Julio Cardenas

The following information reflects the professional background and credentials of Julio I. Cárdenas, who is a valued member of the Wocl Leydon staff. Mr. Cárdenas brings nearly two decades of direct experience in client services, legal support, and community outreach to the Wocl Leydon staff. As part of the firm since 2008, when he began serving as the firm’s Medical Records Coordinator, Mr. Cárdenas was responsible for providing accurate and detailed coordination of all medical record matters related to both personal injury claims and medical malpractice claims.

Mr. Cárdenas continued to grow within the firm over the years and today serves as the Director of Marketing & Community Outreach. Within this position, Mr. Cárdenas is responsible for developing the brand image of Wocl Leydon through marketing efforts; developing and implementing communications strategies; creating a digital presence through web design and social media platforms; and facilitating relationships between the law office and members of the community. By doing so, Mr. Cárdenas enhances the reputation and increases the exposure of Wocl Leydon while ensuring that it continues to serve as a respected legal resource to residents of Connecticut.

In addition to his bilingual skills, Mr. Cárdenas provides interpretation assistance to Spanish-speaking clients of the firm by allowing them to communicate clearly and accessibly with attorneys and other staff members during each phase of their claim or lawsuit. Mr. Cárdenas is a Connecticut Notary Public and provides free notarization services to clients of the firm.

Through his work at Wocl Leydon, Mr. Cárdenas is also involved in founding iTranslate Professional Services, LLC, which is a certified nationwide translation and apostille agency specializing in legal, medical, educational, and immigration documents in more than forty different languages. Beginning in January 2018, Mr. Cárdenas has been designated as an authorized document translator by the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Mr. Cárdenas is also actively engaged in the community and presently serves as the Second Vice-President of the Connecticut Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Through this position, Mr. Cárdenas provides leadership to various business development initiatives, works towards expanding membership in the organization, and develops programs that create economic opportunities for Hispanic professionals and entrepreneurs throughout Connecticut.

Mr. Cárdenas is also committed to education, promoting cultural awareness, and assisting immigrant communities. Mr. Cárdenas often presents at schools and other local organizations on topics such as bilingualism, the immigrant experience, and the value of preserving one’s cultural heritage.

A native Peruvian, Mr. Cárdenas resides with his wife and four children in Stamford, Connecticut. In his free time, Mr. Cárdenas enjoys traveling, playing soccer, and spending quality time with his family.