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Mercedes Victoria Castillo

3.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at East Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Family ... +2 more

6457 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA

About Mercedes

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Immigration 60%

Work in removal defense and immigrants in detention (some criminal overlap). Can help you maneuver through the consequences of criminal convictions and help criminal attorneys with pleas.

19 years | 40 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 10%

Work smaller criminal cases in criminal court. Have represented individuals against law enforcement and in political protest.

16 years | 5 cases

10%
Family 10%

Work with victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes to help them get restraining orders and divorces.

17 years | 5 cases

10%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Help tenants with unlawful evictions, detainers, deposits and other tenant matters.

16 years | 4 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Law Offices of Mercedes Victoria Castillo

6457 Whittier Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA, 90022

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Mercedes Victoria Castillo's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Primo | November 03, 2025 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Helpful, knowledgeable and very professional

Read the review below. Hard to imagine we're talking about the same law firm. The lawyer and staff are very hard working and professional. They are clearly knowledgeable and very helpful with understanding where I stand with my legal position and clearly explained all my possible options and best pla...n of action. I really look forward to working with this team and making progress with my case.

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Mercedes Victoria Castillo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mercedes. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Jennifer Morel

Immigration lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mercedes is a passionate and committed attorney. She goes above and beyond for all of her clients because she genuinely cares about the outcome of their cases. I highly recommend her to anyone needing an attorney in the LA area."

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Jennifer Morel

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Walid Kandeel

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Mercedes V. Castillo

Education

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University of California at Davis School of Law

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University of Southern California

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