Meet Our Staff

Senior Paralegal

Vita began working for DeCosmo Law in November of 2018. With her prior legal experience, Vita brings her expertise in criminal matters as well as family matters such as divorce, custody, and guardianships. In addition to criminal and family matters, Vita handles the firm’s federal and appellate matters, such as Petitions for Habeas Corpus, District Court appeals, and Petitions for Review. Vita is also an estate planning paralegal who assists the firm’s attorneys with drafting wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives for existing clients.

Legal Assistant

Alexia Ramos joined the DeCosmo Law team in December of 2019 as a receptionist while pursuing a degree in Accounting at Rutgers University. Alexia is now the firm’s Legal Assistant, providing paralegal support while also working closely with clients. She is fluent in Spanish.

Receptionist / Client Coordinator

Darling brings many years of client-focused experience to DeCosmo Law. As a fluent Spanish speaker, Darling is committed to ensuring access to legal assistance for DeCosmo Law’s Spanish-speaking clients and providing them with a friendly and hospitable experience.

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.

Legal Assistant

Arianna Santana-Peralta joined DeCosmo Law in January of 2024. She is a highly motivated and progress-focused Legal Assistant with a long-standing background in the customer service industry. Having migrated to the United States with her family, she has a deep connection and appreciation for the immigrant families in our community. She is also fluent in Spanish.

Legal Assistant

Rolando joined DeCosmo Law in March of 2026. His expertise includes preparing family-based immigration forms, VAWA, and other humanitarian benefits applications, organizing supporting documentation, and maintaining accurate case records while ensuring compliance with attorney guidelines. With a background in training, SOP development, and administrative operations, Rolando brings a broader understanding of workflow optimization and team efficiency to the practice. As a bilingual professional, English and native Spanish, Rolando is particularly effective in supporting DeCosmo Law’s diverse clientele and facilitating clear communication throughout the immigration process.

Legal Assistant

Gabriel joined DeCosmo Law in March of 2026. Gabriel has four years of legal experience with a specialized focus on immigration law. His focus is removal defense, assisting Latin American migrants and clients through immigration court proceedings, relief applications, and adjustments of status. Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, Gabriel delivers hands-on support in case management and document preparation to ensure clients feel advocated for at every step.