Ricardo Martinez, Criminal Defense Paralegal

About Ricardo

Ricardo brings a lawyer’s training to the paralegal role. He earned his law degree in Honduras and is licensed to practice law there. That background shows in how he works: careful, organized, and rigorous about procedure.

He’s also often the person who makes the process make sense. Ricardo takes pride in clear communication and in making sure clients never have to wonder what’s happening with their case. Fluent in English and Spanish, he makes sure language is never a barrier between a client and the team defending them.

Ricardo is not licensed to practice law in the United States and does not give legal advice.

Role at DeChant Law

Ricardo supports our attorneys through every phase of a case, from the day you hire us through trial preparation:

• Welcoming new clients, explaining how the process works, and making sure your questions get answered quickly
• Reviewing discovery: going through case files, spotting important issues early, and flagging anything missing or inconsistent
• Legal research and drafting of motions, memos and court documents for attorney review
• Case management: keeping files organized and timelines on track
• Bilingual support for Spanish-speaking clients and families

Education and Credentials

Languages

English and Spanish