Honorary Consul of the Kingdom of Spain
The Honorable Karina Ordóñez
About Consul Ordóñez
Karina Ordóñez is an attorney licensed in Arizona whose practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury law. Born in Los Angeles, California and raised in both Málaga, Spain, and Phoenix, Arizona, she earned her J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and a Master’s degree in Homeland Defense and Security from the Naval Postgraduate School.
Ms. Ordóñez has represented clients in state and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and has extensive experience in public policy, homeland security, and government affairs. Prior to practicing law, she served in leadership roles with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security and worked with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and the Arizona Supreme Court.
In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Ordóñez serves as the Honorary Consul of Spain in Arizona. She is also an Associate Professor at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where she teaches immigration-related courses and mentors future attorneys.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Ordóñez is committed to serving diverse communities through legal advocacy, education, and public service.