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Teresa Gutierrez

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  • Torrance, CA
  • Licensed for 6 years
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About Teresa

Teresa Gutierrez Law is a boutique estate planning practice with a sense of community. Its founder, Attorney Teresa Gutierrez, aims to provide peace of mind by helping clients protect their families’ futures. She guides her clients through difficult, but important, decisions, such as identifying who they trust to make decisions about their medical care if they are unable, who should take care of their children if they die or are unable, and how they can make sure property goes to who they choose instead of being tied up in the courts, in probate. Attorney Gutierrez is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Teresa Gutierrez Law has offices in the South Bay. Attorney Gutierrez is ready to speak to you, in English or Spanish, at (310) 503-6492 or [email protected] 

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Practice areas

OtherBusinessWills and living willsProbateEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 18%

    Drafting Living Trusts, Funding Living Trusts, Schedule of Assets, Certification of Trust, Deeds of Trust

    5 years

  2. Probate: 18%

    Legal Guardianships (including Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings); Conservatorships, and Probates

    6 years

  3. Wills and living wills: 17%

    Powers of Attorney, Advanced Health Care Directives, HIPAA Waivers

  4. Business: 17%

    Entity / Business Formation

    5 years

  1. Contracts and agreements: 15%

    5 years

  2. Litigation: 15%

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Contact

TERESA GUTIERREZ LAW

1308 Sartori Avenue
Suite 201
Torrance, CA, 90501

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive201511/06/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate granted
    Scholarship AwardMexican American Bar Foundation2013
    FellowMs. JD2013
    Scholarship AwardWomen Lawyers Association of Los Angeles2012
    Scholarship AwardThe San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association2011
    Work Experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Principal AttorneyTeresa Gutierrez Law2016 - Present
    Program CoordinatorKids in Need of Defense (KIND)2015 - 2015
    Pro Bono Coordinating AttorneyKids in Need of Defense (KIND)2015 - 2016
    Certified Legal Intern, Preliminary Hearing Unit, Long Beach, CALos Angeles County District Attorney's Office2014 - 2014
    Law ClerkLaw Offices of Rene A. Ramos2014 - 2014
    Judicial Extern to the Honorable Richard A. PaezUnited States Court Of Appeals, 9th Circuit2013 - 2013
    Law ClerkAequitas Law Group2013 - 2014
    Writing Tutor, Writing Tutors ProgramLoyola Law School, Los Angeles2013 - 2014
    Law Clerk, Unaccompanied Children ProgramCasa Cornelia Law Center2012 - 2012
    Certified Legal Intern, Juvenile DivisionSan Diego County Office Of The Alternate Public Defender2012 - 2012
    Legal InternLaw Offices of Mario D. Vega2011 - 2011
    Legal ClerkCompton Superior Court and Domestic Violence Clinic2011 - 2011
    Research Assistant to Professor Luz E. HerreraThomas Jefferson School Of Law2011 - 2012
    Legal Secretary, Eviction Defense UnitLegal Aid Foundation Of Los Angeles2010 - 2010
    Program and Operations AssociateKids in Need of Defense (KIND)2009 - 2010
    Staff Assistant, Office of Chairman Sen. Edward M. KennedyU.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security2008 - 2009
    Executive AssistantU.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-31)2007 - 2008
    Campaign StaffXavier Becerra for Congress2006 - 2007
    Associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Women Lawyers Association of Los AngelesMember2019 - Present
    Latina Lawyers Bar AssociationMember2019 - Present
    Mexican American Bar AssociationMember2018 - Present
    Mexican American Bar AssociationNewsletter Editor2018 - Present
    South Bay Bar AssociationMember2017 - Present
    Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAccess to Justice Committee Member2016 - Present
    State Bar of CaliforniaMember2015 - Present
    Publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Los Angeles Lawyer MagazineThe "Win-Win" Virtues of Engaging in Pro Bono Services (Co-Authored with Hannah Belknap)2017
    Education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Loyola Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2014
    University of Southern CaliforniaBA - Bachelor of Arts2006
    Speaking Engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - January 2, 2018Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2018
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - January 16, 2018Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2018
    Civil Lawsuit Basics Series @ Torrance Branch - Los Angeles Law LibraryGetting Parties or Witnesses to Answer Questions in Person (Depositions) (January 18, 2018)2018
    Family Preparedness Immigration Workshop on Behalf of Bet Tzedek to SBCC, Thrive LA Staff in Wilmington, CA (March 17, 2017)Legal Guardianship Nominations / Caregiver Affidavits2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - September 12, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - October 3, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - October 17, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - November 14, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - May 2, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - May 16, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - March 21, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - June 20, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - July 11, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - December 5, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - December 19, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - August 15, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - August 1, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Consumer Debt @ Norwalk Courthouse on Behalf of Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) - April 11, 2017Consumer Debt Presentation & Workshop2017
    Civil Lawsuit Basics Series @ Torrance Branch - Los Angeles Law LibraryMaking and Opposing Motions (December 7, 2017)2017
    Civil Lawsuit Basics Series @ Torrance Branch - Los Angeles Law LibraryMotions for Summary Judgment (September 14, 2017)2017
    Civil Lawsuit Basics Series @ Torrance Branch - Los Angeles Law LibraryMaking and Opposing Motions (July 20, 2017)2017

