Paralegal

Wendy Arieta-Zelaya is a Certified Paralegal with nearly 20 years of personal injury litigation experience. She is known for her compassionate approach, strong attention to detail, and commitment to helping clients feel supported throughout every stage of their case.

Professional Background

Wendy Arieta-Zelaya earned her Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 2003 and went on to become a Certified Paralegal. Over the course of nearly two decades, she has worked with several prominent personal injury law firms, building extensive experience in litigation and client support.

Wendy understands how difficult legal systems can feel for families dealing with limited resources, language barriers, financial hardships, or misinformation passed along through friends and family. She wanted to learn the actual rules and procedures so she could be genuinely helpful to her family, friends, clients, and the attorneys she works alongside.

At Sand Law, Wendy brings that same mindset to every case she handles. She is driven by a genuine commitment to helping people during some of the hardest moments of their lives. She strives to remain humble, compassionate, and diligent so every client knows she truly has their best interests at heart.

One of Wendy’s proudest career moments is guiding a case from beginning to end and seeing the relief and appreciation on a client’s face once their matter is resolved. For her, helping clients reach that point makes the long journey worthwhile.

"I wanted to learn the actual rules and procedures so I could be genuinely helpful to my family, friends, clients, and the attorneys I work with."

Personal Life & Roots

Outside of work, Wendy enjoys spending time outdoors and tending to her garden during the spring and summer months. She enjoys planting, weeding, and mowing, and values the sense of peace that comes from caring for her outdoor space.

When she was younger, Wendy loved hiking and hopes to return to it more often so she can share that experience with her son. She also enjoys traveling and has a special fondness for Europe, especially Scotland, which she has visited several times and hopes may someday become her retirement destination.

Wendy Arieta-Zelaya