Our Team

We believe that our team of paralegals, case managers and administrative staff are second to none. Most of our staff has been part of our team for many years and are ready to help you with your case.

Estephanie Morales

Case Manager

Estephanie has been with our firm since December, 2022.
Etephanie is originally from El Paso, TX and moved to Albuquerque, NM when she was 9. She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and American Studies. She plans to eventually go to law school. Estephanie is fully bilingual in Spanish and English.
Estephanie has always wanted to help her community and she finds it fulfilling and impactful to work in immigration law as her whole family is from Mexico. While most of her family now lives in the US she still has family in Mexico who wish to move but have dealt with many obstacles around immigration. The immigration process can also seem overwhelming, and as a first-generation college graduate she has always shared the knowledge she has gained with her family, so helping others with similar obstacles and wishes comes naturally to her. Helping others in similar situations as her family is important to her as her family is very special and meaningful to her.
She loves working at Rebecca Kitson law because it constantly reminds her of why she loves immigration law. Hearing people’s stories and unique perspectives gives her the opportunity to grow and learn, because every client is different.
In her free time Estephanie likes to spend quality time with her family and loved ones, especially her nephew and niece. She is a huge movie fan and enjoys being outside if there are no good movies out.

Astrid Escobar

Case Manager

Astrid has been with Rebecca Kitson law since June 2019. Astrid was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. She obtained a double bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Psychology from the University of New Mexico and is currently pursuing her master’s degree. Astrid is fluent in Spanish and English.

Astrid has always loved to help people in general, and especially minorities, as she came from a family background of minorities. She is attracted to immigration law because it provides her with the opportunity to continue to work with people from diverse backgrounds. She takes pride in working at Rebecca Kitson Law because she helps to make changes for a better future for our clients. What Astrid likes about working at Rebecca Kitson Law is that she is surrounded by the best of the best, and although there are many challenges that come with the position, she knows she has a support system that will help when needed. In her spare time Astrid enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her family, dancing, singing, and traveling.

Daniel Rivera

Case Manager

Daniel Rivera joined our team in June of 2022. Daniel was born in Texas and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He received his BA in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. He came to New Mexico in aspiration of attending the University of New Mexico and going to law school to obtain a JD. After visiting New Mexico and realizing the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere he decided on UNM.

He decided to move to New Mexico and get into legal work before attending school. Rebecca Kitson Law caught his eye due to his interest in immigration law. Daniel is fluent in English and Spanish.

Daniel grew up in rural Mississippi where the Latino community was small, but tight knit. He grew up watching family and those in community who were undocumented struggle yet overcome barriers of their immigration status. He always tried assisting the community by offering translating services to those in need.

Daniel loves working at Rebecca Kitson Law due to the team effort that goes into the work. It gives him the opportunity to be around those who are just as passionate about assisting those in the immigrant community. All the colleagues at RKL make sure to lift one another and ensure that we are all successful, that is what he loves about the positive atmosphere.

In his free time, he likes to play video games, go hiking with his wife and dog, and go to concerts.

Saul Rodelas Montiel

Case Manager

Saul was born in Phoenix, Arizona and lived there for about 7 years until moving to Albuquerque. He loves Albuquerque and at this point consider himself more New Mexican than from Arizona. His favorite thing about Albuquerque is the weather. He attended Central New Mexico Community College first and received an associate’s degree in political science and an associate’s degree in general studies in 2022. He then attended the University of New Mexico and obtained a Bachelor’s in Sociology with a minor in Political Science in 2024. Saul would like to continue expanding his education but for now a much needed break is due. He was drawn to immigration law because he has a huge interest in human rights, social justice, and legal systems. He also knows that he has a chance to directly impact people’s lives. Saul is a first generation American and his parents immigrated from Mexico. Being able to help individuals who are often vulnerable and are part of communities facing significant challenges is meaningful to him. He also loves the diversity in immigration law. It’s a field where every case is different. Each client has their own unique story and being able to gather all the puzzle pieces and put them together to view the full picture is rewarding. His interests outside of work revolve around sports. Saul is a huge soccer fan and loves playing recreational soccer, outdoor or indoor, and his favorite position to play is goalkeeper. He loves watching new shows (novelas) and spending time with his 3 dogs. He also enjoys golfing on the weekends. Saul enlisted into the U.S. Army immediately after his 18th birthday.

Cynthia Herrera

Legal Assistant

Cynthia was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco (Mexico) but grew up in Lakeview, Oregon. Cynthia attended high school at Colegio de Bachillerato COBAEJ EMSAD and obtained a certification as an IT technician. However, she plans to become a Physical Therapist down the road. Her life purpose has always been to help others in any way she can. She believes that RKL, aside from being extremely professional, is comprised of super caring and empathetic individuals that can relate to the cases they work with. She believes these qualities allow her team to put themselves in the client’s shoes and take that extra mile to make sure they provide the absolute best to the families they help. Cynthia now gets to help families reunite, stay together, and participate in ensuring they reach their goals for a better tomorrow. The satisfaction of our client’s gratitude at the end of their Journey, is really the top motivation for her to continue doing what she does. Outside of work, Cynthia enjoys playing the piano and volunteering at the food bank and local Orphanages. She also likes to paint and make candles. On top of it all, she dedicates her weekends to her photography business.

