Hiance Madhgrick Castro Guerrero was born and raised on the beautiful island of the Dominican Republic. It is not a coincidence that the English translation of her second last name is “Warrior” because she fights her clients’ battles like one of her own. She became an attorney to be the voice of those who cannot speak for themselves and to bring hope to those who need it.
Hiance is passionate, authentic, charismatic, difference-maker, and identifies herself as a non-denominational Christian. During her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities with her two fur babies Lucy and Ruth, and do not be surprised to find her doing adrenaline rush activities, like sky diving.
“If someone else did it, so can I; if nobody has done it, I could be the first one”
“Mi propósito es convertirme en una mejor versión de la que fui ayer”
EDUCATION
- University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, GA. Juris Doctor, May 2022.
- Involvements:
- Leader of the Spanish Legal Club
- Treasurer of the Hispanic Law Student Association
- Mediation Practicum Online Program for Athens Court
- University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, GA. Master of Laws – cum laude, Mayor in Business Law & Dispute Settlement, May 2020.
- Yeshiva University, Cardozo School of Law, New York, NY. Master of Laws, Major in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Part-Time Student, Transferred to UGA in June 2019
- Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Law Degree, cum laude, September 2015.
- Publication: Incorporación de la figura jurídica: “Quiebra de Reorganización Personal” al Sistema Jurídico Dominicano (Incorporation of the Legal Figure: “Bankruptcy of Personal Reorganization” into the Dominican Legal System)
- Externship: Public Defender’s Office
EXPERIENCE
- Daniels & Taylor P.C., Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Associate Attorney, 2023 – Present
- Law Graduate Paralegal, 2022 – 2023
- Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), Atlanta, Georgia, Immigration Paralegal, June 2021 – October 2021
- Frink Hamlett Legal Solutions, Newark, New Jersey, 2017 – 2019
- Cella & Associates, LLC., Clifton, New Jersey, Immigration Case Manager, 2016 – 2017
CERTIFICATIONS
- Spanish-English Legal Interpreter
- Mental Health First Aid USA
