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Gómez & Palumbo Law specializes in Immigration Law and the representation of both immigrants and non-immigrants in immigration matters. Our team of skilled and experienced professionals will provide with you with the transparent and honest legal representation you require. Our legal expertise and professional drive will ensure you unparalleled legal representation.
Our vision and mission are to provide our clients with personalized service to fit their personal needs. Immigrants are vulnerable because they do not always understand the system of law in this foreign nation and we are here to help them in their journey to obtain legal status, to change status, to obtain naturalization or citizenship, represent them in immigration court and to help them keep their legal status when they are in jeopardy of losing it or facing removal proceeding.
Did you know?
Contrary to popular perception, less than half (46 percent) of all immigrants in the United States are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly one-fifth of all immigrants are non-Hispanic white (19.2 percent), about 8 percent are black, and just over a quarter (26.3 percent) are Asian or of some other race/ethnicity.
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Zoila M. Gomez
Attorney Zoila Marisol Gomez founded the Law Office of Zoila Gomez in 2006 after obtaining and JD from Massachusetts School of Law and her license to practice law from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.
Tania M. Martinez
Tania Palumbo joined the firm in 2009 as an associate after admission into the Massachusetts bar. Tania concentrates her practice on immigration issues before U.S.
Omar Ogando, Operations Manager
Omar is the Operations Manager at Gomez & Palumbo, LLC. Having recently immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic in 2021, Omar was looking for a career change and had developed an interest in Immigration Law. He initially joined Gomez & Palumbo, LLC as a Paralegal in August of 2021 and was shortly thereafter promoted to Operations Manager. Due to his extensive experience in business management, Omar has led the Gomez & Palumbo, LLC team through this transformative process. His transition into the managerial role has been seamless and Omar has proven to be an invaluable member of our firm.
Omar obtained his Master’s in Business Management from PUCMM – Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra of Santo Domingo in 2007 and his Bachelor’s in Data Base Computer Science, Cum Laude, from the same university in 2004. Omar has over 15 years of experience working in management and comes to Gomez and Palumbo with a business background eager to manage the innerworkings of a law firm. His enthusiasm and ability to connect with people make him a leader who is approachable and kind.
In his own words: Gomez and Palumbo, LLC serves as a beacon of hope for our community of immigrants and guides them on their path to achieving their goals in a new country. Having family members for which I have always been the go-to person, gave me a lot of insight into the struggles immigrants go through to come to this country looking for better opportunities. It is a blessing to be part of the process at Gomez and Palumbo.
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Omar es el Gerente de Operaciones de Gomez & Palumbo, LLC. Habiendo inmigrado recientemente a los Estados Unidos desde la República Dominicana en 2021, Omar estaba buscando un cambio de carrera y había desarrollado un interés en la Leyes de Inmigración. Inicialmente se unió a Gomez & Palumbo, LLC como asistente legal en agosto del 2021 y poco después fue ascendido al puesto de Gerente de Operaciones. Debido a su amplia experiencia en gestión empresarial, Omar ha liderado el equipo de Gomez & Palumbo, LLC a través de este proceso de transformación. Su transición al rol gerencial ha sido fácil y Omar ha demostrado ser un miembro invaluable de nuestra firma.
Omar obtuvo su Maestría en Administración de Empresas de la PUCMM – Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra de Santo Domingo en el 2007 y su Licenciatura en Informática de Bases de Datos, Cum Laude, de la misma universidad en el 2004. Omar tiene más de 15 años de experiencia trabajando en administración de empresas y viene a Gómez y Palumbo con experiencia, deseoso de administrar el funcionamiento interno de un bufete de abogados. Su entusiasmo y capacidad para conectarse con las personas lo convierten en un líder amable y respetuoso.