Ilse Galicia

Legal Assistant

Ilse is from Mexico City and studied at Universidad Motolinia del Pedregal. Ilse holds a Degree in Law, is looking to enroll in a Master program in the future. What she likes the most about immigration law is how gratifying it is, how it can change someone’s life. She describes it as a priceless experience to know you are helping people reunite with their families, finally able to live safely and out of the shadows. Ilse’s biggest passion is eating and cooking, pretty much anything related to food. She also really enjoys listening to music, dancing, watching movies, and series. Ilse is a big NFL fan, and as soon as the season starts, she spends her Sundays watching the games. Ilse is an admirable polyglot able to speak Spanish, English and Italian fluently and is currently taking French lessons to be able to speak it just as well. Her goal is to speak at least 5 languages soon!

Rebeca Ordoñez Goo

Client Services Specialist

Rebeca is from Tamaulipas, Mexico, and studied at Instituto de Ciencias y Estudios Superiores (I.C.E.S.T) to earn a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. Although she has finished her studies for the time being, she hopes to continue her education in the future and learn new skills. When Rebeca joined the team she had no knowledge about immigration law, but as she grew into her role, she also grew to understand some of the processes involved. What she likes about working at Rebecca Kitson Law is that all her coworkers try their best to uphold a good work environment. This has allowed her to experience good interactions and believes that with great teamwork anything is possible. Rebeca has played sports all of her life, but the one she dedicated the most time to was rhythmic gymnastics. She was in the sport for 8 years where she was part of the state and national team. She considers that this strengthened her discipline, and because she felt well disciplined, it allowed her to earn the highest grades in all of her university classes.

In her spare time, Rebeca loves to paint. Although she does not consider herself an expert painter, she really enjoys doing this hobby with her loved ones. She also likes dancing, reading, going to the gym, yoga, and watching series/movies. Rebeca lives in a city with a beach, so it is natural that she also loves to go for a walk, watch the sunset, have a drink with friends and enjoy the present.

Marina Urioste

Legal Assistant

Marina was born in Yucatan, Mexico and raised in between Merida, Yucatan and Mexico, Missouri. As the daughter of an immigrant herself, Marina was raised in a bicultural and bilingual household.

She graduated with a Law Degree from Anahuac Mayab University in December of 2022 and complemented her studies in human rights and international law in Madrid, Spain.

Marina has always had a passion for helping others and found her true calling in immigration law, where she feels she is able to make a real difference in people’s lives every day. She began working in the field in 2022 and focused mainly on humanitarian law before joining the RKL team in 2023.

In her free time, Marina enjoys watching Gilmore Girls, reading, baking, attending exercise classes and spending time with her dogs.

Georgina Maldonado

Legal Assistant

Georgina is a passionate and driven legal professional who earned her law degree in Mexico in 2021. She discovered that humanitarian immigration was the perfect field to channel her skills and energy. For Georgina, advocating for her clients isn’t just a career — it’s a heartfelt commitment. Every story she encounters inspires her, and she takes great pride in helping those who need a hand. When she’s not working, Georgina loves spending time with her family, getting lost in a good book, staying active, visiting new places, and continuously challenging herself to grow and improve.

Yolanda Silva

Receptionist

Yolanda has been with Rebecca Kitson Law since January
2014. She has over a decade of experience in intake and
customer service, and previously studied Business
Technology at IIA. She is originally from Albuquerque, NM.
Yolanda is fluent in English and Spanish. She handles
incoming phone calls and walk-in
clients.
Her previous experience working with immigrants in the
family law system opened her eyes to the unique difficulties
they can encounter in their daily lives because of their status.
She loves that her position allows her to serve her community
and to work directly with families in need.
In her free time, she loves to cook, take road trips, and spend
time with her kids. She also loves to sing and dance. Yolanda
lives in Albuquerque with her two teenagers.

Diana Hernandez

Client Services Specialist

Diana Hernandez Joined our team in June 2021. She was born in Florida and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Her parents are from Chihuahua, Mexico. Diana is planning to attend UNM to pursue a degree in counseling and eventually complete a master’s degree.

Diana was attracted to the position at Rebecca Kitson Law because of how impactful, rewarding and life changing immigration law is. She has personal experience with immigration law as she comes from an undocumented family and understands the barriers an individual and family experience from not having a legal immigration status. She has witnessed with loved ones all the missed opportunities that they had because of their immigration status. She has also been able to see how impactful it is once individuals are authorized to work or leave the country and no longer fear deportation or leaving their family/ loved ones behind. She loves working here because she gets to be a part of this process working with the clients.

