Our Staff
Peter Brown
Senior Paralegal
Peter has served the law office as a Senior Paralegal since 2010, following seven years of paralegal experience within all levels of estate planning, trust administration, business entity formations, business contracts, and nonprofit law at a local law firm. Peter continues to specialize in these areas while assisting with all other areas of practice of the law office.
Peter emigrated to California in 2001, following receiving his undergraduate degree with honors in Business and I.T. in Southampton, England.
When Peter isn’t working, he can usually be found unwinding in Disneyland with his wife, Kat, continuing his education in our practice areas, studying politics and economics, or attending to his duties as webmaster of the Inland Counties Association of Paralegals (ICAP) – a position in which he has served for the past decade.
Only kidding. He is always working.
Nadia Garcia
Paralegal
Nadia graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2021 with a Bachelor’s of Arts in English with a concentration in Literary,
Criticism, & Theory and two minors in Professional Writing and Native American Studies. After completing her Bachelor’s Nadia went
on to obtain her Paralegal Certificate from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2023. She has been with our firm since 2024.
Outside of work, Nadia enjoys reading classic literature, volunteering at her church, and recording her podcast. Wherever there’s anopportunity to help others and connect with new people is where you’ll find her.
Desiree Arita
Legal Assistant
With experience at NAI Capital, University of Riverside, and Gresham Savage Attorneys at Law, Desiree now thrives as a Legal Assistant at
Bethel Law, where she’s passionate about supporting clients and making people feel seen and valued. Outside of law, she channels her
creativity into her small business, crafting custom décor and gourmet desserts. When she’s not working or creating, you’ll find her enjoying
quality time with her husband and daughter.
Marlene Perez
Legal Receptionist
Marlene joined Bethel Law in August 2025, bringing extensive experience in client-focused, high-volume environments. With a background in administrative support across sales and legal-adjacent sectors, she offers both skill and versatility. She studied Psychology and Business Administration at San Bernardino Valley College, combining empathy and client connection with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities—key to supporting the firm’s estate planning practice.
In the office, Marlene focuses on keeping operations smooth, organized, and client centered. As a certified Notary Public, she adds convenience by notarizing documents on-site while ensuring confidentiality and precision. Her proactive mindset, attention to detail, and bilingual abilities (English and Spanish) make her a natural fit for our fast-paced, client-focused team.
Outside of work, Marlene enjoys exploring new restaurants with her mom, dancing salsa and bachata, binge-watching series, and hosting game nights with friends and family
Jesus Garcia
Marketing Coordinator/Graphic Designer
Jesus graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Information Systems and Technology with a concentration in Cyber Security from
California State University, San Bernardino in late 2019.
During his leisure time, Jesus engages in a variety of activities. He is often found tinkering with cars, working out, designing and
building projects, sketching, listening to music, immersing himself in scientific journals, or expanding his horizons by learning
something new.