Puerto has been a partner of MPM Abogados since its foundation. He heads the areas of Urban and Real Estate Law, Property Management and Corporate Law of the firm. He has extensive experience in administrative, urban and real estate law, property, social and environmental management in infrastructure projects. He worked as a lawyer in the firm Pinilla González & Prieto Abogados, was responsible for the property management and legal defense of the Fund for Prevention and Attention to Emergencies of Bogotá, as well as responsible for the Internal Group of property, environmental and social management of the National Institute of Concessions (INCO), today National Infrastructure Agency, among other positions in the private and public sector. Carlos was professor of Urban and Real Estate Law at Universidad Sergio Arboleda, professor of the Specialization in Urban and Real Estate Law at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana UPB in Medellín and professor in the Specialization in Urban Law at Universidad del Rosario. Currently, he advises road concessions and construction companies such as: Concesionaria Ruta del Sol SAS, Concesionaria Autopistas de la Sabana S.A., Concesionaria CCFC S.A, Concesionaria Autopistas del Sol S.A., Yuma Concesionaria S.A., and Concesionaria Transversal del Sisga SAS, Ingisa Inmobiliaria SAS, Ingisa Constructores SAS, Ingisa Procidra SAS, Proyectos e Inversiones Egreci SAS, Inversiones Alcabama S.A, Hitos Urbanos S.A, Ambientti Constructora Inmobiliaria S.A, Constructora Kovok S.A, Sanchez Blanco y Cia, Constructora Villa Angela Ltda and Consorcio Constructor S.A.

Emily Johnson

Encino, CA

Emily Johnson graduated from the University of Illinois Honors College and taught Spanish for over a decade before earning her JD, cum laude, from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2013. She is admitted to practice in Arizona and California, focusing on representing labor unions and their members in federal and state court litigation, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings, as well as advising Taft-Hartley plans on ERISA compliance.

James Ingram

College Station, TX

James Ingram is an Investigator with Chad Jones Law. A proud Aggie, James has a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from Texas A&M University. James spent three years as a district parole officer for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, nine years as a police officer for the City of College Station, and two years as a private investigator for Peel & Associates Research Group. James is also a veteran of the United States Army, where he served as an infantryman in the Army’s elite 75th Ranger Regiment as a member of the Regiment’s 3D Ranger Battalion. James is passionate about representing people who have been unjustly treated with compassion and integrity. Ready to fight, ready to win! James has been married for twenty-one years and in his off-time James is a “Choir Dad” for his daughter, who attends A&M Consolidated High School.

Lucy Benavides is a bilingual (Spanish) Litigation Paralegal and Director of Public Relations for Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys. She has been in the legal industry for almost a dozen years, categorizing and interpreting data, reviewing and analyzing reports, and drafting legal documents. She also develops relationships with media organizations and speaks on behalf of the firm.

Jose R. Robles

Santa Ana, CA

Enlisting in the United States Marine Corps in 2001, Jose had the opportunity to travel the world. Jose’s infantry unit was one of the first into Iraq in 2003, and then returned to Fallujah in 2004. On his own initiative, Jose self-taught himself Arabic, enhancing his unit’s capabilities during both tours. Jose went on to receive associate degrees in Biology and Chemistry, then transferred to the University of California, Irvine with the intention of going to medical school. However, in 2007, Jose chose to join Auction.com and traveled the United States selling real estate via auction. Jose’s hard work, dedication, and determination enabled him to grow within the organization, serving as the VP of Operations, VP of Portfolio Management, and VP of Legal and Compliance. While employed full-time and recently married, Jose felt the need to ensure his experience and business acumen was also supported by an education. Jose returned to school in the evenings to finalize his bachelor’s degree and then went on to pursue his law degree. Jose completed law school while working full time and supporting his wife as she gave birth to all 3 of their children during law school. Jose has a passion for problem-solving, thrives under pressure, has a proven work-ethic, and has the intelligence to utilize the tools necessary to achieve solutions and accomplish goals. Jose’s ambition naturally led to starting his own practice out of law school, and he is now looking forward to building his firm by providing exceptional customer service and client satisfaction. Jose is a certified scuba diver and pilot, enjoys boating, fishing, camping, off-roading, and all forms of sports/competition, having recently achieved a single-digit golf handicap. Jose is a Professional Services Responder with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, serving on the Search and Rescue Unit and Aero Squadron. Jose currently serves as a Board Member for the Tustin Chamber of Commerce.

John-Paul (J-P) Gustad represents SSDI and SSI clients in Washington, Oregon, California and in any state in which a claimant needs help. Gustad represents Veterans throughout the United States. With offices in both Seattle and Tacoma, Gustad effectively represents clients in the Puget Sound area with established professional relationships with hundreds of physicians and medical professionals. Gustad personally represents clients in Spokane, WA and Portland, OR and U.S. Veterans throughout the United States.

Brenda Reyes

Fresno, CA

Brenda is an assistant to Timothy W. Mazzela, bringing experience in personal injury cases from the greater Los Angeles area. She is fluent in Spanish and is currently pursuing her Paralegal Certificate from Fresno City College. Her duties include client communication, file management, drafting correspondence, and preparing court documents.

Iris Mora

Miami Lakes, FL

Iris is a dedicated Record Retrieval Specialist at Redemption Law, where she plays a crucial role in assisting clients through the document collection process. With a strong commitment to detail, Iris ensures that every record and bill is collected so that our clients can obtain the most favorable outcome at the end of their cases.

Jackie Molina

Chicago, IL

Jackie Molina is a Case Evaluation Specialist who joined the legal field in 2023. She previously worked as a licensed cosmetologist and is passionate about helping the injured achieve peace of mind. She is excited to learn and grow at 844SeeMike Personal Injury Lawyers.

America Alvarez

Miami, FL

America Alvarez has been an attorney at Corona Law Firm, P.A. for over nine years, specializing in bankruptcy and foreclosure. She graduated from the University of Miami Law School in 1987. Her career includes serving as an attorney-advisor with the U.S. Department of Labor, working for an international publishing company focusing on contracts and copyright, and practicing discrimination law. She has been an attorney for 34 years, consistently focusing on client advocacy and continuous learning.

Melissa Villalta

Fort Myers, FL

Melissa Villalta is an attorney at Viles & Beckman with over a decade of experience in legal and nonprofit sectors. She is passionate about advocating for individuals and is bilingual in English and Spanish, ensuring comprehensive support for a diverse clientele.