Sarah A. Ornelas
Borton Petrini, LLP • Modesto, CA
Sexual HarassmentEmployment LawInsurancePersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
sornelas@bortonpetrini.com
Phone
(209) 236-9904
Address
201 Needham Street, Modesto, CA, 95354, US
Professional
About
Sarah A. Ornelas is a Partner at Borton Petrini, LLP, based in Modesto, California, where she specializes in Employment Law, Insurance, and Personal Injury. A proud native of Modesto, Sarah graduated summa cum laude from California State University, Stanislaus, earning her Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in International Business. Her academic excellence earned her the title of Management Student of the Year. Sarah pursued her legal education at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating cum laude in May 2007. She is licensed to practice law in California, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the United States District Courts for the Central District of California, the District of Massachusetts, and the District of Connecticut. Before joining Borton Petrini, LLP as a senior litigation associate, Sarah gained extensive experience in various practice areas while working in Massachusetts and Connecticut State and Federal Courts. Her diverse legal background encompasses civil litigation, wrongful termination, employment discrimination, housing discrimination, education litigation, insurance defense, construction litigation, collection litigation, estate administration, personal injury litigation, special education advocacy, and landlord/tenant liability cases. In her personal life, Sarah is actively engaged in her community, often volunteering her time and talents. She enjoys family outings to the beach and cherishes moments spent with her husband and two children. Whether advocating for clients or contributing to her community, Sarah A. Ornelas embodies a commitment to excellence in the legal field.
About Sexual Harassment Law
Sexual harassment attorneys represent victims of workplace harassment and help them seek justice and compensation. They handle sensitive cases with discretion. Common matters include workplace harassment, hostile work environment, quid pro quo, retaliation.
Credentials
Education
2007 Suffolk University Law School JD - Juris Doctor 2004 California State University, Stanislaus BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2018 Rising Star, SuperLawyers 2017 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2016 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2016 Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell 2015 Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2016 LinkedIn Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - Five Things Every Employee Should Know 2015 O'Connell & Plumb, P.C. The Biggest Mistake Women Make When Being Sexually Harassed at Work
Associations
2017 - Present United Samaritans Foundation Board Member 2015 - 2017 Hampden County Bar Association, Employment Section Member 2015 - 2017 Boys and Girls Club of West Springfield Member, Board of Directors 2010 - 2017 Hampden County Bar Association Member
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Updated: Jun 09, 2026