YSAEL MARTINEZ GUERRERO
Providence, Rhode Island,01
Summary
Experienced legal professional with more than a decade of service in the Dominican judicial system, including ten years as a judge. Strong background in judicial decision-making, court management, human rights, constitutional law, and immigration law. Proven expertise in handling complex legal matters, judicial ethics, alternative dispute resolution, and cross-cultural legal processes. Trained by leading international institutions, with growing specialization in U.S. immigration law and court administration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Judge – Criminal, Civil, Juvenile, Family & Rental Disputes
Dominican Republic Judiciary
01.2015 - 01.2025
- - Issued reasoned judicial opinions in criminal, civil, juvenile, family, and landlord-tenant matters.
- - Conducted hearings, evaluated evidence, and ensured due process.
- - Managed court dockets and applied constitutional and human rights standards.
- - Handled domestic and intra-family violence cases with a victim-centered approach.
Attorney at Law
Juris Chamber
01.2009 - 01.2013
- - Provided legal representation in civil and criminal matters.
- - Drafted legal pleadings, motions, and legal opinions.
- - Represented clients before courts and administrative bodies.
Litigation Attorney
01.2006 - 01.2009
- - Represented clients in litigation matters.
- - Conducted legal research and prepared court filings.
- - Assisted in hearings and trial preparation.
Education
Master's Degree - Judicial Law
National School of the Judiciary (ENJ)
Dominican Republic01.2016
Juris Doctor - Law Degree
Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE)
Dominican Republic01.2005
No Degree - Constitutional Law
Yale University
USA 03.2020 - 09.2020
Skills
- Legal writing
- Analytical reasoning
- Legal research
- Impartiality
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- NCSC – Working Effectively with Interpreters in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases, 2023
- USIDHR – Certified Human Rights Consultant, 2023
- UNESCO – Trainer of Trainers in Freedom of Expression, 2023
- Diploma in Women’s Human Rights (SICA Region), 2022
- ENJ & Superintendence of Banks – Anti-Money Laundering Risk Management, 2022
- Google – Project Management Fundamentals, 2023
- KIP / RMC – Project Management Techniques and Practices, 2020
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native
English: Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
No Degree - Constitutional Law
Yale University
03.2020 - 09.2020
Judge – Criminal, Civil, Juvenile, Family & Rental Disputes
Dominican Republic Judiciary
01.2015 - 01.2025
Attorney at Law
Juris Chamber
01.2009 - 01.2013
Litigation Attorney
01.2006 - 01.2009
Juris Doctor - Law Degree
Universidad del Caribe (UNICARIBE)
Master's Degree - Judicial Law
National School of the Judiciary (ENJ)