Socorro Lawyers

Legendary trial lawyer Joe Jamail once said, "If you are not emotionally involved, your clients are not getting your best effort." That statement rings true to me, and I take the representation of my clients very seriously. If I take you on as a client, you can rest assured that I will work hard to protect your rights and get you the best possible outcome.

Noe Valles is the firm’s pre-litigation managing partner and has extensive experience handling serious injury cases such as car, motorcycle and truck wrecks, on-the-job injuries and oilfield cases. Noe understands the emotional distress and hardship that a debilitating injury causes a person. He has handled cases throughout Texas and New Mexico and is experienced in handling cases involving all types of injuries, from soft tissue injuries to catastrophic injuries. As a catastrophic injury attorney, Noe takes the necessary measures to ensure his clients’ needs are met, beyond mere legal representation. Noe was born in a small town outside Juarez, Mexico, and...

I’m a former El Paso prosecutor and a captain in the U.S. Army JAG Reserve with extensive trial experience. After years of handling high level felony cases as a prosecutor, I left government work to go into private practice, where I provide aggressive legal advocacy in criminal and family law. I’ve been the lead attorney in thousands of criminal cases ranging from DWI and family violence to first-degree and “super first”-degree felony charges. I always put my clients first, so you can count on me to treat you with respect and fight hard to get you the best results possible. I’m...

Hello! I am an experienced attorney with a strong background in personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense law who have shifted my practice 100% to Immigration law. I have developed my legal skills in motion practice, trial advocacy, and appellate proceedings. This diverse legal foundation has equipped me with the knowledge and confidence necessary to excel in the complex and dynamic field of immigration law. My extensive experience in motion, trial, and appellate practice has instilled in me a deep understanding of the complicated legal processes and an ability to navigate the complexities of the legal system. This...

Jason has been practicing law with the firm since 2003, after he graduated from Baylor University School of Law. He received his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Baylor University in 2000. Jason has been handling personal injury and wrongful death litigation for the firm in the Lubbock Office. He has successfully handled oilfield accident cases, agricultural accident cases and truck wreck cases. He was nominated as an outstanding young lawyer in 2006-2007 by the Lubbock County Bar Association. Jason is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court and the New Mexico Supreme Court. He is...

Rosalio (Ross) Muñoz is a leading San Diego personal injury lawyers and a senior partner at Mission Personal Injury Lawyers. He has nearly 30 years of legal experience as a lawyer and former judge. Ross has helped thousands of injury victims recover compensation after accidents in San Diego and El Paso, TX. He has helped Mission Personal Injury Lawyer recover tens of millions of dollars for injured clients. Time and time again, Ross's success has been recognized by Top legal organizations, including Avvo, Super Lawyers, and the American Institute of Personal Injury Lawyers. Ross seeks to be an advisor and...

A graduate of Coronado High School in Coronado, California, Gabriel now resides and practices in Texas. Mr. Perez is a Graduate of Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a writer for the Texas Bank Lawyer publication. Gabriel is now a litigator whom has appeared before the United States Supreme Court in the landmark case "Mesa v. Hernandez" dealing with international application of Bivens. Mr. Perez is licensed to practice in Texas and New Mexico as well as the corresponding Federal circuits.

JD, Inter American University, Puerto Rico.

MBA, University of Phoenix, Puerto Rico.

Worked as an Attorney for the Puerto Rico Department of Justice from 2008-2010 where she resolved most cases before trial.

Worked as Executive Director of the United Automobiles Importers Group of Puerto Rico from 2010-2018.

Deputy Advisor, PR Governor’s Office, Legislative Affairs.

Mady is bilingual (English and Spanish). She was taught from a young age the value of hard work and serving others. She is deeply committed to helping the immigrant community to aid them in their particular cases and believes the United States should be for individuals who desire to be...

Nick has focused his career on representing people, and their families, who have suffered catastrophic injuries or death. No matter the size of the case, Nick is responsive and aggressive with every case he handles. As a Spanish speaking attorney, Nick helps break the language barrier and aggressively fights for his clients. His personal injury experience includes representing clients seriously injured in automobile and truck wrecks, slip-and-fall incidents, and on-the-job injuries. A native of Lubbock, Texas, Nick received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Texas A&M University in 2001. Following graduation, Nick attended the George Bush School of Government...

A native El Pasoan, David Nuñez graduated from Montwood High School in 2003. Shortly after, David enlisted as an infantryman in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years and completed two combat deployments to Iraq in 2006 and 2007-08. After being honorably discharged in 2009, he continued his educational ambitions at the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 2012. Afterwards, David applied and was accepted into law school at St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Texas. Following graduation, David decided to return to his hometown and accepted a position as an...

After graduating from law school from 1982 to 1983, after I Justice McGee of the Supreme Court of Texas' law clerk. After completing my clerkship, I joined Scott Hulse, a large El Paso firm. In 2007 I left to start my present firm with five of my former partners. I am licensed to practice law in Texas and New Mexico. I am Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Civil Trial and Civil Appellate Law, and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates holding the rank of Advocate. ...

Sylvia Borunda Firth is a solo practitioner lawyer in El Paso, Texas specializing in governmental law, administrative law, real estate and general business. Sylvia received her B.B.A. Magna Cum Laude from St. Mary's University in San Antonio and her J.D. for the University of Texas School of Law. Her legal career has been very diverse and she has experience working for governmental entities, as in house corporate counsel and private practice. While in private practice Sylvia has been employed by a medium size firm in addition to her current work at Sylvia Borunda Firth, PLLC.

Sylvia has...

A Passion for Justice in Our Local Community

As a native El Pasoan, Marco Aranda is dedicated to providing strong legal representation to the local community. Marco Aranda is an alumni of the University of Texas at El Paso, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Committed to advancing his education, he attended Texas Tech in Lubbock. He completed his Master’s degree in Business Administration in addition to his Juris Doctorate.

Because of his strong passion for the local community, Marco Aranda decided to return to his hometown of El Paso, Texas. His goal is to serve the southwest community...

For over a decade, Attorney Enrique Chavez has been representing the rights of victims in Texas, winning millions on their behalf. He has a strong belief in protecting the rights of the injured, which is why he does everything he can to make sure that his clients achieve maximum compensation. Attorney Chavez began his higher education at Yale University, receiving a B.A. in philosophy. He went on to graduate with his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas, School of Law. Currently, Attorney Chavez is a member of many prestigious associations, including the American Association for Justice, the American Bar...

Terry W. Hammond is the former Executive Director of the National Guardianship Association, for which he also previously served as past president and served on the Board of Directors for a decade. Mr. Hammond has been certified as a National Certified Guardian by the Center for Guardianship Certification and is a certified guardianship mediator. Mr. Hammond has also served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Guardianship Association and as chair of the Texas Guardianship Advisory Board. Mr. Hammond serves as a consultant to guardianship programs and providers and as an expert witness in guardianship litigation throughout the United...