Karla Madrazo-Villarreal

Karla Madrazo attorney at Brayton Purcell

I am Karla Madrazo Villarreal, a dedicated attorney with a profound commitment to justice and equity. Born on June 15, 1976, in Puebla, Puebla, Mexico, I have built a remarkable career marked by my dedication to excellence and an unwavering pursuit of justice.

I hold a bachelor's degree in law, in the prestigious Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla A.C, an LLM in U.S. Law in California Western School of Law, and a Doctorate in Laws and Policy. These academic achievements laid a strong foundation for my legal career, equipping me with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex legal landscapes.

My professional experience is diverse and international in scope, I leverage my expertise to provide top-tier legal services. I am an attorney in Mexico, also a California Licensed Attorney and hold the prestigious position of Corredor Público #25 in Baja California, Mexico, and also a California Notary Public.

Throughout my career, I have held significant roles, being Chief Legal Officer of International Corporations, and various teaching positions in corporate law at esteemed universities in Mexico.

My background also includes a rich cultural heritage navigating life between Mexico and the United States. This bicultural experience has enriched my worldview and enhanced my ability to connect with clients from diverse backgrounds.

I am also an animal lover and share my life with a three-year-old Czech-German Shepherd named Nola, who brings joy and companionship to my life.

My background is a blend of professional excellence, personal resilience, and a deep commitment to justice. My journey continues to inspire those around me, and my contributions to the legal field are both profound and far-reaching.

What motivated/inspired you to become an attorney?

What inspired me and motivated me to become an attorney was my early experiences of witnessing injustices and the impact of legal challenges on people's lives. These experiences instilled in me a deep sense of fairness and a strong desire to help others. I believed that by becoming an attorney, I could make a tangible difference in my community and advocate for those who needed support and justice.

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?

Everything, I was born to be an attorney. I could not imagine myself doing anything different.

What are your hobbies and interests? What do you like to do when you're not working?

I help people struggling with addictions.

Education

Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla A.C.

  • Doctor of Laws and Policy

California Western School of Law

  • Master of Law- 2020

Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla A.C.

  • 1999

Harvard Law School

  • Certificate in Financial Analysis and Valuation

Professional Associations

  • State Bar of California
  • San Diego County Bar
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
  • California Lawyers Association
  • Barra Mexicana
  • Colegio de Abogados A.C.
  • Colegio de Corredores Publicos de Baja California A.C.

Bar Admission

  • California, 2023
  • Mexico, 1999

Current Employment Position

  • Associate

What Our Clients Say

  • Brayton Purcell has done a lot of work for me and I appreciate very much what you’ve done, what everyone has done…Thank you very, very much and I appreciate everything that has been done.
  • I just wanted to thank you so very much for all the work that you’ve done for us. This has allowed me to help my daughter an awful lot…This allowed me to buy her her first home, also put away a savings bond and started a little annuity for her. I wouldn’t have been able to do any of this had you not worked so hard to get the monies that you did. I just want to let you know I really appreciate it.
  • On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude for the way your firm handled my late husband’s case. Everyone that I dealt with was courteous, patient, and prompt in responding to my questions and concerns. Thank you very much for the excellent job, and most of all for your support during the process. Your guidance and the resolution to our case has brought closure to a difficult chapter in my life.
  • When The Brayton-Purcell Firm took my case I had almost given up hope of ever getting before a jury. I had a difficult and long standing case and had already been with two firms. Brayton-Purcell attorney Jason Rose worked closely with me, keeping me updated and giving me access to him which gave me a feeling of having someone truly on my side; a feeling that they were putting their whole effort into my case. Just getting this case a court date was an amazing feat. When we went to trial I met Gil Purcell and watched these two work professionally against great odds. They knew what they were doing, knew how to adapt to issues as they came up and all the while helped me hold up. We received a terrific verdict and are now in the appeal process. I have confidence that the Brayton-Purcell appellate team will be as competent and compassionate for me as my trial team was. Coming together with this firm has brought me a sense of confidence and peace that I wasn’t sure I was going to get a chance to feel.
  • I’d like to thank Brayton & Purcell for all the work your firm has done for me. I have asbestosis and without Brayton Purcell representing me the likelihood of getting compensated by asbestos manufacturers and the material suppliers of asbestos products would be zero. The law partners who run the show already know this, but I am going to write it down anyway. Every contact I had with anyone at Brayton Purcell LLP be it phone, fax, email and or personally, I’ve been treated courteously and promptly by your great employees.
  • From my first contact with your firm, I have been treated with respect, compassion, and in a most professional manner. …Nothing will ever take away this pain of loss but the settlement will help provide since I have health problems and am unable to work.
  • Your work has allowed us to continue to live our lives without fear of financial ruin and to be able to plan a future. . .
  • . . .Thank you for all you have done for me and for Bill before he died. You have been so caring. . .