Sarina Ramirez
Sarina Ramirez is a legal professional serving as a Courtroom Deputy Relief with the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas in El Paso, Texas. In this role, she supports federal courtroom operations by assisting judges, attorneys, and court staff while helping ensure cases move efficiently through all stages of the judicial process. She also works closely with the District Clerk’s Office, serving as a key point of contact for the public, including pro se filers navigating civil, criminal, and immigration-related matters.
Her career in the legal field spans more than a decade and reflects progressive growth through multiple levels of court and legal service roles. She began in paralegal and legal assistant positions, working on document review, litigation support, and case preparation for law firms, including Wyatt and Underwood and The Minton Law Firm. She later transitioned into court administration with El Paso County, where she spent several years gaining extensive experience in case management, court procedures, and judicial support before advancing into the federal court system, where she quickly earned promotion into her current courtroom deputy role.
Sarina holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Park University with a minor concentration in Social Work and Criminal Justice, as well as an associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies. Her professional focus includes court operations, case management, legal assistance, and public service within the justice system. She is known for her commitment to efficiency, attention to detail, and dedication to ensuring that court processes run smoothly while supporting individuals who rely on the legal system.
• Certified Level I - Criminal Justice of the Peace Court Clerk
• Park University - B.P.A.
• Church Kids Ministry
• Church Food Pantry and Donations
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to never losing sight of my goals despite being a teen parent who didn't have an easy life and went through many trials and tribulations. I was very persistent and goal-oriented about where I was going to be. When I became a paralegal, that was one checkmark. Then when I got tired of working for attorneys who undervalued and underappreciated paralegals, I decided I wanted to work for a judge because attorneys answer to judges. I worked at the county and sacrificed almost eight and a half years of my life, went back to school, and got my bachelor's degree. At that point in my early 30s, I knew I was meant for more - my whole goal was to work for the federal government. When that happened for me, that was my peak - I really made it and got to where I wanted to be. I've only been at the federal government for a year, but I've worked really hard, networked, and put myself out there. The fact that I got promoted within the year has been amazing, and all my hard work has finally paid off. I think my career alone speaks for itself. Most importantly, I give God all the glory for all my success. Because of Him, I am where I am today - He saved my life. I believe being in the legal field is God's calling, just like being a teacher or doctor. It's about advocating for people who don't know the law and need guidance. My calling was about how I can help people in a way that impacts their lives.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was that work will be there tomorrow, but life won't, so appreciate the time you have with the ones you love. But also, work should not feel like work, and work should feel like something you love to do. That's always stuck with me.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important values to me are serving others before serving yourself - that's what true leadership is. I believe in being an advocate for people who need help and guidance. I'm passionate about making an impact and making a difference in people's lives, especially those who find themselves in difficult situations like I once did. My faith is central to everything - I give God all the glory for my success because He saved my life. I'm a big advocate in church, serving in the kids' ministry and surrounding myself with people in that environment. Family is also incredibly important to me. I'm a mom, and even though my kids are older now, I focus on them because this is when they need the most guidance. I'm always talking to them about college, Roth IRAs, doing what they love, and setting them up for success, because when you don't have that kind of guidance, you never know where life can take you. I also believe in uplifting other women - we have to be proactive, lift one another, guide one another, and push each other to want more in life. When you truly know who you are and are secure, there's no need to compete. I want to see all my fellow women win because there's enough to go around.