Education
St. Mary’s University School of Law – 2016
Juris Doctor. Recipient of the State Bar of Texas Pro Bono and Public Service Award.
Fun Facts
A lifelong tennis player, Stephanie captains the El Paso Tennis Club Women’s 4.0 Team. The discipline and strategic thinking she built on the court carry into her work for clients.
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President-Elect, El Paso Women’s Bar Association. Leading a three-year commitment to mentorship, professional excellence, and service within the legal community.
Active member, El Paso Bar Association.
Board of Directors, The Challenge Foundation of El Paso. Supports educational opportunities for students seeking private school access throughout the region.
Stephanie Zaragoza
Attorney
Stephanie Zaragoza is a bilingual, bicultural attorney raised in the border communities of El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. Her roots on both sides of the border give her a firsthand understanding of the culture, values, and challenges facing the families she represents. That connection shapes her advocacy for her community.
Stephanie earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2016. The State Bar of Texas honored her with the Pro Bono and Public Service Award for her commitment to underserved communities. She began her career at Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, representing individuals and families who otherwise lacked access to justice.
Today Stephanie focuses her practice on personal injury litigation. She represents individuals and families whose lives have changed permanently due to catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and negligence. She brings compassion and determination to every case, working to secure the justice and compensation her clients deserve.
About The Firm
a team dedicated to fighting for you
Founded by Cesar Ornelas II, CO Injury Law was built on the belief that every injury victim deserves aggressive, personalized legal representation. From our roots in San Antonio, we’ve grown into a nationwide practice with offices across Texas, New Mexico, and California. Our team of experienced trial lawyers handles serious personal injury and wrongful death cases with the same dedication and attention to detail no matter how big or small the case. We don’t treat clients like case numbers. We treat them like family.
Why Choose Us
What We Stand For
At Cesar Ornelas Law, everything we do comes back to three principles that guide how we fight for our clients.
Relentless Advocacy
We don’t back down from insurance companies, corporations, or anyone who tries to undervalue your case. When you hire us, you get a legal team that fights as hard for your case as you would for your own family.
Straight Talk
You’ll never have to guess where your case stands. We keep you informed with honest updates, clear explanations, and direct answers to your questions from start to finish.
People Over Profits
Every client who walks through our doors is more than a case file. We take the time to understand your story, your pain, and your goals so we can build a strategy that puts your needs first.