    Reviews

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    Review Teresa Gutierrez

    Thank you for helping me

    5.0 stars

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    Attorney Gutierrez took the worry away regarding my guardianship petition. This was a complicated process for me but thanks to Attorney Gutierrez I was able to get through this stress free. She kept me updated the what, when, and where. I always knew “what happens next.” She is a very caring individual whom I enjoyed working with.
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    Caso Estatal y Federal

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    Una experiencia buena. Siempre me mantuvo bien informado de mi caso. Aprobaron mi caso. Gracias a la Abogada Teresa mi caso fue aprobado. No hubiera logrado este éxito en mi caso sin la ayuda de ella. Recomiendo a la Abogada Teresa. Le doy 10 estrellas a ella!
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    Amazing experience

    5.0 stars

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    Teresa, it was such a pleasure working with you! You made this process so much easier for us. I was worried about how much information I needed to considered but your patience and thoroughness made me at ease. You are such a true professional and such a lovely person. Best of luck to you and your family!
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    Living trust

    5.0 stars

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    I located Teresa through ARAG directory and so happy I got lucky to have someone that so patiently guided us through the process in preparing our living trust. Teresa is very efficient and easy to work.
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    Caring and knowledgeable

    5.0 stars

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    Teresa did my Estate Planning and guided me through the process explaining every aspect of the Trust. I would definitely hire her again for my legal matters.
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    Legal guardianship over brother

    5.0 stars

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    Teresa Gutierrez was my attorney referred through Bet Tzedek to represent me in a case so that I could be legal guardian for my little brother. Teresa was very friendly, approachable and hands on with us throughout the entire case. She was a very effective communicator in every aspect and was very thoughtful and kept me informed in every step of the way. There were some obstacles we had to overcome but they did not waiver Teresa’s positivity or efficacy. Teresa even went above and beyond to answer all the questions I had before, during, and after the court hearings. She always made sure I was in the loop and gave me very valuable tips. She made time for us, whether it was a text, phone call, or in person meeting and I always felt positive about the situation because she is very competent in her field and she is very knowledgeable. Teresa was an absolute delight to work with and I would refer her to anyone I know going through a similar situation. Thank you, Teresa, for your time, effort, and kind words. You are truly appreciated and an awesome lawyer. Thank you!
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    Woody

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    Helped us set up a living trust and estate plan. Was always available and did not get tired of answering all our questions. Had many good suggestions and was willing to take the time to set the plan up to meet our specific needs. I would say that Teresa exceeded our expectations. We would highly recommend this attorney without hesitation.
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    Able to explain complex Motions in a clear and understandable way. Patient, Listens, and Very Helpful. Would highly recommend.