En sus propias palabras: Gomez and Palumbo, LLC sirve como un faro de esperanza para nuestra comunidad de inmigrantes y los guía en su camino para lograr sus metas en un nuevo país. Tener familiares para los que siempre he sido la persona a quien acudir me dio mucha información sobre las luchas que atraviesan los inmigrantes para venir a este país en busca de mejores oportunidades. Es una bendición ser parte del proceso en Gómez y Palumbo.
Michelle Marcelo, Paralegal
Michelle Marcelo joined Gomez & Palumbo, LLC as a Paralegal in October 2021. Michelle obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law from Mount Washington College in 2018. Prior to obtaining her Bachelor’s degree she obtained her Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies. Her passion for immigration began at a young age, as she witnessed the struggles her immigrant family from Dominican Republic faced in order to make it in the United States. As a first-generation Dominican-American, Michelle’s goal is to be the voice that seeks to fight and protect the interest of those who come to our office in need of assistance.
In her own words: Working for Gomez & Palumbo, LLC has been a true honor. It brings me great satisfaction to assist those who come to our office in dire need of help. When helping, I think of my family and the struggles they faced in order to obtain legal immigration status in this country. From a young age family has always been a major part of my life. Many of our clientto see those who struggle and face these fears of being separateds face losing the ones they love and having no other choice but to deal with the pain and agony of separation. It brings me joy seeing those who struggle, and face these fears of being separated, obtain the results they desperately desire with the help of our firm.
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Michelle Marcelo se unió a Gomez & Palumbo, LLC como asistente legal en octubre del 2021. Michelle obtuvo su licenciatura en Justicia Criminal/Pre-Ley de Mount Washington College en 2018. Antes de obtener su licenciatura obtuvo su título de Asociada en Estudios Paralegales. Su pasión por la inmigración comenzó a una edad temprana, ya que fue testigo de las luchas que enfrentó su familia inmigrante de República Dominicana para llegar a los Estados Unidos. Como dominicana-estadounidense de primera generación, el objetivo de Michelle es ser la voz que busca luchar y proteger los intereses de aquellos que vienen a nuestra oficina en necesidad de asistencia.
En sus propias palabras: Trabajar para Gomez & Palumbo, LLC ha sido un verdadero honor. Me trae una gran satisfacción ayudar a aquellos que vienen a nuestra oficina en extrema necesidad de ayuda. Al ayudar, pienso en mi familia y las luchas que enfrentaron para obtener un estatus migratorio legal en este país. Desde muy joven, la familia siempre ha sido una parte importante de mi vida. Muchos de nuestros clientes se enfrentan a perder a los que aman y no tienen otra opción que lidiar con el dolor y la agonía de la separación. Me alegra ver a aquellos que luchan, y enfrentan estos temores de estar separados, obtener los resultados que desean desesperadamente con la ayuda de nuestra oficina.
Beatriz Sweeney-Sanchez, Paralegal
Beatriz Sweeney-Sanchez joined Gomez & Palumbo, LLC as a Paralegal in June 2022. Beatriz graduated with honors from Mount Washington College where she obtained her undergraduate degree in criminal justice in 2014. Beatriz brings unique perspective and experience to her role as a paralegal through her background in law enforcement, as she served as a corrections officer from September 2015 until October 2018, and a police officer for the city of Lawrence, MA, from October 2018 until May 2022, prior to joining the team.
Beatriz is a service-driven professional whose interest in serving the immigrant community was born from her parents’ immigrant story from El Salvador. Beatriz’s desire to learn, grow and serve her community is unmatched and has made her transition into her role at Gomez & Palumbo, LLC seamless. Her ability to communicate with clients in Spanish and English allows Beatriz to understand a client’s needs and assist them efficiently and effectively in moving forward with their case. Beatriz loves serving all communities in the surrounding areas and enjoys working at the firm.
