Our Team
Mayela Fonseca-Leyva
Mrs. Fonseca-Leyva joined Fontes Law Group in 2008 as a Legal Assistant for the Riverside location. She was the sole Legal Assistant at the Riverside location for over nine (9) years. As the firm began to grow, Mrs. Fonseca-Leyva took over as Office Manager in 2018. Mrs. Fonseca-Leyva works closely with all attorneys in all areas of law, specifically Immigration Law and Family Law. Mrs. Fonseca-Leyva also manages and administrates the office cases, accounts, and provides staff with case training and support.
Ms. Fonseca-Leyva was born in Mexico City and raised in Riverside County, California. Mrs. Fonseca-Leyva graduated from Riverside Community College in 2005 and earned her Associates in Arts and Associates of Science Degree with Distinction.
Mrs. Fonseca-Leyva graduated from San Diego State University in 2007 and earned her Bachelor’s in Political Science. While attending San Diego State University, Mrs. Fonseca-Leyva was awarded an academic scholarship to the Dean’s List. Throughout her college education, Mrs. Fonseca-Leyva was a member of the Puente Program, an academic preparation program that helps increase the number of educationally disadvantaged students who want to enroll in four-year colleges and universities.
Mrs. Fonseca-Leyva is fluent in Spanish and English.
Our Team

Martin C. Fontes
Managing Partner/Founder

Catherine J. Navarro
Partner

Jose J. Rodriguez
Associate Attorney

Victor Franco
Of Counsel