    5.0 stars

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    Thank you for taking the time to answer questions I had regarding the Motion for Summary Judgment. Your responses and feedback are much appreciated. I am more clear about a few items thanks to your incisive comments and straightforward communication and approach.
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    Trust and Will

    5.0 stars

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    Teresa is a great attorney. The hiring was very convenient due to her billingial ability. She also came personally to our home to have us fill out all the paper work required to do the process, which was also very convenient. Pricing was reasonable as well as the time it took to complete the process.
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    Excellent Probate Attorney

    5.0 stars

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    Teresa is a great probate attorney - I highly recommend her. She is very knowledgeable about Probate Court rules and judges. She also has creative ideas about how to properly effectuate notice and service requirements outside of the United States.
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    Lawyer Juan Leonel Alvarez

    Juan Alvarez, Unknown Attorney on Mar 26, 2021
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Rodolfo Marquez

    Rodolfo Marquez, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 10, 2020
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Juan Leonel Alvarez

    Juan Alvarez, Unknown Attorney on Mar 26, 2021
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    Lawyer Rodolfo Marquez

    Rodolfo Marquez, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 10, 2020
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    Lawyer Miao Jin

    Miao Jin, Probate Attorney on Jul 8, 2020
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    I endorse this lawyer. Teresa is efficient, responsive, and knowledgable, and she cares about her clients.

    Lawyer Aren Avaness

    Aren Avaness, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 8, 2020
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    Lawyer Trisha Jenae Starks

    Trisha Starks, Business Attorney on Jul 23, 2019
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    Lawyer Vanessa Hernandez Kemmy

    Vanessa Kemmy, Probate Attorney on Jul 21, 2019
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    Matthew Einhorn, Unknown Attorney on Jul 16, 2019
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    Teresa is the first lawyer I call when I have a problem, and I myself am an attorney. She is the most trustworthy and competent attorney I know, and she is absolutely dedicated towards helping people. Teresa is the attorney I recommend to my friends and family because I know she will take good care of them, and because she always puts her clients first.

    Lawyer Pinky Ghuman

    Pinky Ghuman, Unknown Attorney on Nov 16, 2018
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Karen J Suri

    Karen Suri, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 13, 2018
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    Teresa is committed to providing excellent service for her clients. Teresa has consulted with me on her cases as a colleague. I have seen the utmost professionalism from her, and the utmost care in handling her cases. I fully endorse Teresa and know she will provide excellent service in her cases.

    Lawyer Stephanie Anne Macuiba

    Stephanie Macuiba, Wills and living wills Attorney on Nov 6, 2018
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    Highly ethical attorney with client concerns and protection as her main priority.

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    Nellie Azimzadeh, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 2, 2018
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Joyce Ivette Valenzuela

    Joyce Valenzuela, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 2, 2018
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    I highly recommend Attorney Gutierrez. She's very knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate in what she does. You’re in good hands.

    Lawyer Daris Bernard Jackson

    Daris Jackson, Unknown Attorney on Mar 1, 2018
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    Lawyer Amanda Michelle Rokita

    Amanda Rokita, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 20, 2018
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    Sara Van Valkenburg, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 5, 2018
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    Teresa is one of the most responsible, insightful, diligent, and client-sensitive attorneys I know. She is the attorney I would go to with an estate planning or wills & trust matter and I recommend her without hesitation.

    Lawyer Miguel Angel Mexicano

    Miguel Mexicano, Probate Attorney on Jan 1, 2018
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Teresa Gutierrez is a hard working consummate professional.

    Lawyer Maria Elizabeth Hall

    Maria Hall, Wills and living wills Attorney on Dec 30, 2017
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    Whenever anyone asks me for a referral to a lawyer to draft a will or living trust, I always send them to Teresa. She is ethical, reliable and trustworthy, and goes out of her way to make her important legal services affordable for everyone. She's also one of the few estate planning attorneys who speaks fluent Spanish!

    Lawyer MavEryck Langford Stevenson

    MavEryck Stevenson, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
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