Alejandra Robledo Guerra is an accomplished attorney with experience in criminal prosecution, defense, and immigration law. She currently serves as an attorney in the firm’s Edinburg office, where she applies her legal expertise to serve clients with diligence and professionalism.

Before joining Linebarger, Ms. Robledo Guerra worked as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney for Hidalgo County, where she prosecuted a broad range of misdemeanor and felony cases from intake through disposition. In this role, she managed high-volume criminal dockets, conducted pretrial hearings, negotiated pleas, and tried cases before both juries and judges. Her ability to collaborate effectively with law enforcement, expert witnesses, and community partners has been instrumental in achieving fair and efficient case outcomes.

Ms. Robledo Guerra’s earlier experience includes practicing as a Criminal Defense and Immigration Attorney with De La Fuente & Solis, PLLC, and clerking with Rusty Hardin & Associates, LLP, where she supported complex commercial litigation and criminal defense matters. She also gained valuable judicial insight as an intern with the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and legislative experience in the Office of Texas State Representative Oscar Longoria.

A summa cum laude graduate of Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Ms. Robledo Guerra earned her Juris Doctor in 2021 and was recognized on the Dean’s List throughout her studies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Global Studies, with a minor in Latin American Studies, from The University of Texas at Austin.

Ms. Robledo Guerra is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and is an active member of the Texas District & County Attorneys Association and the Hidalgo County Young Lawyers Association. She is committed to upholding the highest standards of legal advocacy and public service in her community.

Maranatha Lingerfelt is an accomplished attorney with over 15 years of legal experience spanning family law, probate, civil litigation, and municipal law. She currently serves as an attorney out of Linebarger’s Corsicana, Texas office.

Prior to her move to Linebarger, Ms. Lingerfelt was the founder and principal attorney of Lingerfelt Law, P.L.L.C., where she led a client-focused practice dedicated to family law, guardianships, and probate matters. Her legal work has been distinguished by a strong focus on high-conflict divorce, child custody disputes, CPS cases, and equitable property division. She has represented both parents and children in emotionally and legally complex family matters.

Her courtroom experience includes jury and bench trials, as well as extensive pre-trial litigation such as motions, discovery, and summary judgment practice. In probate, Maranatha has served as ad litem, conducting in-depth research to locate missing heirs and ensure compliance with the Texas Estates Code.

Ms. Lingerfelt is licensed to practice in the State of Texas and is admitted to the United States District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. She is a Credentialed Mediator and an active member of several professional organizations, including the Family Law Section, Child Protection Law Section, and Municipal Judges Section of the Texas Bar Association. She is also a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Ms. Lingerfelt earned her Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Crime and Justice Studies from The University of Texas at Dallas.

Kayla G. Treviño is an accomplished attorney with a strong foundation in education law, litigation, and public sector representation. She works from Linebarger’s Brownsville law office and provides litigation and support to Linebarger’s clients in and around the area.

Ms. Treviño began her legal career at Walsh, Gallegos, Treviño, Russo & Kyle, P.C., where she advised school districts on a range of legal issues, including Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act compliance, employment grievances, and civil litigation. She regularly prepared legal documents for administrative and court proceedings, presented legal trainings to school staff, and represented the firm during school board meetings and proposal presentations—demonstrating both her legal expertise and her skill in client relations.

A committed member of the legal and local community, Ms. Treviño is active in several professional organizations, including the State Bar of Texas School Law Section, the Texas and National Councils of School Attorneys, and the Cameron County Bar Association – Women’s Law Section. She also contributes to civic life as a member of the Rotary Club of Los Fresnos.

Ms. Treviño is a graduate of St. Mary’s University School of Law and received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, graduating magna cum laude from St. Mary’s University in 2018.

Khurram Khwaja brings over 20 years of experience in the information technology field and has recently transitioned into his current role as a litigation attorney in our Houston office. He began his career with the firm as a network assistant, later advancing to network administrator for the Houston-area regional offices in 2006. Building on his deep understanding of technology and operations, Khurram now leverages his unique background to support the firm as a litigation attorney.

Over the years, Mr. Khwaja has played an integral role in the Houston office initiatives to leverage technology to streamline and enhance business processes. He has successfully overseen the implementation of several projects that achieve that goal.

Some key accomplishments include the total automation of labor-intensive mailroom operations, revamping the litigation file room procedures to automate file request processing, and the successful implementation of “Follow Me” printing, which has allowed more efficient usage of the office print fleet. Mr. Khwaja is working towards business process automation by applying technology solutions to  help improve litigation workflow and document production processes.

Mr. Khwaja is admitted to practice in the State of Texas.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Houston Downtown and a Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Lisa Cancanon is an experienced attorney based in Colorado, with a legal career spanning over two decades. She currently serves as an attorney at Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP in Denver, supporting the firm’s Colorado partners with a broad range of litigation matters. Prior to joining Linebarger, she held the position of associate at Vial Fotheringham, LLP, where she served as general and special counsel to homeowners’ associations, representing them in judicial foreclosure, covenant enforcement, governance, compliance, and collection actions.

