Maria brings two decades of legal experience shaped by her work in both private practice and public service for the State of Texas. She began her legal career as a paralegal for a personal injury law firm and later contracted with the Texas Department of Public Safety, gaining valuable early exposure to diverse legal processes. Maria went on to join the Office of the Texas Attorney General as a Legal Secretary, where her reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic quickly distinguished her. Her demonstrated dedication led her to serve as an assistant to the Solicitor General of Texas for the last ten years of her tenure at the agency.

During her tenure in the Solicitor General’s office, Maria supported attorneys in preparing appellate filings for the United States Supreme Court, the Texas Supreme Court, and federal and state appellate courts. She specialized in tabling briefs, formatting complex documents, and meticulously preparing filings for some of the state’s most significant legal matters. Maria approaches her work with deep pride and professionalism, consistently striving to deliver accuracy, clarity, and excellence. Her commitment to high quality service continues to define her contributions to the legal community.