About us

Who we are

Welcome to Sterna Abogados, your reference law firm in Madrid for immigration matters. We offer specialized advice to both companies and individuals on Spanish nationality, work permits, student visas and non-profit residency.

Our team of experts uses state-of-the-art technology to guarantee an efficient and personalized service. Check our blog for up-to-date information and discover our success stories.

Discover the team members

At Sterna Abogados we have a team of professionals with expertise in immigration and immigration law. Our mission is to focus on each of our clients and their objectives.

Ainhoa Manero

Managing Partner – Founder

Academic Background: Graduated in Law from Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE) in 2009. She has completed graduate studies in International Law at the University of Miami (USA).

In 2011 she returned to Spain and became a member of the Madrid Bar Association. After trying other branches of law, in 2013 he decided to establish his own project specialized in the area of Immigration, International Mobility and Spanish Nationality. Languages: Spanish and English.

Noelia Hernandez Moya

Senior lawyer

Academic Background: Law Degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Master’s Degree in Criminal Law and Economic Criminal Law of the Company from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Languages: Spanish and English..

Work experience: Master internship at Rodríguez Ramos Abogados. Temporary criminal compliance work at Rodríguez Arribas Abogados.

Marta Bouzon Tellado

Senior lawyer

Academic Background: Master’s Degree in Access to the Legal Profession at the Complutense University of Madrid.
Master’s Degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure at Universidad Carlos III.
Double Degree in Law and Political Science and Public Management at Universidad Rey Juan Carlos.

Practical Course on Immigration and International Protection at the Centro de Estudios e Investigaciones Jurídicas (Center for Legal Studies and Research). Languages: Spanish and English.

Work experience: Legal advisor at LABE Abogados.
Legal advisor in Isacura Asociados S.L.
Trainee at the Secretariat of State for Migration. Spanish Observatory of Racism and Xenophobia (OBERAXE).

Maria Paula Cedeño

Paralegal

Academic Background: Senior Management and Marketing Technician.
Joins the firm in 2023
Languages: Spanish and English.

Jo-Mayra Mendez

Paralegal

Academic Background: She has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Puerto Rico- University Campus of Mayagüez (RUM).
She has a Master’s Degree in International Law and International Relations from the Complutense University of Madrid.
She joined the firm in 2016.
Languages: Spanish, English and basic French.

Karina Gonzalez

Paralegal

Academic Background: Student of a Master’s Degree in Immigration and Foreigners. Languages: Spanish and English.

Tamara Muñoz

Secretary and translator

Academic Background: Degree in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Valladolid.
With the title of sworn translator and interpreter in English.
Joining the firm in February 2019.
Languages: Spanish, English and French.

Francisco Jimenez Martinez

Senior Financial Controller

Academic Background: Francisco holds a degree in Finance and a Master in Business Administration, both from Auburn University at Montgomery, USA. He is currently expanding his knowledge with a postgraduate degree in Financial Management and Management Control at EAE Business School. Languages: Spanish and English.

Work Experience: With a strong background in finance, Francisco has held various roles at Auburn University at Montgomery, including Math Tutor, Financial Assistant to the CFO, Financial Assistant, and Investment, Budgeting and Spending Advisor.

Contact us now

Our team is expert in immigration and nationality procedures, contact us and we will advise you!