Beatriz Sweeney-Sánchez se unió a Gomez & Palumbo, LLC como Paralegal en junio de 2022. Beatriz se graduó con honores de Mount Washington College, donde obtuvo su licenciatura en justicia penal en 2014. Beatriz aporta una perspectiva y experiencia únicas a su papel como asistente legal a través de su experiencia en la aplicación de la ley, ya que se desempeñó como oficial de correcciones desde septiembre de 2015 hasta octubre de 2018, y como oficial de policía para la ciudad de Lawrence, MA, desde octubre de 2018 hasta mayo de 2022, antes de unirse al equipo.
Beatriz es una profesional orientada al servicio cuyo interés en servir a la comunidad inmigrante nació de la historia de inmigración de sus padres de El Salvador. El deseo de Beatriz de aprender, crecer y servir a su comunidad es inigualable y ha hecho que su transición a su papel en Gomez & Palumbo, LLC sea perfecta. Su capacidad para comunicarse con los clientes en español e inglés le permite a Beatriz comprender las necesidades de un cliente y ayudarlos de manera eficiente y efectiva a seguir adelante con su caso. A Beatriz le encanta servir a todas las comunidades en las áreas circundantes y disfruta trabajar en la firma.
Yeimi Hernandez-Ovalle, Administrative Assistant
Yeimi Hernandez-Ovalle is a dedicated professional who embarked on her journey with Gomez & Palumbo, LLC, in July 2020, immediately after her graduation from Greater Lawrence Technical School. In May 2023, she celebrated a milestone by earning an Associate's Degree in Business Transfer, reinforcing her academic foundation. Currently, Yeimi is furthering her education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she is diligently working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.
The daughter of Guatemalan immigrants, Yeimi has grown up with a profound appreciation for the fortitude and spirit of immigrant communities. She has firsthand insight into the obstacles they encounter in the United States, and these insights fuel her daily commitment to her role. Yeimi is driven by a deep-seated passion to make a substantive impact in the lives of the people she serves.
Articulating her ethos, Yeimi shares a personal credo: "There is an immense sense of fulfillment that comes with knowing I am playing a role in bettering the lives of others." As someone who places a high value on service and compassion, she takes pride in being a cornerstone of a team deeply invested in enhancing the wellbeing of others. Through her experiences in the field of immigration, she has embraced the importance of engaging with individuals and their unique circumstances with empathy and respect.
Yeimi is often the first point of contact for clients at Gomez & Palumbo, LLC—a role she considers an honor. This position allows her the privilege to extend dignity and focused attention to each individual, ensuring that from the moment they step through the firm’s doors, they are met with the understanding and support they rightfully deserve.
Yohanna Perez Rosario, Administrative Assistant
Yohanna joined Gomez & Palumbo LLC as an Administrative Assistant in June of 2022. Yohanna is a hard-working young woman who cares deeply about the people she interacts with daily. She started working at the early age of 15 and has continued to this day. Yohanna is the first face our clients interact with when they come to the office to conduct business. We are very fortunate to have someone with such a clear disposition and attitude working with people, and with great customer service skills that benefit our clients.
Yohanna is an immigrant herself, as she comes from Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. She came to the United States when she was fourteen years of age. When she started her journey, she was sad to leave behind most of her extended family and friends but was excited to immigrate with her parents and two sisters to start a new life in this land of opportunities. Although she misses her family in the Dominican Republic, she has been able to adapt and enjoy the possibilities and choices this nation has to offer. Yohanna recently became an American Citizen herself and understand firsthand what it means to deal with the agencies that provide services to immigrants. She has empathy for our clients and a clear understanding of what they go through.
In her own words: "I love working at Gomez & Palumbo, LLC. because it brings me joy to see our clients' accomplishments and triumphs. Our clients' joy and satisfaction remind me of my own story here in the United States. I always see our clients' perspective as if it was my own, because I know what it feels like. It is a joy to work for a team of people that have the same views I have of immigration, and the importance of seeing the clients' needs as our own."
