LAW: With 24 years as a trial litigator, I have practiced in immigration law, criminal defense, family custody matters, personal injury automobile cases, and workers’ compensation. I have represented primarily Spanish-speaking clients, giving me extensive experience working at the intersection of law, language, and cultural understanding.

My record includes numerous jury trial acquittals, successful bench trials, strong immigration court outcomes, effective pretrial motion practice, and favorable case resolutions—even at the preliminary hearing stage. I have also achieved exceptional immigration bail and bond results in complex cases.

Today, I bring this litigation experience and courtroom knowledge to attorneys through professional legal interpreting services, helping maximize clear communication and successful outcomes!

EDUCATION: Prior to attending law school, my background in teaching and child psychology helped prepare me to work closely within the Spanish-speaking community. I taught in a reformed gang-designated school that emphasized community engagement and service, where educators were expected to build trust with students and families.

This experience strengthened my cultural competence and communication skills, which are essential when working effectively with Spanish-speaking citizens and immigrants in legal and community settings.

My teaching experience will provide novice attorneys or attorneys new to criminal defense, immigration defense, or trial litigation, with strategic case mapping, witness and evidence gathering, and trial presentation support to maximize attorney success for Spanish-speaking clients!

MARKET: The Spanish-speaking community represents one of the fastest-growing client populations for attorneys in the United States. Expanding your practice to serve Spanish-speaking clients and immigrant communities can create meaningful opportunities while providing essential legal access to a vibrant and deserving population.

With the right legal interpreting support and cultural understanding, attorneys can build strong relationships with Spanish-speaking clients and develop a growing, loyal client base. I help attorneys effectively engage this community through clear communication, cultural insight, and courtroom experience, creating opportunities for successful representation and sustainable practice growth.

PRACTICALITY: Spanish-speaking clients may present unique cultural and communication considerations that require an attorney’s awareness. With my educational background and 24 years of trial litigation experience, I help attorneys navigate these dynamics effectively.

Beyond traditional legal interpreting services, I offer Strategic Case Mapping Consulting, helping attorneys prepare clients and witnesses, cultivate and organize evidence, and develop clear case strategies designed to strengthen advocacy and maximize successful outcomes.

CASES & CONSULTING LOCATIONS & PRACTICE AREAS

INTERNATIONAL CASES & CONSULTING: Puerto Rico, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, England, Spain & France.

DOMESTIC CASES & CONSULTING: Boston, MA, Albany-Patchogue-Manhattan-Bronx, NY, Newark-Elizabeth- Camden, NJ, Scranton-Allentown-Philadelphia-Pittsburgh-Erie, PA, Cleveland, OH, Memphis, TN, Wilmington-Dover-Millville, DE, Baltimore, MD, Washington DC, Arlington-Richmond-Virginia Beach/Norfolk-Roanoke, VA, Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Orlando-Miami-Tampa, FL, Mobile, AL, New Orleans-Gulfport-Bay St. Louis-Oakdale- Lake Charles, LA, Port Isabel-Brownsville-Harlingen, TX, Park City, UT, Denver, CO, Reno-Las Vegas, NV, San Diego-Los Angeles-San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA.

PRACTICE AREAS: Murder, Assault, Burglary, Robbery, Rape, Aggravated Indecent Assault – victim under 13, Incest, Trespass, Resisting Arrest, Obstruction of Justice, Escape, Corruption Of Minors, Interference With Custody of Children, Drug Trafficking, DUI, Extradition & Interstate Warrants, Federal Document Fraud, Federal Immigration Crimes, International Sex Trafficking Victimization, International Child Abduction (non-Hague process), Interstate Child Abduction, Child Custody Illegal Relocation, Child Custody, Divorce with International Assets (Mexico, Ecuador), Divorce with U.S. Territorial Assets (Puerto Rico), Real Estate Investments/Business Formation (Costa Rica), Immigration Bail Proceedings, Deportation/Removal Defense, Political Asylum, Withholding of Removal Under Convention Against Torture, Immigration Marriage, Relative Petitions, Waivers & Victim Visas, Personal Injury Automobile & Worker’s Compensation.

LEGAL, TEACHING & EDUCATION HISTORY

ABOGADOS, LLC 2009 – Present
Owner, Spanish-Speaking Trial Litigation Firm

*American Immigration Lawyers Association
*Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers
*Chester County Naturalization Committee
*La Comunidad Hispana Board of Directors 2004 – 2008

BROWN THE LAW FIRM 2008 – 2009

BROWN & SCHINDLER 2007 – 2008

LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT J. BROWN, III, LLC 2004 – 2007

PUBLIC DEFENDER OF CHESTER COUNTY, PA 2002 – 2004

LAW OFFICE OF UBEL G. VELEZ 2002

PENNSYLVANIA BAR 2002

CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW J.D. 2001 San Diego, CA
Law school focus: Trial Litigation & Creative Problem Solving.
*AmJur: Trial Litigation
Internships:
*Moot Court (3L National Champions at Georgetown, IL & 2L Awards)
*Federal Public Defenders of San Diego (sentencing memos downward departures)
*Employment Law Center (Spanish-speaking employee rights)
*Personal Injury (Spanish-speaking demand packages for attorneys)
All internships focused on Spanish-speaking clients & the community.

LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 1998-1999
Monroe Senior High School, Northridge, CA
*Reformed gang school in Los Angeles, teaching Spanish-speaking students
*Engaged students & families & community through independent project:
Hispanic Theater of Monroe High School
*Students wrote, directed, acted, & crewed performances in Spanish
*Recognized by Edward James Olmos at 1999 Latin American Film Festival.

WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY 1998 B.S.ED. Secondary Education Spanish (PA/CA)
Coursework in Spanish Literature, Grammar, Teaching & Child Psychology.
*Theater Actor WCU (student) / Philadelphia (Professional)