Ada Cordero-Sacks, Esq. is one of Los Angeles’ premier multifamily housing attorneys. An expert in guiding projects through state and federal housing agencies, Ms. Cordero-Sacks has helped to create numerous affordable housing projects.
Ada earned a master’s degree in Urban Planning from UCLA in 1996 and has worked for the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, and the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation, a nonprofit affordable housing provider.
A happily-married mother of two, Ada is a native Spanish speaker.
Email: ada@loacs.com
Attorney Tracey L. Merrell began her career in high volume post-foreclosure evictions representing mortgage lenders in all 58 California counties. As post-foreclosure evictions slowed, she transitioned to individual owner and multi-family residential litigation.
She is familiar with all aspects of litigation from pre-trial strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial including bench and jury. She utilized her knowledge of the landlord-tenant process as an editor of periodicals, including the CEB Evictions Guide and the Landlord Tenant Practice Guide published by Continuing Education of the Bar.
Before joining the Law Office of Ada Cordero-Sacks she was the Managing Partner of Education for the law firm Kimball, Tirey & St John, training both clients and fellow attorneys on legal compliance for both state and local laws throughout California. She has been a sought-after speaker on landlord-tenant law, local rent control, fair housing, and legislative updates.
Merrell graduated magna cum laude from CSUN with dual B.A. degrees in both Deaf Studies and Political Science. She earned both her law degree and Certificate on International and Comparative Law from DePaul University College of Law. She was admitted to the California Bar in 2009 and federal District Court for the Central, Northern, Eastern & Southern Districts of California in 2010.
She is fluent in American Sign Language.
Christian Balcazar is the Office Administrator. He has been with the firm since 2015, and provides office management supervision and administration. He assists in developing and implementing firm programs, policies, procedures, and practices. He is also fluent in Spanish.
Karina Medina is the Supervising Legal Assistant at the firm. She works directly with Senior Attorney Ada R. Cordero-Sacks and assists in drafting legal documents for attorney review and case preparation. Medina also oversees and assists with daily electronic and physical filings to ensure the efficient handling of casework. She plays a critical role in managing court deadlines and attorneys' workload. She is fluent in Spanish, and is currently working towards becoming a Paralegal.
Claudia Flores is a legal assistant at the law firm who assists with gathering information for incoming cases. She has a BA in Political Science and a minor in Business Law from CSUN. She interned in Washington, D.C. for SER-National, a non-profit that advocates for economic equity in underserved communities, with a focus on the Latino population. She plans to go to law school and is fluent in Spanish.
Kevin Ruiz is a legal assistant and a key part of our day-to-day work. His tasks include maintaining case files for attorneys, preparing and filing important legal documents, and ensuring that court filings are accurate and timely.
Rosamaria Lopez is a paralegal committed to providing reliable, detail-oriented support to clients and the legal team alike. She graduated from the UC Irvine with a BA in Criminology, Law and Society and a minor in Political Science, and obtained her Paralegal Certificate at College of the Canyons. She is fluent in Spanish.
Denise Solorio is a paralegal who provides dependable, detail-oriented legal support with professionalism and care. She drafts a wide range of legal notices, including Perform or Quit Notices, Quit Notices, and others, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable legal requirements. Denise works closely with attorneys throughout the litigation process by managing case files, communicating with clients, and helping matters move forward efficiently.
Andrea Medina is a legal assistant. She helps maintain well-organized filing systems within the firm, both physical and electronic, and assists in preparing and filing legal documents. She is fluent in Spanish.
Isaias Zamarripa is a legal assistant who strives for attention to detail. He collects evidence and information efficiently to ensure timely responses to our clients. He helps keep track of different cases and filings, ensuring that all physical and electronics files are up to date and kept track of. He plays a key role in assisting the legal team by providing detail-oriented information to both staff and clients alike. He graduated with honors from UC Santa Cruz and holds a BA in History.
