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Our Team
Blanca Moedano, Legal Assistant
Blanca joined the Vondra Law Office Team in July 2020. She previously worked in Human Resources Management, volunteered in Junior Achievement, and served in the U.S.Air Force. She is currently studying Human Resources Management at the University of Iowa. Blanca was born in Hidalgo, Mexico and is a native Spanish speaker. She is fluent in English, having spent the majority of her life in the United States. She enjoys assisting our clients and supporting them through their legal processes.
Outside of work Blanca enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She loves being active and running. She also enjoys traveling back to her home country of Mexico as much as she can, and has a weakness for chocolate. She appreciates dancing, but admits it is not one of her strengths.
Email: blanca@vondralawoffice.com
Fernando Rodríguez, Attorney
Fernando Rodríguez is an attorney born and raised in Puerto Rico, with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Puerto Rico and a law degree from Interamerican University Law School. Currently, he is employed as an attorney at Vondra Law Office, PLC. Prior to this, Fernando was employed for more than two and a half years as a Staff Immigration Attorney at Catholic Legal Services in Miami, Florida, where most of his experience was in removal defense.
With a strong practice, Fernando brings a set of professional skills, including legal research, client advocacy, and courtroom representation. He is well-prepared to address complicated immigration laws and develops creative legal solutions that are specific to each of his clients’ needs. Known for his dedication to social justice, meticulous attention to detail, and compassionate client care, Fernando is committed to ensuring fair and effective legal representation.
Email: fernando@vondralawoffice.com
Lecia Scarpellino, Paralegal
Lecia joined Vondra Law Office for the second time in June 2023, after previously working here in 2007-2008. She has worked on and off in the field of immigration law for 20 years, and is fluent in Spanish. She grew up in the Iowa City area, attending West High and Kirkwood Community College. Lecia has a passion for helping others, and enjoys getting to know the clients and working closely with them to achieve the best possible outcome for their specific case.
Outside of work, Lecia is raising her four amazing children, who keep her on her toes! Free time is a rare commodity, but she loves cooking, reading, hiking, and all kinds of music and movies.
Email: lecia@vondralawoffice.com
Sage Wheeler, Paralegal
Sage joined our team in 2022, shortly after graduating from the University of Iowa with degrees in Spanish and Sculpture. While in school Sage worked in a variety of teaching positions, and tutored English for Spanish speakers. Sage is fluent in Spanish and has gained hands-on experience in immigration and civil law since joining our office, he enjoys using his skills to guide our clients through their legal case. In his free time, Sage likes to make art and take hikes around Iowa.
Email: sage@vondralawoffice.com