Jocelyn Cortez
About Jocelyn Cortez
Jocelyn Cortez is a lawyer based in Las Vegas, NV and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Jocelyn Cortez is recognized in the following practice area:
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Immigration Law
Current Firm: GWP Immigration Law
Education: The University of Arizona, J.D., graduated 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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