Layla Cordero is a family law attorney with compassion, ambition, and integrity. Family Law matters are inherently emotionally difficult, and Layla’s deep sense of empathy is what drove her toward family law. From the start of her legal journey in 2014, she knew that family Law was her calling and began to volunteer as a legal advocate for a rural domestic violence agency. In 2015, Layla became employed by the agency and performed family law related paralegal tasks while attending Lincoln Law School of Sacramento on weeknights. Although she worked full-time and commuted over 22 hours per week, Layla made the Dean’s List in her first year of law school. Thereafter, she obtained the Faculty Achievement Award for earning the highest grade in her Family Law course among 91 other law students.
In 2017, Layla became a Certified Law Student and began to practice family law under the supervision of the agency’s attorney. Already having experience handling divorce and custody matters, in 2019, Layla graduated from Lincoln Law School cum laude and received special recognition at graduation for her achievements. Shortly after graduation, Layla took the California State Bar Exam and passed on her first attempt. By the time she left the non-profit sector to pursue private practice, she had worked her way up to the Director of Legal Services position at the agency.
In 2020, Layla left the non-profit sector to join the distinguished and well-respected Bay Area divorce and child custody firm, Lee Family Law, Inc. There, she spent one year learning the ins and outs of high-asset, complex family law matters.
In 2021, Layla opened Layla Cordero Law with the hopes of returning to her roots- helping those who need assistance in her local community.
Layla’s pet peeves include sloppy work, wasting time, and getting into cars that are low on gas.
Layla is a divorce lawyer, but also a real person. She lives in rural El Dorado County with her teenage daughters on a small ranch with llamas, alpacas, sheep, chickens, goats, dogs, and three cats. Many of her animals are rescues. She has a wide range of hobbies which include gardening, homesteading, shopping, and animal husbandry.
Christina joined Layla Cordero Law in 2025 as a Legal Assistant, where she provides comprehensive administrative support to the firm’s attorneys. She serves as a compassionate point of contact for clients navigating family law matters. As a Certified Trauma-Informed Care Specialist through TIC, Christina brings specialized training in understanding and supporting individuals experiencing crisis, ensuring every client interaction is handled with empathy, respect, and professionalism.
Having personally navigated divorce herself, Christina deeply understands the emotional and practical challenges clients face during some of life’s most difficult transitions. She combines her strong organizational skills and creative problem-solving with a sincere mission to uplift and empower women, helping them find clarity and confidence through the legal process.
Outside the office, Christina is a devoted mother of three and enjoys spending time with her family, designing and sewing clothing, and attending San Francisco Giants and 49ers games. A lifelong learner, she is currently enrolled in the University of the Pacific’s Paralegal Studies Program. She also finds balance through journaling, meditation, reading, and weightlifting; practices that keep her grounded and inspired to bring her best self to both her clients and her team each day.
Jessika is our Office Manager since 2024 and brings with her seven years of executive and administrative experience. She is responsible for managing client invoices, billing, business expenses, as well as all the behind-the-scenes management responsibilities needed to run the firm.
Jessika graduated from California State University Sacramento with her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. She is a powerful force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and happy-go-lucky energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. Jessika is in the process of becoming Trauma Informed Care Certified and is very passionate about helping others and expanding her knowledge to do so.
She is inspired daily by her husband, their baby girl, and two dogs, Potato (Golden Retriever) and Belmont (Standard Poodle). In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, enjoying the great outdoors camping, fishing, and hunting. She also loves to be in the kitchen baking and cooking up a scratch-made meal.
Lily is the welcoming face of our firm and has been part of the team since 2023. As a dedicated student, she balances her academic commitments with providing attentive, friendly support to our clients and staff. Lily is known for her warm demeanor, professionalism, and natural ability to put people at ease from the moment they walk through the door.
Outside of the office, Lily is an accomplished llama and alpaca show competitor and has earned numerous awards through her dedication and hard work.
In her free time, Lily enjoys thrifting, spending time with friends, and snuggling with her dog, a pit bull mix named Sugar.
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