Andrew Barreto
Attorney / Managing Partner
Andrew is the sole Managing Partner of Goren & Barreto, LLC (formerly known as the Law Office of David Goren). He worked with David Goren since 2012 – first as a paralegal and later as an Associate Attorney. In 2017, Andrew’s hard work and success as an immigration attorney led him to become David’s partner. Andrew fully took over the firm after David’s retirement in 2020.
Andrew is licensed to practice law in the State of Maryland, Commonwealth of Virginia, District of Columbia, Federal U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Andrew Barreto is permitted to practice federal Immigration Law throughout the United States and has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association since 2012.
Andrew earned a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law in May of 2012 after completing his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University in 2008. Prior to joining Goren & Barreto, LLC, Andrew had several years of experience working in immigration law, first as a student attorney representing clients at the University of Maryland School of Law Immigration Clinic, and then as a legal intern in the Office of the Chief Counsel at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). While working at an international distribution company in Ecuador, he was involved in securing visas for company employees to perform business-related duties in the United States.
As a first-generation American and the son of a Cuban asylee, Andrew is proud to help immigrants achieve the same opportunities that his father worked so hard to provide for him. Andrew is fluent in both Spanish and English. Andrew has over 10 years of success in removal defense with countless Asylum and Cancellation of Removal victories for his clients. He also has significant experience in helping his clients with naturalization, adjustment of status, waivers, special immigrant juvenile status, criminal immigration, employment visas, and in particular religious worker visas.
Email: abarreto@gorenbarretolaw.com
Katherine Martinez
Associate Attorney
Katherine S. Martinez, Esq. is the Senior Managing Associate at Goren and Barreto, LLC. She has focused her practice on removal defense, U visas, special immigrant juvenile status, family-based petitions, adjustment of status, waivers, naturalization, and appellate work. Katherine is a member of the Maryland Bar, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third and Fourth Circuits.
Katherine graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland School of Law, where she was Articles Editor for the Journal of Race Religion Gender and Class (JRRGC). As a student, Katherine was awarded the Joseph Bernstein Award for the most significant piece of legal writing for publication in the JRRGC in her graduating year. Katherine was also awarded scholarships by the Montgomery County Women’s Bar Foundation and the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association.
While in law school, Katherine was a student attorney at the University of Maryland Immigration Clinic, where she represented clients in removal proceedings. During her time in clinic, she had the opportunity to assist with appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals and to the Fourth Circuit. Katherine also interned at the Baltimore Immigration Courthouse.
Prior to law school, Katherine attended the Johns Hopkins University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in History, and a Minor in Women, Gender and Sexuality studies. In addition, Katherine worked as a bilingual legal advocate for the House of Ruth Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, where she provided legal assistance to survivors of domestic violence. Katherine is a native Spanish speaker.
Rudy Coram
Associate Attorney
Rudy Coram joined Goren & Barreto, LLC, in 2020 after practicing immigration law in Indiana and in Virginia. Mr. Coram has successfully handled immigration matters related to asylum, special immigrant juvenile visa, applying for naturalization, application for adjustment of status, U-Visa, opening of guardianship, K-1 visa, removal defense, different types of waivers and family-based immigration.
Mr. Coram has volunteered for the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic in Indianapolis, IN, where he provided pro bono services to low-income immigrant families. In addition, Mr. Coram taught Public International Law and Immigration Law at Taylor University for a couple of years.
Mr. Coram was raised in Lebanon where he obtained his first law degree from La Sagesse University in 2000. Following graduation, he earned an LL.M. from Boston University School of Law in 2002 and practiced law in Beirut, Lebanon, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he concentrated his work on employment agreements, commercial transactions, construction agreements and in creating various entities. In 2006, Mr. Coram returned to the United States where he earned his J.D. from Indiana University Robert H-McKinney School of Law.
Email: rcoram@gorenbarretolaw.com
Maddy Moreno
Paralegal
Maddy Moreno has focused on consular processing, waivers, adjustment of status, and family petitions. She also works on prosecutorial discretion requests and FOIA requests. Maddy is originally from Venezuela but has been residing in the United States for several years. She graduated in Venezuela with two degrees: Public Accounting and Administration & Social Sciences. She also has a Certification as a Pharmacy Technician. Maddy has proven to be a quick learner and her dedication has allowed her to grow continuously throughout her time at Goren and Barreto. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Luis Alarcon-Gambini
Paralegal
Luis Alarcon-Gambini focuses on U Visas, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, Family-Based Petitions, Prosecutorial Discretion requests and assists with filings with the Immigration Court. Luis graduated Cum laude, a year early, from Virginia Commonwealth University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and with a minor in International Relations. Luis also earned a Certificate of Immigrant Accompaniment from Villanova University, College of Professional Studies. He is fluent in English and Spanish, and he demonstrates true commitment in working with Immigration Law.
Grecia Ramos
Paralegal
Grecia assists the attorneys in preparing and submitting forms, applications, and petitions for clients. Grecia collectively works with clients in making sure that they provide the office with all necessary documentation asked for by the attorneys and assists clients in their needs. Grecia is a college student at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where she is in her last year pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Political Science, and a certificate of Clinical Mental Health Care. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Orlando Santiago
Paralegal
Orlando Santiago is a dedicated and accomplished law clerk at Goren and Barreto, LLC. Orlando’s educational journey commenced at the University of Puerto Rico, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice in 2008. Throughout his academic pursuits, he displayed a profound interest in the nuances of the legal system and its potential to effect positive societal change. Driven by his passion, Orlando pursued his Juris Doctor degree at the University of Puerto Rico Law School, graduating with Cum Laude honors in 2017.
With 3 years of immigration law experience, Orlando has cultivated a profound understanding of the intricacies inherent to this specialized field. His tireless commitment is directed towards aiding clients from diverse backgrounds, expertly guiding them through the complexities of immigration processes.
Beyond his professional responsibilities, Orlando loves traveling, immersing himself in diverse cultures and acquiring a more comprehensive worldview. Orlando firmly believes that travel not only broadens one’s horizons but also fosters humility and deep understanding of the World. During his leisure time, Orlando seeks tranquility through activities like meditation and hiking. An avid reader, Orlando continually seeks to expand his knowledge and deepen his understanding of the world. Above all, Orlando places great value on his time spent with family and friends. He recognizes the significance of nurturing strong relationships and deriving joy from shared experiences. His core values of humility, kindness, compassion, hard work, justice, and fairness are evident in all aspects of his life, both personal and professional.
With an unwavering dedication to serving others and an unswerving commitment to justice, Orlando Santiago continues to leave a profound impact on the legal field. His compassion, expertise, and genuine care for his clients distinguish him as an exceptional law clerk and an invaluable asset to Goren and Barreto, LLC.
Lilian Ramos
Administrative Assistant
Lilian Ramos joined Goren & Barreto in 2018, with over three years of experience in the Personal Injury Department at another law firm. Lilian assists with customer intake, and client communication on a daily basis. She is also in charge of our billing department. In addition, she coordinates office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies. She is a registered notary public. Originally from El Salvador, Lilian came to the United States when she was a teenager. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
Email: lramosgorenbarreto@gmail.com
Evelyn Jarquin
Administrative Assistant
Evelyn had many years of experience as a receptionist in the medical field prior to joining Goren & Barreto, LLC in 2023. Evelyn receives phone calls and directs clients to proper personnel, makes appointments for consultations, answers questions, receives and processes mail, scans documents into proper files, and more.
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