Our Firm

Restrepo Legal was founded with our clients in mind. We understand from personal experience that navigating a new country and new legal system can present challenges that cannot be foreseen and a myriad of unexpected headaches. For this reason we are determined to go a step beyond in representing our clients. We aim not just to quote statute and fill out documents, but to help educate our clients on how the system works in Colombia. In this way they can feel more confident moving forward with their new business, new property, and new life here in Colombia.

Meet Our Team

Ana Cecilia Restrepo - Lead Attorney

Ana Restrepo is a licensed attorney in both Colombia and the United States. She received her Master’s in Law (LLM) from the University of Florida, Tax Law Specialization from the Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, and is a member in good standing of the California State Bar. She has lived and worked extensively in both the United States and Colombia and wishes to use her unique experience and transcultural knowledge to help her expat clients navigate the Colombian legal system.

Valentina Salgado - Attorney

Originally from the Caribbean coast of Colombia, Valentina received her law degree from the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, after having won a national scholarship which covered her full tuition. Her previous legal experience includes litigation, civil law, and real estate, which she now uses to effectively advocate for our community of clients at Restrepo Legal.

Sara Isabel Martinez - Attorney

Bilingual lawyer from Medellín, with emphasis in labour and social security law. She graduated with honors from the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana and placed 13th at the national level in the Pruebas Saber Pro October 2022. Now working in the immigration department, she'll assist with everything needed for getting a Colombian visa.

Michael Miranda - Office Manager

Before joining Restrepo Legal, Michael was a practicing attorney in California at Miranda, Magden & Miranda, LLP, which specializes in bankruptcy, immigration, and family law. He earned his J.D. from Santa Clara University and B.A. from McGill University. Michael particularly enjoys community engagement, having given numerous presentations on immigration issues and consumer protection at government and charitable events. An expat himself, Michael is determined to help new residents of the country enjoy the smoothest transition possible to their new lives in Colombia.