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WHO WE ARE

Based out of Phoenix, Arizona, Ybarra Maldonado Law Group’s key practice areas include criminal, immigration, and personal injury law. We have a reputation of experience, excellence, and results. We provide thorough, comprehensive and aggressive representation you can count on. Ray A. Ybarra Maldonado and his wife Dr. Angeles J. Maldonado, founded YMLG to become a law firm with deep roots in the communities we are fortunate enough to serve. Ray and Dr. Maldonado both share a background in community organizing and a passion for migrant and human rights. Ray is a Stanford educated attorney with an intact reputation and best known in the legal community for his integrity, professionalism, and passion for service.

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Phoenix Criminal Defense Team

Phoenix Personal Injury Team

If you have been arrested, or are facing criminal charges, you need the representation of an aggressive experienced attorney. There are many lawyers in Maricopa County, but when it comes to marginalized, Black, Brown, and undocumented communities, there are few you can trust. YMLG offers a holistic and people centered approach to analyzing your legal matter. We have been incredibly effective in providing representation to non-citizens in criminal cases so that the end result of the criminal case will not result in deportation or other negative immigration consequences.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO WINNING EVERY CASE

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OUR MISSION

Reuniting Families, Keeping Them Together

Our goal is to be the best law firm for Spanish speaking community in Arizona. Our mission is to fight each and everyday to reunite families, and keep them together. Our team members ensure success by treating those who come through our doors not like clients, but like family. We provide aggressive, innovative litigation and fight cases that impact not only the families we serve, but the entire Latino community.

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OUR VALUES

Migration is a Human Right

We firmly believes that human mobility via migration is a human right. We understand that we are located in one of the most anti-immigrant, racist states in the country and many of our cases are very difficult to win. However, we also believe that every human being has a right to travel across boundaries to find work and to support themselves and their families. We believe our communities are under attack for exercising this fundamental right to migration. Subsequently, our Law Firm is committed to fighting every case with this context in mind, and with the goal of fighting not just deportations, but the ideologies behind policies and processes that continue to oppress and hurt communities of color.

YMLG DIRECTORS

Our YMLG Directors are Committed to excellence and client care, our team leads with integrity and expertise, ensuring you receive the highest service and support.

Ray A. Ybarra Maldonado, Esq.

Founder & Principal Attorney

Dr. Angeles Maldonado

CEO

Galilea Ayala

Florida State Director

Aaron Lopez Anchondo

Executive Innovations Director

Janet Rocha

Business Operations Director

"Very Helpful! I was at the Chiropractor the next day after my car accident. Ybarra Maldonado Law Group took my case and was resolved quickly. I would highly recomend them if you ever have a car accident."

"Attorney Ray A. Ybarra has been involved in voluntarily serving his community, way before becoming an attorney. He is deeply vested and cares for his fellow man. Professional, honest diligent and committed!"

"I had the pleasure of consulting Mr. Maldonado on a legal issue facing my family. He is one of the most compassionate and professional attorneys I have ever met. He quickly put me at ease and suggested a legal strategy to protect my family. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Maldonado and his firm. He cares about our community."

"Ray is the best of all attorneys! He saved me life twice. He's very smart and always has a positive attitude. I recommend him to any one out there having problems with the law. He will do anything to win the case! Thank you again, Ray!"

"Premiere immigration and criminal defense lawyer in the Phoenix area. Ray cares about his clients, and it shows in his consistent results. I've worked with him on matters, and he's always professional and on top of the things. If you or a loved one are facing immigration or criminal proceedings, you should feel comfortable with Ray on your side!"

"The best of the best. Our entire community has depended on Ray Ybarra Maldonado for many years. He has protected and served all of us while protecting and serving the most vulnerable."