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Magdalena Valdez

Paralegal

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Your Real Estate Paralegal in Southern California

Paralegal Magdalena Valdez specializes in general civil litigation and real estate litigation.

Education and Experience

Mrs. Valdez is fluent in Spanish and has worked in the legal industry since 2006, primarily in personal injury, criminal defense, medical malpractice, and employment law. Before joining Hoffman and Forde, she worked as a paralegal in a law office in San Diego that practiced employment and labor law violations and lawsuits throughout California. In 2006, she earned an associate’s degree in paralegal studies from Southwestern College. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Phoenix.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish 

Professional Memberships

  • San Diego Paralegal Association
  • San Diego Legal Secretary Association

Additional Information

In her leisure time, Mrs. Valdez enjoys cooking, watching movies, reading, and spending time with her husband and two adult children. She is also active in church.

What Our
Clients Say

I personally worked with Mr. Hoffman who provided me with prompt, detailed and sound legal advice. I was in a situation where the seller of my home cut corners and he helped me get out of paying an arm and a leg by using his expertise to demonstrate why the seller was responsible. Don’t look any further for your legal needs.

Patrick W.

Sky and Dan are great to deal with on matters of real estate and business. Cogent, concise, and pragmatic legal advice. I feel very well represented and have been treated fairly when it comes to their fee schedule. I am very selective when it comes to giving referrals and Hoffman & Forde have never dropped the ball when I have sent them one.

Patrick C.

Schuyler and his whole team of associates are the best! They have provided valuable and reliable information in helping me from my business entity. They are very trustworthy, and helped save me a lot of time and money.

Tim S.

Who We Are

Our team is built for complex legal matters that demand focus, strategy, and empathy. Clients come to us when the outcome matters—and they stay because we deliver.

Whether you’re facing a real estate dispute, navigating a business issue, or planning for the future, we provide clear guidance, thoughtful solutions, and a level of care that reflects what’s at stake.

Proudly Serving San Diego &
the North Coast

From Bankers Hill to La Jolla, Hoffman & Forde represents clients across Southern California with clear counsel, strategic insight, and results that hold up under pressure.

Bankers Hill

3033 Fifth Ave, Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92103

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La Jolla

1200 Prospect St #375, La Jolla, CA 92037

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