Yahaira Suriel was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She is fluent in Spanish and English, and holds a paralegal certificate. Before coming to work for Lansner & Kubitschek, Yahaira worked as a paralegal at the law offices of W.M. Starosolsky & Associates P.C. and, prior to that, Andre Strishak & Associates P.C. She has over ten years of experience as a legal assistant. She received her A.A. degree from Kingsborough College, and is studying for her Bachelor's degree in Justice at John Jay College. Yahaira's interests include reading, writing, and dancing.