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Delgado Law Firm, PLLC is a woman owned law firm that specializes in immigration and personal injury law. Prior to practicing exclusively in these areas Attorney Ofelia Delgado also practiced family law, criminal law, and probate law.
Her years of experience and her passion for representing individuals and families has resulted in countless wins and memorable success stories. In immigration law, she represents individuals and businesses so whether you are an individual who dreams of becoming a U.S. citizen or a business owner who envisions establishing a business in the U.S. you can rest assured that your goal becomes her objective.
In personal injury cases, she focuses on auto accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, and company vehicle accidents. Her representation of injured victims is more than a job to her. She applies her legal skills to protect victims whose lives have been turned upside down due to another’s negligence. Her personal touch to tough problems makes all the difference in the world for her clients. As we say here at Delgado Law Firm, “Your Win is Our Win!”
Attorney Delgado is personally acquainted with her team and is intentional in only hiring the most knowledgable, experienced and dedicated team members. She prides herself in having an experienced and talented team that has the grit to keep on fighting. Our team is knowledgable, equipped, and ready to help you win your case.
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Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Sociology and Behavioral Science & Law, 2000
University of California Santa Barbara, Master of Arts, Sociology, 2004
University of Loyola New Orleans College of Law, Doctorate of Jurisprudence, 2012
Bar Admission
Supreme Court of Texas, 2013
U.S. Federal District Court, Western District of Texas, 2019
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Bexar County Women’s Bar Association
Mexican American Bar Association
San Antonio Bar Association
SABA – Immigration and Nationality Law Section
SABA – Probate, Guardianship, & Estate Planning Section
HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
Gillis Long Poverty Law Center Public Service Award, 2018
Best S.A. Lawyer, Scene in S.A. Magazine, 2022
Rising Star, Scene in S.A. Magazine, 2022
Best Immigration Lawyer in San Antonio by Expertise.com, 2022 San Antonio Bar Foundation Fellow, 2023
Voted Outstanding Women in Law, Scene in S.A. Magazine, 2023
Best Immigration Lawyer in San Antonio by Expertise.com, 2023
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bexar County Women’s Bar Foundation, LEAD Academy, Alum, 2021
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, Latina Leadership Institute, Alum, 2021
PUBLICATIONS
Culture, Collective Identity, and Oppositional Consciousness: The Grassroots Social Movement Politics of the Libreria del Pueblo – El Proyecto Calpulli, M.A. Thesis, 2004
Ofelia Delgado
Ofelia graduated from Edison High School in San Antonio, Texas. She was admitted to the prestigious University of Wisconsin-Madison where she double majored and earned her B.A. in Sociology & Behavioral Science and Law. While at UW-Madison Ofelia became deliberately involved in student politics and was the founder of a mentorship program for first generation college students, was a co-founder of the Semana Chicana a week long conference that included panels, art exhibits, educational workshops, and cultural events centered on Chicana/o history and culture, and she held several leadership positions on university committees and student organizations. Ofelia was encouraged by her professor’s to attend graduate school and she went on to earn her M.A. in Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Ofelia chose UCSB because of its internationally renowned top-tier Sociology program. She studied under distinguished professors that aligned with her interest in social movements, indigenous resistance, and social change. At UCSB, she was a graduate student teaching assistant in the Sociology Department and the Department of Chicana/o Studies. She served as an advisor to undergraduate students and regularly presented as a panelist at the American Sociological Association and National Association of Chicana/o Studies. She did all this while working throughout college and her summers. Ofelia was committed to her education and impoverished communities which led her to volunteer countless hours at UW and UCSB. Ofelia graduated from UCSB with high honors and went on to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a lawyer with both academic and social justice centered work experience.
Before law school, Ofelia worked in non-profits that serviced at-risk teens, survivors of domestic violence, and immigrants throughout San Antonio. Her years of working in the non-profit world further reinforced her commitment to justice. Ofelia decided to pursue her law degree later in life graduating from the University of New Orleans College of Law in 2012. While in her second year in law school she volunteered at the Stuart H. Smith Law Clinic & Center for Social Justice helping undocumented immigrants recover unpaid wages. By her third year, she was admitted as a student practitioner in both the Immigration Clinic and Workplace Justice Clinic. While in law school she had the opportunity to intern in Mexico reviewing land disputes in poverty stricken areas, clerked for Legal Aid, was active in the student chapter of the National Lawyers Guild, and was trained as a Legal Observer.
Prior to founding her law office, Ofelia worked at a local San Antonio worker’s compensation law firm where she successfully defended injured workers. She enjoyed going up against large insurance companies and securing fair compensation for her injured clients. She went on to become a Senior Staff Attorney at the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES). While at RAICES, Ofelia was also the supervising attorney at two San Antonio based children’s shelters. The Children’s Program at RAICES provided Ofelia invaluable experience as she handled countless cases representing minors in both civil court and immigration court. Her time with RAICES was rewarding and the connection with her clients remains. Impressed with her work, she continues to hear from former clients in search of an attorney. As her own boss, Ofelia took the opportunity to expand and practice in the area of family law, criminal law, and personal injury law. Her legal advocacy continues to be influenced by her academic training and pre-law work experience. For Ofelia, lawyering is rooted in justice and compassion. She takes pride in navigating her clients through the legal system in their pursuit of fairness and just compensation.
What does Ofelia do when she’s not advocating for her clients? She enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their beautiful baby. She loves to attend poetry readings, travel, and learn about indigenous Mexican history. Being 61% Mexican indigenous herself, Ofelia is always interested in learning more about her history and culture.
Susana Gomez
SENIOR PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL
Susana was born in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. She is the daughter of an immigrant father and migrant mother. Susana was raised in Eagle Pass, Texas where she attended high school. She has a B.A. in Political Science from Texas A&M Kingsville and an M.B.A. in Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University. She earned her J.D. from St. Mary’s School of Law.
Before attending law school, Susana worked as a claims manager at USAA in the insurance claims department for 17 years and has previously served as a City Manager in Eagle Pass, Texas.
She has two beautiful and talented daughters and enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
Melissa Villegas
SENIOR LEGAL ASSISTANT
Melissa is a proud San Antonio, Texas native. She is the daughter of an immigrant mother and Texan father. She has both Mexican and German ancestry.
She graduated from Thomas A. Edison High School and went on to become a tax associate for H&R Block before deciding to open her own business which she operated for years. She later pursued a career in the legal field specifically focused on immigration law.
She and her husband have five lovely children together. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family, dancing, and volunteering.
rebecca kinG
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Rebecca is originally from Southern California and was was raised in San Antonio, Texas. Brought up by immigrant parents who taught her that her only limit was herself she became a visionary at a young age harnessing her talent in creative ways. She enjoys using her media and marketing skills to make a difference in the world.
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