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Emily Velasquez

Legal Team

Emily Velásquez Santos

Paralegal

Emily Velásquez Santos is a dedicated paralegal at the Law Office of Ondine Galvez Sniffin in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She assists in a wide range of immigration matters, offering bilingual support and patient, compassionate guidance to clients navigating complex legal processes. Emily is recognized for her strong writing skills, attention to detail, and commitment to helping families understand and successfully complete their cases. She brings both personal experience and professional skill to every client she serves.

Emily Velásquez Santos is a paralegal at the Law Office of Ondine Galvez Sniffin, where she supports clients through various stages of their immigration journey. She came to the United States in 2017 and quickly developed a passion for the legal field, especially immigration law. Emily is currently completing her associate degree in Criminal Justice at Bristol Community College, expected December 2025, while gaining hands-on experience preparing family-based petitions, humanitarian applications, evidentiary packets, motions, translations, and detailed client affidavits.

Her path into the legal profession is grounded in her desire to help immigrant families feel safe, informed, and empowered. As a first-generation Honduran Latina, Emily deeply understands the challenges and fears many clients face. This perspective guides her approach: patient, respectful, and always centered on clear communication. She works closely with clients to ensure they feel supported and fully understand each step of their case.

Emily believes in professionalism rooted in empathy and organization. She focuses on making legal processes more accessible by breaking down complex requirements into simple, manageable steps. Her academic interest in criminal justice and evidence analysis strengthens her work, allowing her to prepare well-structured, detailed, and persuasive documentation for the firm.

Education

  • A.A. in Criminal Justice (expected Dec. 2025) – Bristol Community College
  • LawLogix Training – Trainee
  • AILA & CLINIC Trainings – Immigration Practice Fundamentals

Languages Spoken Fluently

  • Spanish
  • English

Fun/Personal Facts

Emily has a deep passion for education and enjoys traveling, reading, painting, and any type of hands-on creative activity. She loves dogs, good food, her home country of Honduras, and learning about cultures and traditions from around the world.