Meet Our Staff

Receptionist and Scheduling Coordinator

Alexia Ramos joined the DeCosmo Law team in December of 2019. She is currently enrolled full time at Rutgers University for accounting and management. Alexia comes from immigrant parents and understands the fear of being separated from family. She works diligently in assisting our clients and staff members. She is fluent in Spanish.

Senior Paralegal

Leonela Villacis began working for DeCosmo Law in April of 2019. Leonela has over ten years of immigration paralegal experience. She handles family-based immigration cases, permanent residency applications, citizenship applications, U-Visa petitions, removal cases and waivers of inadmissibility. Her passion for justice transcends the workplace through volunteering for her community and using her digital platforms to be vocal on injustices against underrepresented minorities. Leonela is fluent in Spanish.

Office Manager & Paralegal

Vita began working for DeCosmo Law in November of 2018. With her prior work experience as a paralegal, Vita brings her expertise in criminal matters as well as family matters such as divorce, custody, and guardianships. Vita also manages many aspects of the business end of the practice including accounting, human resources, and various other office dynamics.

Receptionist

Kiany joined the firm in July 2021.  She is currently enrolled at Rutgers University for criminal justice.  Kiany is fluent in Spanish.

Paralegal

Rafael joined the firm in July 2021. With a diverse background defending low-income clients from predatory lending practices and providing consulting services to the federal government, Rafael has been directly and personally involved in immigration matters since 2010. An immigrant himself, Rafael completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Delaware and received a master’s degree in Public Administration from American University. Rafael provides litigation support in matters related to asylum, withholding of removal, and cancellation of removal, amongst others. Rafael is also fluent in Spanish.