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Dom Houston

Paralegal/Senior Legal Assistant

Direct: (619) 374-0205

Dom Houston has more than 16 years of experience as a Paralegal and Legal Assistant, focused primarily on construction defect, HOA matters, business litigation, class-actions, and patent litigation. She also has experience with the California Courts of Appeal and multijurisdictional experience in state and federal courts. Dom provides essential support to staff, attorneys, and clients alike, balancing high-volume caseloads while maintaining a client-forward approach to case management.

In her spare time, Dom enjoys traveling, distance running, reading, and hanging out with her dog Scanner Barkley.

Education

University of San Diego School of Law, Paralegal Program (2017)

San Diego State University, B.A., Journalism/Political Science (2006)

Experience

Ames Karanjia LLPParalegal/Senior Legal Assistant: November 2025 – present

Caldarelli Hejmanowski Page & Leer LLP Litigation Paralegal: February 2020 – May 2025

Pestotnik LLPLitigation Assistant/Office Manager: July 2009 – February 2020

Bruckner & Walker LLPLitigation Assistant: April 2007 – July 2009

Office of the Attorney General for the District of ColumbiaPostbaccalaureate Intern: August 2006 – April 2007

Professional Activities

Member, San Diego Paralegal Association

Volunteer, Mama’s Kitchen