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Yohanna se unió a Gomez & Palumbo LLC como asistente administrativa en junio de 2022. Yohanna es una joven trabajadora que se preocupa profundamente por las personas con las que interactúa a diario. Comenzó a trabajar a la temprana edad de 15 años y ha continuado hasta el día de hoy. Yohanna es la primera cara con la que interactúan nuestros clientes cuando vienen a nuestra oficina. Somos muy afortunados de tener a alguien con una disposición y actitud tan clara trabajando con personas, y con grandes habilidades de servicio que benefician a nuestros clientes.
Yohanna es inmigrante, ya que proviene de Jarabacoa, República Dominicana. Llegó a los Estados Unidos cuando tenía catorce años. Cuando comenzó su viaje, estaba triste de dejar atrás a la mayoría de su familia extendida y amigos, pero estaba emocionada de emigrar con sus padres y dos hermanas para comenzar una nueva vida en esta tierra de oportunidades. Aunque extraña a su familia en la República Dominicana, ha podido adaptarse y disfrutar de las posibilidades y opciones que esta nación tiene para ofrecer. Yohanna recientemente se convirtió en ciudadana estadounidense y entiende de primera mano lo que significa tratar con las agencias que brindan servicios a los inmigrantes. Ella tiene empatía por nuestros clientes y una comprensión clara de lo que pasan.
En sus propias palabras: "Me encanta trabajar en Gomez & Palumbo, LLC. porque me da alegría ver los logros y triunfos de nuestros clientes. La alegría y la satisfacción de nuestros clientes me recuerdan mi propia historia aquí en los Estados Unidos. Siempre veo la perspectiva de nuestros clientes como si fuera la mía, porque sé lo que se siente. Es un placer trabajar para un equipo de personas que tienen los mismos puntos de vista que yo tengo sobre la inmigración, y la importancia de ver las necesidades de los clientes como propias".
Debbie Conde, Mail Clerk
Debbie Conde joined the Gomez & Palumbo, LLC team in June of 2022 as a Mail Clerk. Debbie comes from the banking industry and brings her attention to detail an unwavering commitment to service to the firm. One of the things Debbie enjoys the most at Gomez & Palumbo, LLC is the dedication the firm has to providing a welcoming and safe environment for our clients. She is passionate about customer service; therefore she is a great addition to our team. She is highly focused, dependable, professional, and courteous. Our clients learn to quickly trust her during her communication with them.
In her own words: “I have the fortune to have been born in this great country, a land of opportunities. My mother is an immigrant from the Dominican Republic. It has been my honor to grow up seeing her work hard to accomplish her aspirations. Just last year she became a United States Citizen, and I still savor the joy of that accomplishment. I love working at Gomez & Palumbo, LLC because it is a place that helps people fulfill their dreams, like my mother was able to. Nothing gives me greater joy than giving great news to people when their dreams also come true thanks to the help of the team at Gomez & Palumbo, LLC.”
Cindy Chavez, Paralegal
Cindy Chavez joined Gomez & Martinez LLC as a paralegal in March 2024. Cindy graduated Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts Lowell with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Legal Studies in 2023. In 2017, she obtained her Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies from Middlesex Community College.
Cindy is a first-generation immigrant herself, having immigrated to the United States from Mexico at the tender age of three. As a DREAMER and DACA recipient, Cindy has witnessed firsthand the adversity of the immigration process. Her personal experience piqued her interest in immigration law and fueled her drive to help others like her.
In her own words: “Working at Gomez & Martinez, LLC has been such a rewarding experience. I see myself and my family in every client I assist. For so long, I assumed working on something as daunting as immigration matters was next to impossible, especially with such little guidance. This law firm has given me the courage to speak up for those who have been oppressed for far too long as a result of our failing immigration system. From experience, I know that what most immigrants want in this country is a chance at a better life, and working at this firm has allowed me to become that beacon of hope.”
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Cindy Chavez se unió a Gomez & Martinez LLC como asistente legal en marzo de 2024. Cindy se graduó con honores Cum Laude de la Universidad de Massachusetts Lowell con una licenciatura en Justicia Criminal y una especialización secundaria en Estudios Legales en 2023. En 2017, obtuvo su título de asociado en Estudios Paralegales en Middlesex Community College.
