Veronica Valenzuela

Veronica Valenzuela is an Austin personal injury attorney and the founder of V Valenzuela Law . With more than 20 years of litigation experience, Veronica represents individuals and families throughout Texas in personal injury and accident cases involving car accidents, trucking collisions, premises liability, and serious injuries. As a bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking attorney, Veronica is committed to providing compassionate, transparent, and client-focused representation.

Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 2003, Veronica is also admitted to practice before the United States Southern District of Texas and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Throughout her career, she has handled complex litigation matters while maintaining a strong commitment to personalized client service and transparent communication.

A first-generation Mexican-American raised in Odessa, Texas, Veronica grew up in a bilingual and bicultural household where Spanish was her first language. Her fluency in both English and Spanish allows her to effectively serve and connect with a diverse community of clients across Texas.

Veronica earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas at San Antonio before obtaining her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2003. During law school, she clerked for both the Thirteenth Court of Appeals of Texas and the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. She also served as a Senior Editor for the St. Mary’s Law Journal and represented her law school in Moot Court competitions.

She began her legal career in commercial and bankruptcy litigation before transitioning into personal injury law. In 2008, Veronica opened her own law practice and continued building a reputation for hard work, honesty, and client-centered representation. After relocating to Austin in 2016, she further expanded her experience by working with a high-volume personal injury law firm before relaunching V Valenzuela Law Firm, PLLC in 2023.

Today, Veronica focuses on providing high-quality legal representation with an emphasis on personal attention, transparency, and meaningful attorney-client relationships. She believes clients deserve to feel heard, informed, and supported throughout every stage of their case.

Beyond her legal practice, Veronica is actively involved in the Austin community. She has volunteered as a mentor for children with incarcerated parents through the Seedling Program and continues to serve with local organizations and community initiatives. She is also an active member of several professional organizations, including the Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association, Travis County Women Lawyers’ Foundation, Latinas in Law Austin, Hispanic Bar Association of Austin, Hispanic National Bar Association, and the Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association.

In her free time, Veronica enjoys running, yoga, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. She has completed five marathons, including the Big Sur Marathon. Veronica was also recognized as a Top Attorney in Personal Injury by Austin Monthly Magazine in 2025 and 2026.