Edwin J Castellanos

Edwin J Castellanos

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Family

800 S. Figueroa Street, Ste 1060, Los Angeles, CA

About Edwin

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Our team of experienced Divorce attorneys are dedicated to providing quality legal representation. Our services include: Child Custody and visitations, Child Support, spousal support, Post Judgment Modifications, and Property division.

30 years

50%
Domestic Violence 25%

Been a victim of domestic violence or need help with a domestic violence defense case, an experienced and highly qualified attorney is here to help. If you need to obtaining a restraining order contact us to schedule a free case evaluation.

30 years

25%
Family 25%

Are you in a custody dispute? Do you need help establishing or modifying a parenting plan or visitation schedule? If so, our team is here to help. Our team of lawyers have more than 50 years of collective experience in family law matters.

30 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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Edwin Castellanos

800 S. Figueroa Street, Ste 1060, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Edwin J Castellanos's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
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Posted by Jenissa | January 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommend!

Mr. Castellanos went to battle for me during the hardest time of my life. He was professional and never left me anxious approaching our hearings. He instilled hope and educated me throughout. His rates are more than reasonable which can be incredibly hard to find. Mr. Castellanos was successful & hel...ped me win my restraining order case. Additionally, he is ethical and does everything in his power to strengthen your case. I am extremely grateful to have been connected with him and would trust him to take care of my family and friends. Thank you Mr. Castellanos!

Edwin Castellanos

Replied last January 16, 2023

At Castellanos & Associates, APLC, our clients are our most valuable asset. Thank you for allowing us to serve you. We appreciate your business and the confidence you have placed in us. Thank you for the great review. Please contact me whenever I may be of further assistance.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Doesn't Care

Castellanos is by far the worst Attorney to hire if you want someone to take your case serious. All he cares about is money he can careless about your Child Custody or Divorce case. Drags court for months court after court to charge court appearances that's where he gets his money and does nothing. D...on't believe me hire him and see for yourself. Remember you have been warned.

Posted by Catalina | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Divorce Attorney

I retained Castellanos & Associates in 2013. I was married for over 24 years. I had thought the case would be simple as we did not have any minor children. My husband had a good job and a pension. However, I was wrong. The case became very toxic. My ex hired a lawyer and wanted to fight about e...verything we owned, including not wanting to pay support. At one point, he told me that he wanted to leave me with nothing. Thank god for attorney Edwin Castellanos and his staff. They fought for me and made sure I received everything I was legally entitled to. My case lasted five years because my Husband would not settle and wanted to litigate everything. Mr. Castellanos has a very busy practice and is often in Court, but he explained that to me when I first hired him. I could have gone with another lawyer, but Mr. Castellanos was very patient with me and explained the entire process to me. I never felt that he had something else to do when he was with me. Even though my husband hired a very aggressive lawyer to intimidate me. I would say his lawyer was a loudmouth. Mr. Castellano's knowledge of family law won over the Judge. I found out through this case that it's not who is louder but smarter. I won my case because of the excellent work and preparation of Castellanos & Associates. Since my case ended, I have referred Edwin Castellanos to various friends and family, and I heard that they had received the same level of representation that I got. I wanted to write this review because I want other people going through the same thing I went through to get the best possible legal representation I got. I recommend entirely Castellanos & Associates.

Posted by Patricia-Alice | October 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Edwin Castellanos is the best lawyer in Los Angeles!!

Castellanos and Associates, APLC is a dedicated family law firm. Attorney, Edwin Castellanos, is skilled, hardworking and very caring. Mr. Castellanos helped me through the darkest times of my divorce. He fought very hard for me and I always felt like he had my back through the divorce process. Mr.... Castellanos is extremely knowledgeable in family law and he pursued my case with tremendous skill and expertise. Even after my divorce, Mr. Castellanos continues to represent me in several post-dissolution matters. He remains dedicated, honest, patient, and always takes time out to help me understand the issues in my case. Mr. Castellanos will not only be there for you during your divorce, but he will continue to help you with issues that arise after your divorce is completed. I have so much faith in Mr. Castellanos. Thank you so much, Edwin! I would highly recommend Mr. Castellanos and this firm to anyone in need of caring, genuine and skilled legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Recommend Without Reservation

Castellanos & Associates represented me in my divorce case. I worked primarily with Edwin Castellanos. His calm and empathetic demeanor throughout the entire process made him a pleasure to work with. I found Edwin to be easily accessible, and he would always respond to me as soon as possible. When... he was in Court, I could always count on speaking with another member of his staff that was equally knowledgeable about my case. Castellanos & Associates were professional yet sensitive to the emotions surrounding my divorce. I am thankful to Edwin and his team and appreciate their work, and will certainly recommend his legal services without reservation.

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Zachary Wall

Unknown lawyer | Nov 27

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Martin Wolf

Family lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is excellent, and professional in all communications. A talented advocate for his clients."

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Jeannine Goche

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. He is well respected in the legal community and highly praised by his clients."

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Vincent Landeros

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | Oct 11

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randy Medina

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Rowe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Edwin Castellanos works hard for his clients, and gets great results. He really cares for his clients, and it shows in the passionate way that he advocates for them. If he is your lawyer, you are certainly in good hands."

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Jason Stone

Unknown lawyer | Feb 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gerard Fierro

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have dealt with Mr. Castellanos on a divorce case. He always conducts himself with the highest professional ethics and integrity and dedicates himself to his client's best interest."

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Joseph Angeles

Family lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Friend

"I endose this lawyer."

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Sally Vazquez-Castellanos

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Attorney Edwin Castellanos is an experienced and well respected attorney in the family law community. He is very smart and works diligently to give his clients the best legal representation."

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Jeannie Moreno

Family lawyer | May 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nadine Jett

Family lawyer | May 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles County Bar Association

2018

Certificate of Appreciation - Daily Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court

2017

Certificate of Appreciation - Daily Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court

2017

Top Ten Award, American Institute of Legal Advocates

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Top Lawyers in California, The Legal Network

2016

Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Superior Court

2015

Certificate of Achievement, Los Angeles Superior Court

2015

Family Law "10 best" Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Daily Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court

1996

Admission to Central District of California, United States District Court

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Castellanos & Associates, APLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Los Angeles Superior Court

Daily Settlement Officer

2007 - Present

Mexican American Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member Lawyer Referral Service

1996 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

Member

1996 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child Support Services Department

Judgment of non-paternity

Dissolution of Marriage

Favorable results at trial

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Education

1995

Boston University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

New York University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Conference or Event

Available for Speaking Engagements

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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