Attorney Joshua T. Ortega has dedicated his career to protecting the rights of others in the face of complicated legal situations. Mr. Ortega has experience in a wide range of criminal and civil matters - including criminal and civil defense, family law, and personal injury cases. Mr. Ortega's most valuable asset, which sets him apart as an attorney, is his dedication to the needs of his clients. As a zealous advocate, Mr. Ortega gives his clients a powerful voice both in and out of the courtroom. 

Mr. Ortega actively coaches the University of Maryland, Francis King Carey School of Law mock trial team. The mock trial team competes nationally against other law schools. As a coach for the mock trial team, Mr. Ortega teaches young lawyers how to conduct a trial, which includes making opening statements, direct- and cross-examinations, closing arguments, and understanding and arguing evidentiary objections. 

Mr. Ortega graduated magna cum laude from Charlotte School of Law in Charlotte, North Carolina. While at Charlotte School of Law, he competed in national mock trial competitions in California, New York, North Carolina, and Tennessee. In addition, to finishing 10th in his class overall, Mr. Ortega was chosen by his peers to speak as commencement speaker during their law school graduation.