Our office operates as a team, working together with our attorneys to provide exceptional legal representation.
| Maria Schweitzer, Administrator |
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Maria Schweitzer oversees the business administration of the firm. In addition to her work as the office administrator, she is a paralegal. Maria graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. She spent eight years in the insurance industry and another eight years in the medical device industry. In 2003, Maria assisted Mr. Schweitzer in opening his offices and has continued to work at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, ensuring proper management and functioning of the firm.
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| Cathy P. Bustamante, Senior Paralegal |
Cathy P. Bustamante is a certified paralegal at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer. She attended Biola University as an undergraduate and received her paralegal certification from Cerritos College. Previous to her legal experience, Cathy worked as a customer representative at both Washington Mutual Bank and Cal Fed Bank. She began her career in law in 2001, working as a legal assistant at a family law firm in the city of Norwalk. Additionally, she functions as a Spanish-translator at our offices. In 2003, Cathy joined Mr. Schweitzer to help him build what is now a strong legal team. |
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Yajhaira Rodriguez, Certified Paralegal
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Yajhaira Rodriguez joined our team in August 2005 as the Assistant Office Administrator, she was recently promoted to her current position as a Certified Paralegal, an integral part of the firm's legal team.
She obtained her Paralegal certificate along with an Associates in Science degree from Pasadena City College in June 2006 with plans to continue her education towards a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.
Ms. Rodriguez is fluent in Spanish. |
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Megan Magallanes, Accounts and Billing
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Megan Magallanes is the receptionist and a part of the marketing team at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer. She is currently attending Pasadena City College and will receive her Associates of Science degree in June of 2008. Megan was raised in Pasadena and is very active in the local community, volunteering for the St. Rita’s Church Sunday school program. Before coming to our law offices, Megan worked in the billing and medical records department at the Huntington Hospital. Megan joined our administrative staff in May of 2006. |
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Nishan H. Paparian, Technical Coordinator
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Nishan H. Paparian, a native son of Pasadena, entered Cal State University of Long Beach as a member of their Film program in 2001.
In 2003, Nishan returned to Pasadena and began working for his father, a prominent criminal defense attorney. In addition, Nishan spent several years as a children’s swim instructor for the City of Pasadena.
It was while working with his father that Nishan procured the necessary experience to join our legal team. In November of 2007, Nishan joined our office as an Administrative Assistant and a strong part of our marketing team.
Mr. Paparian is fluent in Armenian. |
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Darhinka Rodriguez, File Clerk
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Darhinka Rodriguez joined the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer in May 2008. Darhinka currently attends Pasadena City College with the goal of obtaining her Associates in Arts degree with a desire to transfer to Cal State Long Beach where she plans to major in Child Development.
Prior to joining our office staff, Darhinka worked as a Teachers Aide for the L.A. Unified School District. As well as Ability First, a non-profit organization with roots in Pasadena, whose purpose is to help children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
Darhinka currently holds the position of Filing Clerk.
Ms. Rodriguez is fluent in Spanish.
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Jacky Guevara, Receptionist
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Jacky Guevara is the receptionist at the Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer.
Currently attending East Los Angeles College, where in 2007 she received her Associates in Arts degree in Administration of Justice, Jacky will be attending the California State University of Los Angeles in winter.
It is there that she will be working towards attaining her Bachelors in Science in Criminal Justice.
Before joining our staff, Jacky held a position with Ability First, a recreational program for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.
Jacky joined our administrative staff in October of 2008.
Ms. Guevara is fluent in Spanish.
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