Legal Staff

Christina Roberson

Firm Administrator

Christina Roberson was born and raised primarily in Jacksonville and graduated from University Christian School. Christina has worked with various attorneys and mediators in the family law arena throughout her career. Christina joined the Porter Law Firm at its Jacksonville Beach office as a family law paralegal to Nicole M. Carlucci in 2021. Christina has now taken on the role of Firm Administrator, and she is excited for the new challenge. Christina has two adult sons, and in her spare time, she enjoys traveling and riding her motorcycle.

Dani Morrell, CP, FRP

Paralegal

After earning her B.A. in political science with a criminal justice minor from Old Dominion University, and taking time off to focus on her family, Dani decided to return to school and completed the paralegal program at FSCJ. She began working at The Law Offices of Jason K.S. Porter, P.A, in 2015, received her national paralegal certification from NALA in July of 2016, and became a Florida Registered Paralegal in August of 2018. Dani is currently the personal injury litigation paralegal but has assisted with family law and criminal defense within the office.

Louise Roussin, FRP

Paralegal

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Louise graduated in four years from Jones College with a Legal Secretarial Diploma, a Bachelor of Science in Data Processing and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Management. She is a Florida Registered Paralegal with over 30 years of legal experience working in family law as well as real estate law, personal injury, utility law, probate, and guardianship. Louise is married with two adult sons and enjoys Star Trek, going to Disney World and scrapbooking.

Ashley Chadwell

Paralegal

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Ashley has worked in the service industry up until she graduated from Florida State College at Jacksonville with an Associates of Science in Paralegal Studies in August of 2022. She is now working towards her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at FSCJ as well. Since graduating, she has worked in Family Law where she enjoys helping people through what can be a very difficult time in their lives. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys cooking, gardening, and naps on the couch.

Danielle Cave

Legal Assistant

Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, Danielle Cave worked in animal care for 10 years prior to entering the legal field. She then practiced family law at the firm from 2016 to 2019 before leaving Jacksonville to move to the Tampa Bay area. There, Danielle got married and started her own family. Between 2019 and 2021, Danielle worked in construction defect law, then practiced personal injury before returning to the firm in 2022 to practice family law. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her family and 2 dogs, and going scuba diving.

Darlene Castillo

Legal Assistant

As the firm’s Legal Assistant, Darlene has held numerous responsibilities and has helped run the firm since 2002. Before joining The Law Offices of Jason K.S. Porter, P.A., Darlene worked as a Hearing Officer at the Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Administrative Reviews. Having worked with Attorney Jason Porter for 22 years, Darlene enjoys helping clients who have put their cases, trust, and lives in the firm’s hands. Darlene is a member of the Jacksonville Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators.

Jackie Parks

Administrative Assistant

Born and raised in Denver, Colorado and working various jobs after graduating high school, she decided to join the Navy.  She served honorably for 20 years and retired in 2006.  She then worked in retail for nine years before joining The Law Offices of Jason K.S. Porter, P.A in 2016.  Starting as the receptionist, for five years, she has learned various jobs and now assists with criminal law and family law.  With Jackie’s knowledge in administrative and organizational tasks, she is a great asset to the firm.  Jackie is an incredibly hard worker with a passion for helping others.  She is married and has two adult children, five cats and one dog.  She enjoys watching paranormal shows, working in the yard and cheering on the Jaguars.

Rachel Tavarez

Receptionist

At the age of 10, Rachel Tavarez arrived in Florida from the Dominican Republic. Over the ensuing years, she’s lived in Tampa and Orlando, before going to school and ultimately settling down here in Jacksonville. Rachel spent time studying psychology at Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) and she continues to enjoy reading. Ultimately though, what Rachel loves most of all, is being able to spend time with her daughter.

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