Attorneys / Geraldine Villa-Hernandez
Geraldine Villa-Hernandez
Attorney
Areas of Emphasis
Litigation
Bar Admissions
California
All Federal Courts in California
Education
J.D., Santa Clara University School of Law, 2022
B.S., California State University Sacramento, 2017
About Geraldine
Practice
Geraldine Villa-Hernandez is an associate attorney whose practice focuses on counseling and representing employers. She assists employers in navigating the complexity of employment law issues including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination and wage and hour claims. Geraldine’s goal is to help employers foster healthy relationships between their companies and their employees in compliance with California law. She also works with individuals facing landlord/tenant issues and litigation matters.
Throughout her representation, she gets to know her clients and their particular needs to better advocate their position. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Background
Geraldine is a Salinas native with Mexican heritage. She earned her BA in Criminal Justice from California State University Sacramento, and her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. Prior to entering law school, Ms. Villa worked as an assistant at Noland Hamerly for two years. During law school she participated in a number of internships, such as with Sacramento Superior Court, one with in-house counsel at a major agricultural employer, and a year-long clerk position with a well-respected local firm. She also founded the First Generation Law Student Association at Santa Clara University School of Law.
In her free time, Geraldine enjoys spending time with her family including her dog Remy, traveling, hiking, and reading.