Barbara is a seasoned trial attorney specializing in complex litigation and dispute resolution. Her experience spans across various legal arenas, with a particular focus on probate litigation, trust and estates, and criminal law. Barbara is fluent in English and Spanish.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Lead counsel in multiple high-stakes probate and estate litigation matters, securing favorable settlements and judgments.
  • Analyzed complex legal issues and developed strategies and managed thousands of pre-trial motions, pre-trial evidentiary hearings, and post sentencing mitigation.
  • First-chaired 20 cases to verdict.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

  • Member, Board of Directors – International Veterinary Outreach (IVO) – April 2024
  • DEIB Co-Chair, Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender – Sept. 2021 – Nov 2023

ADMITTED TO

  • California State Bar
  • Florida State Bar

EDUCATION

  • D., Santa Clara University School of Law
  • A. in International Relations, Illinois Wesleyan University

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Stanford Law School: Bringing Restoration to the Legal System: Where Do Mercy and Vengeance Fit? A Two-Part Series on Restorative Justice – January 31, 2023

PRIOR AFFILIATIONS

  • Edward C. Nino Attorney at Law, San Jose, CA
  • Deputy Public Defender Santa Clara County, San Jose, CA