Spanish-Speaking Attorneys

Milton Barba's legal career began after the Great Recession, transitioning from a 14-year career as a pipe welder and utility foreman. Motivated by a desire to give back to the community, he pursued legal education, earning a GED, an associate degree, and a Juris Doctor. His background in construction provides a unique asset to his clients. As a Hispanic individual born and raised in Ecuador, he is fluent in Spanish, which enhances his ability to understand and communicate with clients from diverse backgrounds. He is passionate about guiding individuals through criminal traffic violations and envisions a long career in law. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his two children, his dog, and dancing.

Joyce Vega is an attorney at the firm, recognized by clients for her compassionate approach in handling cases.

Peter Scherr

Orange, CA

Peter is a graduate of Syracuse University having earned his BA in Spanish Language, Literature and Culture. After a number of years adjusting workers’ compensation claims, Peter returned to school, earning his Juris Doctorate at Brooklyn Law School. As a workers’ compensation adjuster, Peter honed his skills as a negotiator and quickly became a top settler of cases at Republic Indemnity. Inspired by his own defense counsel, Peter returned to scholarly pursuits and earned his JD, and thereafter enjoyed working as a Deputy City Attorney, house counsel, as well as an applicant attorney. After over two decades serving clients with their legal issues, Peter was introduced to Mamie’s Pies, selling over 1,000,000 pies on QVC. However, with comp in his blood Peter returned to workers’ compensation defense. Peter has been happily married to his college sweetheart for over thirty years. They have two children, Hannah, a PhD. candidate and James, a college senior. Peter loves the Bay Area and Lake Tahoe, is involved in various philanthropic interests, loves to read, sail and travel and has been practicing Pilates for seven years.

Victor M. Arellano

Biloxi, MS

Victor M. Arellano is a Partner/Shareholder at Arellano & Phebus, S.C. The firm's legal team has been recognized and selected by various prestigious legal associations as lawyers of distinction and lawyers with the highest rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.

Jessica Torres

Webster, TX

Jessica Torres is the receptionist at Jose Orihuela, Attorney at Law. She assists clients with medical treatment management and scheduling. Jessica is fluent in Spanish, kindhearted, and clients appreciate her attitude, personality, enthusiasm, and professionalism. She enjoys her work because she gets to help those in difficult situations and has two boys who enjoy bike riding.

Juliet Avina-Torres

San Mateo, CA

Juliet Avina-Torres is a Legal Assistant responsible for medical chronologies and organizing client documents and files. She is fluent in Spanish.