who was san jose's first mexican lawyer?

Dennis Chavez

Dennis Chavez was the first American-born Hispanic senator elected to the U.S. Senate representing New Mexico. For more than 27 years, Chavez used his seat to defend the oppressed and uphold their rights.

Manuel Ruiz

Most known as the first Hispanic lawyer to argue a case before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1951, Manuel Ruiz is also the first Hispanic student to graduate from the Gould School of Law at the University of Southern California. Throughout his career, Ruiz overcame several challenges due to racism stemming from World War II.

Reynaldo Guerra Garza

Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Reynaldo Guerra Garza is known as a Mexican-American “icon.” After graduating from the University of Texas School of Law in 1939, Garza started his own practice until he was enlisted in WWII in 1942. He served 3 years in the war and quickly returned to his hometown.

Mario Guerra Obledo

You can’t discuss the Latino civil rights movement without mentioning Mario Obledo. Known as the “godfather” and a leading force of the movement, Obledo spent his life working tirelessly to secure the rights of the Latino community.

Miriam Naveira De Merly

Miriam Naveira De Merly’s career is a journey of breaking boundaries as both a female and Hispanic woman in the United States. She was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, and obtained her law degree from the University of Puerto Rico. Merly went on to become the first known Hispanic woman to argue before the U.S Supreme Court.

Alberto Gonzales

Alberto Gonzales was born on August 4, 1955, in San Antonio Texas. He served in the United States Air Force until 1977 and went on to pursue his J.D from Harvard Law School. After graduating in 1982, Gonzales worked for the private practice law firm, Vinson & Elkin, eventually gaining his title as a partner.

Sonia Sotomayor

After watching an episode of the legal drama “Perry Mason,” a young Sonia Sotomayor knew she was destined to be an attorney. Fueled with determination, Sotomayer excelled academically throughout high school and higher education.

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Who killed Arturo Bravo Santos?

Greg Leon is accused of killing Arturo Bravo Santos at a Lexington County park-and-ride on Valentine’s Day in 2016. He’s charged with murder, attempted murder, discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.

What did Michael Leon say to the dispatcher?

Leon turned himself into law enforcement officials after dialing 911 following the shooting. He reportedly told the dispatcher, “I shot my wife’s lover.”. According to the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Leon’s trial was originally scheduled to begin this week.

Who killed his wife's lover?

Greg Leon is accused of killing his wife’s lover on Valentine's Day in 2016. (WIS)

How long did the Leon case last?

However, Leon’s attorney, Dick Harpootlian, told the judge the case would likely last two weeks due to witnesses and translators needed for testimony. Because Harpootlian is a member of the legislature, he is protected from appearing in court from January until the end of July.