Gabriela L. Alonzo

Gabriela L. Alonzo is an experienced immigration paralegal currently working at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area since September 2023, assisting attorneys and BIA-accredited representatives with case and docket management for submissions to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Gabriela's past roles include serving as a paralegal at Kids in Need of Defense, providing legal support through case management and preparation of immigration forms, and acting as a Spanish interpreter for Montgomery County Public Schools. Additional experience includes positions in criminal defense, commercial litigation, personal injury law, and case management within the refugee services sector. Gabriela holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice, with a double major in Family Science and a minor in Law & Society from the University of Maryland.