Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Brandy Orth Becker is an attorney admitted to practice in Indiana. She focuses on Family Law, Elder Law, Juvenile Law, Child Support, Criminal Misdemeanor and lower-level Criminal Felony defense, and adoption. She is fluent in Spanish.

Kelly Tigre joined KLS Law in August 2023. Originally from Spain, she is a dedicated legal assistant supporting legal professionals in various aspects of case management, research, and client communication for personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration matters. Fluent in Spanish and English, Kelly brings youthful energy and creative insight to the legal team, ensuring no language barrier for clients.

Nrupa Patel

Decatur, IL

Nrupa Patel joined the Bolen Robinson & Ellis team as a partner on June 19, 2017. Nrupa is an experienced litigator, having served as a prosecutor for four years in the Macon County States Attorney’s Office. She primarily practices criminal defense and family law at BRE Law. Nrupa is multilingual, able to assist clients in Spanish, Hindi, and Gujarati.

Gina M. Diaz

Flagstaff, AZ

Attorney Gina Diaz leverages her J.D. from Berkeley Law and a distinguished academic background in Spanish from Northern Arizona University to deliver exceptional legal services. Gina has hands-on experience with complex intellectual property federal litigation, including trials of multi-million dollar trade secret cases. Before pursuing her legal career, Gina taught collegiate-level Spanish and was beloved by students for her ability to synthesize complex linguistic concepts into understandable components. Gina draws on her teaching experience to create simple, engaging explanations for complicated ideas. After growing up in Flagstaff, AZ, and gaining valuable experience working for two years with Reichman Jorgensen Lehman & Feldberg LLP, Gina chose to reconnect with her hometown. She is now focused on serving the legal needs of the Northern Arizona community she has always cherished.

Ayrazan Pesqueira

Tucson, AZ

Ayrazan Pesqueira was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora. Through various experiences and encounters, her interest in pursuing a career as a Medical Malpractice Attorney was ignited. Currently in her senior year at the University of Arizona, she is actively involved in a collaborative effort between the University of Arizona and Texas A&M, focusing on researching birth rights cases. Pursuing a major in law and minor in care, health and society and spanish.

Dustin S

Los Angeles, CA

Dustin S, Founder of Law At Your Side, established the firm with a strong client-focused philosophy. He is dedicated to being responsive, helping clients understand the legal process during challenging times, and ensuring they receive the benefits they deserve, treating them like family. He is licensed in California and speaks Spanish.

Mr. Jaussi is an associate in the firm’s litigation department. His practice is focused on general civil and commercial litigation, including contract and real property disputes. Mr. Jaussi also has experience in creditor rights work. Mr. Jaussi is a member of the Utah and Oregon State Bars.

Allen Bonyadi

San Francisco, CA

Allen Bonyadi is Legal Advisor to Tenant Law Group and a partner at FGC Law, P.C. in West Covina, California. He has extensive experience in labor and tenant law, and his practice focuses on protecting the rights of individuals in these areas. He earned his Bachelor of Political Science with a specialization in International Relations at UCLA. He has been licensed to practice law in California since 2022.

Paul Darakjian joined the Law Office of NANCY E. LUCIANNA, P.C. in 2016, focusing on research & writing. He is an experienced appellate advocate and a member of the Bergen County Bar Association. Before joining the firm, he clerked in the Bergen County Superior Court. He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School (J.D. 2010) and Bucknell University (B.A. 2010).

Bulmaro Huante

Studio City, CA

Attorney Bulmaro Huante has been a member of Castelblanco Law Group since 2019, advocating for tenants. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School and graduated with honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 2007 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He has also led educational initiatives for underserved youth.

Kimberly Herron

Charlotte, NC

Kimberly Herron joined The Law Office of Tamela T. Wallace as an associate attorney in 2018, focusing exclusively on family law. She is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (B.A. in Criminal Justice and Spanish) and North Carolina Central University School of Law (J.D.). She is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar Association.

