Our Staff

At The Law Offices of Michele Elizabeth Hales, we know that our staff members are the heart and soul of our firm. Each staff member was originally chosen to become part of the Law Offices of Michele Elizabeth Hales Family Law Team because of that person’s outstanding professional credentials and unparalleled excellence in personal client services. Our staff members are an integral part of our firm, and each one contributes superior, specialized talents towards the care of our clients.

Julie Corini

Lead Paralegal to Michele Elizabeth Hales, Office Manager, Account Manager and Notary Public. Julie has been a family law paralegal for over 25 years. Julie received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing, with a minor in Sociology, from San Jose State University in 1992. She has been with the Hales Law Firm since 1990, when she joined the firm as a college student.

Sonia Padron

Former Lead Paralegal to Nat E. (Ned) Hales, Jr. (Retired). Sonia attended University of California, Santa Barbara and San Jose State University. Sonia has been a family law paralegal for over 23 years; she had been Ned’s Lead Paralegal since 1996.