Juanita Pelaez has been practicing law and fighting on behalf of women and children for over fifteen years. She began her career defending insurance companies and learning how they handle and evaluate claims. After a few years, Juanita decided to use her experience as an insurance defense attorney for the good of individuals who have suffered serious injuries due to no fault of their own. She, along with her business partner Sasha Begum, founded Pelaez Law Firm, an all-women law firm that has represented hundreds of women and children across the U.S.

Since founding Pelaez Law Firm, Juanita has distinguished herself as a formidable presence in the area of personal injury law. She has built her reputation as a fearless litigator and her proven success and the results she has gotten her clients has earned her several accolades, including being listed as Best San Antonio Attorney by her peers.

In addition to the excellent work she does for her clients, Juanita has served neglected and abused children of Bexar County for several years by volunteering as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Child Advocates of San Antonio (“CASA”). She also serves as pro-bono counsel for the Battered Women and Children’s Shelter.

It is an honor for Juanita to be able to serve her clients and her community.  However, her biggest pride is that of being a mother to her son, Santiago. It is because of him and in his honor, that Juanita devotes herself to protect and fight on behalf of women and children.