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Maria Lopez became our specialized file clerk at the beginning of 2020. She is responsible for maintaining our filing system and ensuring the archiving of all documents. She hails from Mexico and is rapidly learning to speak English fluently.

Spanish (fluent), English

Working with our law firm since 2016, Joel Renteria is a great asset to the office.  His outstanding personality encourages clients to refer friends & relatives to the firm. Renteria’s parents are from Mexico, although he was born & raised in Sacramento, CA.

Joel was born with natural talent.  He is musically inclined & can play the alto & tenor saxophones, as well as the guitar. He had his own band as a teenager and is also a salsa dance instructor in his spare time.

English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)

Working with the firm since 2018, Jeanette Morkal is a right-hand assistant to the Office Manager. Jeanette hails from El Paso, TX & was raised in Fairbanks, AK.  She is a graduate from the University of Colorado at Boulder, CO with a BA in Economics & Computer Science.  Ms. Morkal has several years of experience in accounting & a background in income taxes.

• University of Colorado at Boulder, CO., BA (Economics & Computer Science)

English (fluent), some Spanish

Irma Rosado joined the firm in 2019 with 18 years of experience as a Paralegal focusing on Immigration Law, office administration & clerical support. She is client focused, dedicated and reliable.

Ms. Rosado was born & raised in California.  Being bilingual in English & Spanish, she provides support to clients from start to finish in preparation of Immigration forms & organizing documents to get clients prepared for upcoming interviews & hearings.

• Paralegal Professional Certification

English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)

Born in the United States, Yliana Tamariz’s mother was from Puerto Rico and her father was from Peru. Tamariz attended American River College and received an Executive Secretary Certificate at Heald Business College, Sacramento, CA.

With 27 years of secretarial experience, Tamariz utilizes her skills in the legal field of Immigration and Personal Injury. As the Notary Public for our Law Firm, she is extremely proficient in preparing legal documents and attorney liens. She additionally handles tasks such as translating documents from English to Spanish.

• American River College
• Heald Business College, Sacramento, CA. (Executive Secretary Certificate)
• Paralegal Professional Certification

English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)

Anna Martinez has been our Office Manager since 2004.  She ensures that our office is operating efficiently and that all client needs are addressed and met. She has a Paralegal Degree from the University of Nevada.

Ms Martinez acquired all-over experience through the years when she was an Executive Secretary to the Executive Officer, Institute of Marine Science/Director of the Alaska Sea Grant Program at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks, Alaska.  She also worked as one of five Administrative Secretaries on the BMEWS (Ballistic Missile Warning Site) in Clear, Alaska.

• University of Nevada

English (fluent), Spanish (fluent)