Q&A with Top Lawyers: Christine M. Hernandez

Q: Can you tell us about your career path, how did you get to your current position?

I was told at every step of the way, that I was crazy, I would never make any money, and I would not be able to find clients. I met my husband in law school and we were quite the team, and still are. After our second year of law school, he decided that we were going to open our own law firm. We worked 24/7, but it was all worth it. We were able to grow our practice by being honest and willing to take on tough cases. We have built a strong reputation in the Latinx community for our honesty and heartfelt desire of keeping families together.

What has been one of the most rewarding moments you’ve experienced in your career?

In August of 2019, 12 years after opening the law firm, we purchased a building for the law firm, but not just any building. We purchased the Smith Mansion which is a designated historical landmark in Denver, Colorado. To have built the largest immigration practice in the state, own a piece of Denver’s history, and be Latino owned and operated, has been so uplifting for our Latinx community, especially during the last four years.

What would you say to young Latina/os today thinking about pursuing a career as a lawyer? Why is it so important to increase representation in the industry?

There is such a concentration of attorneys in urban areas, I would encourage young Latinx law students to consider career opportunities in the rural areas.