Leonor Gonzales

Long Beach, CA

Leonor C. Gonzales is an Attorney at Law at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo, assigned to the Worker’s Compensation Department. She graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of California in December 1989. She has extensive legal experience, including advocating for low-income families at the Legal Aid Society of Orange County and specializing in complex workers' compensation cases. She is fluent in Spanish and also holds a California Certificated Teacher Life Teaching Credential.

Steven L. Sonkin has been practicing law in New York for over 30 years. He gained legal experience practicing at a defense firm, which has been helpful in representing injured claimants. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association.

Zander Reilly

Gainesville, FL

Zander Reilly joined Avera & Smith in 2020 as a legal assistant and later as a law clerk during law school. Now an attorney with the firm, he works closely with Mark Avera. He graduated summa cum laude from Hampden-Sydney College in 2020 with a major in business and economics and a minor in rhetoric, and from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2024. At UF Law, he was Executive Managing Editor of the Florida Entertainment and Sports Law Review and a member of the Florida Trial Team, competing in the Chester Bedell Mock Trial Competition. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching Star Wars, and helping the UF Law Trial Team.

Jeffrey A. Hegewald

Denver, CO

Jeffrey A. Hegewald is a shareholder at The Hustead Law Firm, practicing law since 2011. He focuses on construction law, business disputes, creditors’ rights, and complex litigation. He earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law and a triple major B.A. summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University. He is licensed to practice in Colorado, Florida, Nebraska, and before federal courts including the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.

Italia Lima specializes exclusively in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. She graduated Dean’s List from the University of California, Davis, and earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois, Chicago in 2015. She served as a judicial extern and was President of the Latino Law Student Association. Ms. Lima has extensive experience in various immigration matters and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer’s Rising Star for four consecutive years (2022-2025). She is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants and the first in her family to attend college and law school in the U.S.

Adam Winner

Anchorage, AK

Adam Winner is a lifelong Alaskan who joined Barber and Associates, LLC in the spring of 2014, and was made partner in 2020. He earned his law degree at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts. In law school, Adam was a sharp study and was selected as a Teacher’s Assistant for torts. Immediately after law school, Adam had the honor of serving as a law clerk for Anchorage Superior Court Judge Michael Wolverton. Adam also graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, earning Bachelor’s Degrees in both Political Science and Spanish. After college, he returned to Anchorage and helped manage local and statewide elections. Adam’s study of political science in college, and work in politics after college, sparked his interest in the law and his desire to use it to help people. Outside of work, he enjoys an active Alaskan lifestyle that includes running, biking, skiing, hiking, tennis, cooking, hockey, and fly-fishing.

Amy Gonzalez Jackson

Metro Birmingham, AL

Amy Gonzalez Jackson is a bilingual attorney at Serious Injury Law Group, specializing in motor vehicle collisions, trucking collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury. She graduated from Valdosta State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy and Religious, minoring in Spanish and Native American Studies.

J. Michael Parson is an Atlanta native licensed to practice law in both Georgia and Mississippi. He earned his J.D. from the University of Mississippi School of Law, where he served as editor for the Mississippi Law Journal, co-chair of the Moot Court Board, and won awards for highest grades in several courses. He worked eight years defending employers and insurance companies before starting his own firm in 2003, recovering over $30 million in workers’ compensation and automobile accident benefits. In 2023, he brought his practice to Johnson & Ward.

Sarah N. Austin

Lake Elmo, MN

Sarah N. Austin is an Associate Attorney at Jardine, Logan & O’Brien, P.L.L.P., joining in 2024. She practices in governmental liability, employment law, and civil litigation. She is fluent in Spanish.

Emily Moreno

Orlando, FL

With 25 years of legal experience, Emily Moreno serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Louis Berk Law. Known for her warm and energetic personality, she ensures clients feel at ease and receive the necessary support, guiding them through the pre-suit process. As a Puerto Rico native fluent in English and Spanish, Emily bridges language gaps, advocating for Spanish-speaking clients and making legal assistance more accessible.

Son of the founding partner, Jonathan Sevier Cave joined The Cave Law Firm. He is fluent in Spanish and provides legal services to the Hispanic community.

Katie Ver Boort

Green Bay, WI

Katie Ver Boort is an attorney at Janssen Law who speaks Spanish.