In her free time Diana loves to spend time with her husband and puppy, her mother, siblings, and especially her niece and nephew. She also enjoys working out and running or taking walks around the Bosque trails with her husband and puppy, Nala. She likes trying new restaurants or spending nights in listening to music while dancing around the house, or with her husband in the kitchen. She also likes drinking coffee while watching a romantic cheesy Netflix series and yes, she admits, she is a hopeless romantic.

Maureen Rodriguez

Client Services Specialist

Maureen studied at International University UNINTER in Morelos, Mexico, and earned a bachelor’s degree in communications. What attracted Maureen to Rebecca Kitson Law is her deep connection to her family experiences. She has family members who have struggled for years to have gain legal status in the United States and knows how difficult and unfair being an immigrant can be. That is why she likes helping others in this situation, and why she believes it is a fulfilling and rewarding experience.

In her spare time, Maureen is a certified makeup artist and enjoys a variety of different hobbies. She loves learning new languages and going to the gym. Marueen is a fan of documentaries and short films. She loves traveling, taking road trips with her boyfriend, and going to concerts.

Jose Javier Hernandez

Client Services Specialist

Javier joined Rebecca Kitson Law in January 2024 as an intake specialist and quickly progressed to client services specialist, leveraging his attention to detail and research skills. Born and raised in Villa Canales, Guatemala, he is a student at Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala, holding a technical degree in special education, a bachelor’s in psychology, and nearing completion of his master’s in clinical psychology and integrative psychotherapy. As someone with ADHD, he aims to establish a private practice for neurodivergent youth and adults. His interest in immigration law stems from personal experiences that have affected his ability to see family members. He values his role at Rebecca Kitson Law its positive impact on the Guatemalan immigrant community while supporting his professional growth and education. Outside of work, Javier enjoys reading, listening to video essays, exploring nature, traveling, playing video games, and engaging with the local art and music scene. He also has a hobby in graphic design, stemming from a secondary interest discovered during vocational testing, and previously worked as an audit/hearer as a college inclusion assistant. Since being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, he has become a passionate advocate for neurodivergent inclusion and accessibility.

Gerardo Aguilar

Client Services Specialist

Gerardo is from Guadalajara, Mexico. At age 16 he moved to Michigan with his family and later attended West Virginia University, where he studied Globalization and Development. He obtained a research scholarship for his project “Food Link”, where he mapped and forged a green economic chain with local food producers to fight food insecurity in West Virginia and Mexico. He was also awarded the “Catalyst for Campus Change Scholarship” for making symbolic murals on campus.

He began working in the legal sector after the pandemic when most Law Firms began to move their services remotely. Having met many family members and friends struggling to live legally in the USA or escaping from dangerous situations, he became motivated and decided to dive into Immigration Law services. He has acquired many years of experience. Gerardo is also interested in social well-being, and he coaches QiGong and Tai Chi in his free times. He also paints, curates art exhibitions, plays guitar and likes to spend time in nature. He has been to 38 countries and to 43 states in the USA.

Amanda Serafin

Office Manager

Amanda was born in Panama City, Panama, and brings a global perspective to both her professional and personal life. She earned her BA in Criminology and BA in Spanish from The University of New Mexico in 2011, followed by an MS in Criminal Justice from Lewis University in 2014. Her background provides a strong foundation for her work in immigration law, a field that Amanda finds both a professional challenge and a meaningful opportunity to stand up for fairness and justice. For Amanda, immigration law is a way to make a real human impact by advocating for individuals and families. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys reading and exploring different hiking routes with her family. Amanda is a proud mom to four children and two dogs, and she expertly balances her busy family life with her professional passion for helping others. Her dedication to both her family and her work as an advocate for justice fuels her commitment to making a positive impact every day.

Fredy Ramirez Villatoro

Program Manager

Fredy worked with the firm for a few years before moving to Guatemala in 2020. Fredy returned to work remotely for the firm in March 2023.

Fredy attended the University of New Mexico and graduated in 2018 with a degree in Languages (Spanish and German). He discovered halfway through his college career that he has a passion for geology and decided to minor in Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Fredy’s parents’ are first generation in their respective families to immigrate to the US. Therefore, the topic of immigration has always had an impact in his life and is something he is also passionate about. He understands the struggles a family goes through under this situation, having lived through it himself both as a child of immigrants and someone who decided to immigrate back to their country of origin. Migration is a human right and desire, but often a necessity and what he loves most about working at Rebecca Kitson Law is that he gets to help other families in this journey.

In his free time Fredy likes to collect cool looking rocks and minerals, especially while exploring and hiking volcanoes and new landscapes. He often collaborates with local environmental organizations in Guatemala to help them with small projects. Most recently he helped research local erosion patterns and soil conservation in farmlands. This work is important to him because it helps with the protection of the local climate and supports sustainable agriculture.