Cindy es una inmigrante de primera generación, habiendo inmigrado a los Estados Unidos desde México a la tierna edad de tres años. Como DREAMER y beneficiaria de DACA, Cindy ha presenciado de primera mano las adversidades del proceso de inmigración. Su experiencia personal despertó su interés en el derecho de inmigración e impulsó su deseo de ayudar a otros como ella.
En sus propias palabras: “Trabajar en Gomez & Martinez, LLC ha sido una experiencia muy gratificante. Me veo a mí misma y a mi familia en cada cliente que ayudo. Durante mucho tiempo, asumí que trabajar en algo tan abrumador como los asuntos de inmigración era casi imposible, especialmente con tan poca orientación. Este bufete de abogados me ha dado el valor para defender a aquellos que han sido oprimidos durante demasiado tiempo como resultado de nuestro sistema de inmigración fallido. Por experiencia, sé que lo que la mayoría de los inmigrantes desean en este país es una oportunidad para una vida mejor, y trabajar en esta firma me ha permitido convertirme en ese faro de esperanza”.
Jazmarie Alcantara, Paralegal
Jazmarie Alcantara joined Gomez & Martinez, LLC as a Paralegal in March 2024. She graduated with honors from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a concentration in Law and Politics, as well as two minors in Spanish and Legal Studies.
Jazmarie is an immigrant herself, coming from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She arrived in the United States at the age of seventeen without knowing the language, but eager to learn in order to achieve her dreams. When she started her journey, she was sad to leave behind her maternal family that she grew up with and her friends whom she had known since she was five years old. However, she knew that with hard work and dedication, she would be able to achieve her dreams and goals of helping her loved ones in the Dominican Republic and becoming a lawyer in the United States.
Jazmarie is working her way through the admission process to start her journey as a law school student. Growing up, Jazmarie had amazing role models in her hard-working mother and grandmother, who taught her that we should always stand up for those who did not have the same privileges and opportunities that we did. This is why she is passionate about contributing and connecting with hard-working immigrants in our community to help them obtain legal status in the U.S.
In her own words: "Working for Gomez & Martinez, LLC has been an extraordinary opportunity, and I feel overwhelmingly privileged and lucky to work with a team of professionals who care so much about helping immigrants achieve a better quality of life, and who inspire me every day to add value to our society, especially our community of immigrants."
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Jazmarie Alcantara se unió a Gomez & Martinez, LLC como asistente legal en marzo de 2024. Se graduó con honores de la Universidad de Massachusetts Lowell, donde obtuvo su licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas con una concentración en Derecho y Política, y con dos subespecializaciones en Español y Estudios Legales.
Jazmarie es inmigrante, proveniente de Santo Domingo, República Dominicana. Llegó a los Estados Unidos a la edad de diecisiete años sin conocer el idioma, pero con muchas ganas de aprender para lograr sus sueños. Cuando comenzó su viaje, se sintió triste por dejar atrás a su familia materna con la que creció y a todos sus amigos quienes conocía desde que tenía cinco años. Sin embargo, sabía que, con trabajo duro y dedicación, sería capaz de lograr sus sueños y objetivos de ayudar a sus seres queridos en la República Dominicana y convertirse en abogada en los Estados Unidos.
Jazmarie está trabajando en el proceso de admisión para comenzar su camino como estudiante de derecho. Al crecer, Jazmarie tuvo tuve modelos a seguir increíbles a seguir increíble en su madre y abuela trabajadoras, quienes le enseñaron que siempre debemos defender a aquellos que no tuvieron los mismos privilegios y oportunidades que nosotros. Por eso, siente una gran pasión por contribuir y conectarse con los inmigrantes trabajadores en nuestra comunidad para ayudarlos a obtener estatus legal en los Estados Unidos.
