Experienced Lawyers — Law Office of Jorge Salinas, PLLC

Our Team

The firm’s reputation for dependability and impartiality has helped us carve out a niche as a mediation office that delivers timely and equitable results to other attorneys and their clients.

Our collaborative approach to tackling legal cases ranging from family law, personal injury, real estate, immigration, and criminal defense ensures that our clients receive first-class personal attention and multiple legal minds to guide them to a timely resolution.

Attorney Jorge Arcadio Salinas

**Education: A Strong Academic Foundation in South Texas**
Born and raised in McAllen, Texas, Jorge graduated Magna Cum Laude from Nikki Rowe High School. He pursued a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance from the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA). Furthering his education, Jorge concurrently completed a Doctor of Jurisprudence and a Master of Public Administration, specializing in Urban Management and Public Affairs, at St. Mary’s University School of Law. He was honored as a member of the Phi Alpha Alpha Honor Society. Jorge also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a focus on Risk Management from Texas A&M University School of Law.
**A Commitment to Community Service**
Before embarking on his legal career, Jorge taught Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to at-risk students at PSJA and later at San Antonio College. He also served at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free civil legal assistance to underprivileged individuals. In addition, Jorge was the former Chairman of the Board for the Zoning Board of Adjustments in the City of McAllen.
**Experience: A Record of Professional Excellence**
Jorge has worked at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), where he contributed to the drafting of provisional patent applications in diverse fields such as microprocessors and organic chemical reagents. He is also a licensed Texas Insurance Adjuster, a role in which he aids clients in understanding their property damage claims and serves as an Umpire in the appraisal process. As a Mediator, Jorge has successfully resolved a wide range of legal disputes, including personal injury, storm damage, divorce, probate, and real estate cases, thereby saving both time and resources for all parties involved.
**Diligence: Upholding the Values of Integrity, Respect, and Loyalty**
Jorge is a distinguished member of the Texas Bar College, an honorary society that recognizes the best-trained attorneys in Texas.
**Leadership: A Voice in Immigration and Nationality Law**
As of May 2020, Jorge has been appointed by the State Bar President to serve on the Laws Relating to Immigration and Nationality Committee. The committee aims to study, educate, and make recommendations concerning immigration and nationality laws and their impact on the public. Jorge represents District 12, which encompasses a wide range of counties in Texas, including Atascosa, Brooks, Cameron, Dimmit, Duval, Frio, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, La Salle, Maverick, McMullen, Starr, Webb, Willacy, Zapata, and Zavala.
**Building a Legacy in Greenwood, Indiana**
Jorge is currently setting down roots in Greenwood, Indiana, where his parents and family reside. With a strong commitment to community service, he looks forward to extending his expertise in helping the Latino community, particularly in the areas of immigration and estate planning.

Beatriz Salinas, Paralegal Beatriz Salinas is a certified paralegal and primarily assists the office with our criminal clients. Her attention to detail is an asset to our firm as she maintains client communications for the firm. She has experience i… — Daniella De La Garza, Paralegal
Daniella De La Garza is a paralegal with the Law Office of Jorge Salinas, PLLC, where she assists with case preparation, client communication, and legal document management.
She is committed to providing professional, organized, and attentive support to clients throughout the legal process.
Daniella helps ensure that each matter is handled efficiently, respectfully, and with careful attention to detail.

Audrey Gonzalez, Paralegal Audrey started her journey as a paralegal in 2015 and has had extensive experience in personal injury, family, criminal and other areas of law. Her humble upbringing, patience and ambition to learn allows her to effectivel… — Fernanda De Leon, Legal Assistant
Fernanda De Leon is a legal assistant with the Law Office of Jorge Salinas, PLLC, where she supports daily office operations, client communication, and case organization.
She assists the legal team with professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail.
Fernanda is dedicated to helping clients feel informed, respected, and supported throughout their legal matters.

Of Counsel

Attorney Roel Gutierrez

Roel Gutierrez is an experienced trial lawyer with over 14 years of experience handling various criminal and civil matters. Mr. Gutierrez received his B.A. in English from Yale University in 2000. He graduated with his J.D. from St. Mary’s Law School in San Antonio in 2009. From 2010 to 2017, he worked at the Law Office of Robert J. Salinas in Donna, Texas. He represented the City of La Villa, the City of Elsa, the Donna Independent School District, and the Hidalgo Housing Authority.