Additionally, Ms. Cancanon served as associate counsel at White Bear Ankely Tanaka & Waldron, representing both metropolitan districts and homeowners’ associations in similar areas. Her extensive background in creditor’s rights began with roles at Weinstein & Riley, P.S., and Barrett Frappier & Weisserman, LLP, where she represented lenders in foreclosure, eviction, bankruptcy, and title-related matters. She also held leadership positions managing staff and ensuring compliance with client systems and regulatory procedures.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Cancanon worked with Aronowitz & Mecklenburg, LLP in various roles, including manager/supervisor of the Homeowners Association and Senior Lien Monitor Departments, gaining in-depth experience with statutory liens, loss mitigation, and client advisory. She began her legal career interning at Colorado Legal Services and previously worked as an administrative assistant at Riggs, Abney, Neal, Turpen, Orbison, & Lewis, Inc.

Ms. Cancanon is licensed to practice law in Colorado (since 2010) and Pennsylvania (since 2017). She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver College of Law in 2005 and holds a Bachelor of Science in English, Political Science, and Italian from the University of Denver.

Ms. Woodard earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2006 from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Memphis in 2002. She is admitted to practice law in the State of Texas, the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, and United States Tax Court.

Ms. Woodward assists our Houston offices with a wide range of legal services, from pre-litigation efforts to post-judgment enforcement. 

Prior to joining Linebarger, Ms. Woodard worked as an attorney managing a diverse caseload of complex litigation, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance matters where she developed a deep understanding of various aspects of law including bankruptcy, civil, contracts, probate, and real estate/ property law.

Maralicia Martinez is a dedicated attorney with experience in litigation, client advocacy, and legal research. She currently serves as an associate attorney at Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP in San Antonio, where she assists with litigation procedures and supports partners in various legal matters.

Previously, she worked at Janicek Law Firm, handling case management, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in court. Ms. Martinez has also contributed to indigent defense through her roles at the Criminal Defense Clinic and Texas Indigent Defense Commission. She earned her Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and English from St. Mary’s University, graduating cum laude. Licensed to practice in Texas, she remains actively involved in the legal community, including her work with the Hispanic Law Student Association.

Gladis Morales-Gonzalez is a skilled attorney with extensive experience in taxation, estate planning, litigation, and business law. At Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, she supports litigation efforts and provides key assistance to Dallas-based cases.

Throughout her career, she has demonstrated exceptional legal expertise, managing complex cases, leading teams, and delivering strategic resolutions for clients. Her experience extends to tax litigation, including financial analyses, strategized resolutions, and successful negotiations.

Admitted to practice in Texas, she is an active member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Taxation as a Loretta Collins Argrett Fellow (2024–2027) and a member of the ABA Section of Business Law.

Ms. Morales-Gonzalez is a graduate of South Texas College of Law and holds a specialized certification in taxation from the University of Houston Law Center.

Cheyenne Zokaie is an attorney with extensive experience in civil litigation, consumer finance, and creditors’ rights. Mr. Zokaie brings a wealth of knowledge to Linebarger, currently working in the Dallas office. Mr. Zokaie assists with a variety of litigation procedures.

Prior to this role, he was a senior litigation attorney at Aldridge Pite, LLP, where he specialized in consumer finance, probate issues, title curative, and deceased borrower litigation.

Mr. Zokaie has held leadership positions throughout his career, including supervising attorney at Padgett Law Group, where he managed a team across several departments and ensured compliance with foreclosure, bankruptcy, and litigation processes. As managing litigation attorney at Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, he represented institutional clients in state, federal, and probate courts and led a team across multiple states. His experience extends to overseeing complex foreclosure operations at McCarthy & Holthus, LLP, where he managed the Home Equity and Non-Judicial Foreclosure departments.

Mr. Zokaie is licensed to practice law in Texas and California and is admitted to several federal courts, including the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. He is an active member of the Texas Bar College, serves on the City of Arlington Teen Court Advisory Board, and is a certified attorney/guardian ad litem.

Mr. Zokaie received this Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History from the University of Texas in Arlington.

James L. Calkins is an accomplished attorney with over two decades of legal experience across multiple states, including Arizona, California, and Texas. Mr. Calkins is currently serving as an associate attorney in Linebarger’s Conroe, Texas office. Mr. Calkins supports partners in various litigation matters. His diverse expertise spans estate planning, insurance defense, real estate law, business formation and disputes, family law, and child support enforcement.

Prior to joining Linebarger, Mr. Calkins held positions with the State of Texas Office of the Attorney General and his own law practice, where he provided comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses. He also served as a senior associate at LS Carlson Law, PC, practicing innovative business law as well as representing homeowners in property and real estate disputes.

Mr. Calkins is licensed to practice in the states of Arizona, California, and Texas, as well as several U.S. District Courts. He earned his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law, Certificate of International Studies from Tulane University, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from San Diego State University.