En sus propias palabras: "Trabajar para Gomez & Martinez, LLC ha sido una oportunidad extraordinaria, y me siento enormemente privilegiada y afortunada de trabajar con un equipo de profesionales que se preocupan tanto por ayudar a los inmigrantes a lograr una mejor calidad de vida, y que me inspiran cada día a agregar valor a nuestra sociedad, especialmente a nuestra comunidad de inmigrantes.
Rosy Rosado, Litigation Assistant
Rosy Rosado joined Gomez & Martinez, LLC as a Litigation Assistant in February 2024. In 2009, she received her paralegal certificate from the Salter School in Malden, Massachusetts, and worked as a paralegal in the field of personal injury law for fourteen years. While working as a paralegal, she went to the University of Massachusetts in Lowell, and in 2019 she obtained her bachelor’s degree with a major in Psychology and a minor in Legal Studies.
Rosy’s previous work experience helped her find her passion: advocating for those who need a voice. This passion for advocating for others is what gave her the drive to continue furthering her education, and she is pursuing a Law Degree at the Massachusetts School of Law. She is expected to complete her Juris Doctorate in the Fall of 2025.
Rosy has a heart for people who, like her, are working hard to fulfill their dreams. In her own words: “Our immigrant community is very diverse and makes substantial contributions to this great nation. I know firsthand how much hard work and dedication is required to fulfill dreams. It is my honor to be a part of our clients’ story by working with their immigration matters while helping them on their path to becoming citizens of the United States. There is nothing more satisfying than this to me”.
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Rosy Rosado se unió a Gomez & Martinez, LLC como Asistente de Litigios en febrero de 2024. En 2009, recibió su certificado Paralegal de la Salter School en Malden, Massachusetts, y trabajó como asistente legal en el campo del derecho de lesiones personales durante catorce años. Mientras trabajaba como asistente legal, asistió a la Universidad de Massachusetts en Lowell, y en 2019 obtuvo su licenciatura con especialización en Psicología y una subespecialización en Estudios Legales.
La experiencia laboral previa de Rosy la ayudó a encontrar su pasión: abogar por aquellos que necesitan una voz. Esta pasión por abogar por los demás es lo que le dio el impulso para seguir avanzando en su educación, y está cursando un título en Derecho en Massachusetts School of Law. Se espera que complete su Doctorado en Jurisprudencia en el otoño de 2025.
Rosy tiene un corazón para las personas que, como ella, están trabajando arduamente para cumplir sus sueños. En sus propias palabras: “Nuestra comunidad inmigrante es muy diversa y hace contribuciones sustanciales a esta gran nación. Sé de primera mano cuánto trabajo duro y dedicación se requiere para el cumplimiento de los sueños. Es un honor para mí ser parte de la historia de nuestros clientes al trabajar con sus asuntos de inmigración mientras les ayudo en su camino para convertirse en ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos. No hay nada más satisfactorio para mí que esto.
Evelyn Gonzalez Cuadrado, Data Entry Assistant
Evelyn Gonzalez Cuadrado was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. She has three children and a granddaughter who brings her great joy. Her family is the most important part of her life, as they have taught her to appreciate what she has and to strive to be a better person every day. Evelyn studied Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, a field she practiced in her home country for 15 years. In December 2014, she emigrated to the United States. Although the transition was challenging, she has managed to move forward, gaining diverse work experience along the way.
In October 2023, she joined Gomez & Martinez, LLC in Lawrence, MA, as a Data Entry Assistant. This role has been enriching, as she learns more about the extensive field of immigration every day. Her responsibilities include direct communication with clients, who have entrusted her with their immigration processes. Evelyn understands that waiting can be difficult for them, and she always encourages them to have faith and remain calm, assuring them that everything will be fine. She is grateful to Gomez & Martinez for welcoming her into their family and to God for this opportunity to meet and assist people from various countries seeking a better quality of life in the United States. Evelyn and the entire Gomez & Martinez team are committed to providing the best service to their clients, ensuring they have confidence that everything will go well.