Meet the Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite Team
PAULINO ESTEVEZ
Paulino Estevez joined the Sasso & Guerrero family in April 2021. As a Tampa native, he moved to Jacksonville in 2015 to begin a new chapter in his life. Upon living here, he attended the University of North Florida and obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies and Spanish. As a native Spanish speaker, his goal in life has always been to follow the footsteps of his parents in helping the community.
Thanks to a little help from others, a little bit of kismet, and a little bit of “right place, right time,” he is happily embarking down his path in the field of family law. His initial position at Sasso & Guerrero was the firm’s receptionist/intake coordinator, but he was quickly promoted to operations manager, a position in which he thrived. With the growth of the firm to Sasso Guerrero & Henderlite, he has undertaken the new role of Finance Administrator, helping to support the financial side of operations at the firm. In his spare time, Paulino enjoys going out for hikes with his family, enjoying the local gastronomy Jacksonville has to offer, and cracking the “best” dad jokes.
JOSH WALLER
As our Firm Administrator, Josh Waller brings over 20 years of experience in Family Law. Born and raised in Jacksonville, he is a graduate of Riverside High School (Class of ’98) and attended Jacksonville University, studying Music Theatre and French.
Josh is passionate about the performing arts and is a multiple award-winning actor and singer, having performed on almost every stage in Jacksonville. He is also a co-founder of The 5 & Dime, one of Jacksonville’s many theatre companies. Josh lives in Murray Hill with his partner, Christian, and their dogs, Mabel & Olive.
CARI BARKSDALE
Cari graduated from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Florida in 2011 with her Associate of Applied Science Degree in Legal Assisting. She began working in the legal field during her studies in college at a personal injury firm in Gainesville, Florida.
Prior to her employment with Sasso & Guerrero, she worked in the field of family law for over eight years, starting as a receptionist and moving up to the position of paralegal. Born and raised in Florida, Cari is a lover of all things outdoors including hiking, gardening and kayaking. Cari also is the proud mother of an 11-year-old son named Kahlil.
COURTNEY GILBREATH
Courtney Gilbreath is a Jacksonville native. She graduated from Bishop Kenny High School and attended the University of Florida and the University of North Florida, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She joined the firm in 2008, after working in early childhood education and the financial sector for a number of years. She then returned to school at Florida State College at Jacksonville to complete the legal studies program.
As our paralegal, Courtney uses her background in banking and her knowledge and understanding of human behavior to help clients through the often daunting and overwhelming discovery process.
Courtney enjoys cooking, restoring her home located in the historic Avondale neighborhood, and spending time with her “fur babies,” Porter and Billie Rose.
JANELLE BRANTON
Janelle Branton became a part of the Sasso and Guerrero family in 2017. She was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended the University of Florida, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics with a minor in teaching English as a Second Language.
After returning to Jacksonville, Janelle attended Florida State College at Jacksonville and obtained her Associates degree in Paralegal Studies. At the time of graduation, she was uncertain which field of law she wanted to pursue. After accepting the position at Sasso and Guerrero, she soon realized her passion for helping others. Working for Molly and Christie played a major role in her determining that working in family law was the perfect fit for her life.
A cornerstone member of the Sasso & Guerrero team, Janelle is responsible for some of the first stitches running through the fabric of the amazing camaraderie of the firm as it has grown. In her spare time, Janelle enjoys spending time with her family and traveling around the country to enjoy beaches. She is a proud mother of a little girl. She has made it a point to strive for her goals, which are nothing less than her grandest dreams.
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David is a legal assistant with a passion for helping others, who joined the firm in 2023. As a new dad, he cherishes every moment spent with his beautiful daughter.
Born and raised in Jacksonville, David is a graduate of Florida State College at Jacksonville and the University of North Florida. Outside of work, David enjoys long walks on the beach and cheering on the Jaguars.
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Stephanie was born in Amsterdam, New York but raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She started with Sasso & Guerrero in June 2023. She has worked in the legal field for almost 20 years and been a paralegal for 15+ years in various areas of the law. However, she believes that family law, where she has been working since 2014, is her true calling.
As dedicated as she is skilled, she enjoys helping others navigate through the emotional process of family law. During her free time, she enjoys spending time traveling with her family and loves music and comedy. She is a proud mom to a fabulous daughter, Kylie, who begins nursing school in January 2025. She is also a crazy cat lady as a mama to a Mainecoon named Misha Stormborn.
STACY JIMENEZ
Stacy Jimenez joined the Sasso & Guerrero family in August 2021. She was born in New York and moved to Orange Park when she was 14 years old. Stacy attended Florida State College of Jacksonville where she earned an Associates in Arts degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Supervision and Management.
After college, Stacy started working at a family law firm and found her passion for helping families. She fits right in working with the strong (passionate) women at Sasso and Guerrero! Stacy has been married for three years to her Husband and she is the proud bonus mom to his daughter. Stacy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, attending Jacksonville Iceman hockey games, anything Disney related, and taking cruises to tropical destinations.
CANDIDA RAVELO
Originally hailing from California, Candida joined Sasso & Guerrero in 2022 in the role of intake specialist, though she’s worn many hats during her tenure with the firm. Coming from a large family inspired her journey in education, where she worked as a teacher, tutor, and sports coach, fostering her passion for helping children.
Now, as a proud mother of a toddler and a newborn daughter, Candida’s personal experiences drive her commitment to supporting families. As intake specialist, she served as a bridge for those seeking help in connecting with an attorney. She has also done a phenomenal job with the firm’s social media presence. Mastering each new role she has taken on, she has recently been promoted to legal assistant, another position in which she’s sure to shine. Outside of work, she enjoys running and cherishing moments with her little ones.
ALANA MARTIN
Alana is a proud U.S. Navy veteran who served for 7.5 years. She moved to Florida and separated from the Navy in 2022. Alana is Mom and bonus mom to four kids and a poodle. A current Navy spouse, she knows all about balancing family and military life.
When she’s not at work, Alana loves to spend time with family and friends, reading, playing video games, hitting the beach, and indulging in all things nerdy, like Renfaire, anime conventions or anything else that sparks the geek within.
HAILEY RAILEY
Hailey is a native of Byron, Georgia, and a graduate of Georgia Southern University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Hailey’s career began in the legal field at a Criminal Defense firm in Macon, Georgia, where she discovered her true passion for helping others. Now, when she’s not working with her clients in the office, Hailey is running her small business, Sojourney Travel by Hailey Teston, a travel agency dedicated to curating memorable travel experiences.
Outside of work, Hailey enjoys spending quality time with her husband, Cameron, and their two fur babies, Remi and Rosie. Whether it’s planning or taking trips, spending time with family, or diving into a good book, Hailey loves balancing her adventurous side with moments of relaxation.
MAYA RANDALL
Maya is a proud full-time mom of 3 teens (two boys and a girl), originally from the island of Aruba. Prior to joining SGH, she spent the last 8 years shaping young minds as a VPK teacher, fostering creativity and growth in her students. She also attended Broward College where she majored in Accounting and Business.
When she’s not balancing family and work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, soaking in the beauty of nature. Whether it’s exploring new destinations on spontaneous day trips, or enjoying the vibrant energy of live music, she is always seeking new adventures and experiences.
