Alan Castillo

Alan Castillo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

3848 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA

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Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

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The Law Office of Alan Castillo

3848 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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40 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 19 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Incredible Lawyer

I couldn’t be more pleased with my experience with Alan. When I got my DUI I thought my dreams of going to nursing school and becoming an RN were over. Alan has made this dream a reality and I cannot thank him enough. He was professional, organized, and thorough throughout my entire case. He made him...self available anytime I had a question and was always so informative. I am so grateful and would highly recommend him!!

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly recommended law group

Alan, Peter and Marlo over at The SoCal Law Network are a force to be reckoned with! These guys helped me through a tough time in my life. They are true professionals who are down to earth people, who get to know you as a being, rather than a case number. This was my first major encounter with the la...w and I thought this DUI would be the end of me and my career. It turns out that it is only the beginning of my matured adult life with doors of opportunity opening immediately afterwards. With The SoCal Law Network being an experienced bunch, they knew how to handle me and my concerns because they have seen these exact cases many times over. That made the process so seamless. You want to leave these matters to the professionals like Alan, Peter and Marlo. After my DUI case was put away with the most minimal infractions on my record as possible, I got a firsthand experience to see them work on my case in the courthouse when they went up to bat for me again to help me get off informal probation. I noticed they have great relationships with the legal officials/clerks in the courtrooms, which in my opinion goes a long way. Weather it be for DUI or any other criminal charge against your record, I highly recommend this group.

Posted by Theresa | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent team of attorneys

Alan Castillo and the attorneys of SoCal Law Network were life savers for me. I had a first time brush with the law obtaining a DUI. Not serious I thought but I was so wrong. Being an RN I had no idea that my nursing license could be affected by something that had nothing to do with my job. Alan and... his partners Peter Iocona and Marlo Cordero were a God sent to me. They helped me through the legal process. After that, they helped me in my dealings with the Ca Board of Nursing. The assisted me in working to save my career and nursing license. They spent countless hours reassuring me and my husband, something that was certainly not a requirement. Their compassion, caring and skill as attorneys literally pulled me through one of the most difficult experiences in my life. I will be eternally grateful and am happy to refer them.

Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

peace of mind

Alan Castillo was wonderful, he is a very capable attorney he communicated with me personally and always responded timely to any questions I had. He took the time to understand my personal situation and communicate that to the court. Ultimately Alan settled my 20 year old DUI case he helped me get m...e into the mandatory class I needed to lift my suspension and was able to have the court drop one of the required courses. He was able to convince the court to let me pay the outstanding fine and recall the warrant. All this and I didn’t have to appear in court once! Alan is fantastic he will fight for you and take the time to present your case and get the best possible outcome.

Posted by Diane | October 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Alan Castillo is "The Best" Attorney!

I highly recommend Alan Castillo at The SoCal Law Network in Laguna Hills as I hired him for my 2 recent DUI's and the outcome highly exceeded my expectations! He went up and beyond any other Attorney. Alan is amazing, highly intelligent, knows the laws inside and out, honest, reliable, accountable,... sincere and takes control of your case as if it were his own life on the line and answered my calls whenever I needed him. He has an impeccable reputation with the court system and is highly respected by all. Alan walked me through all of the many processes and legal steps until I understood, as there can be so many various options, details and processes imposed by the court system. He is aggressive and achieved the best possible outcome for me. He follows up with clear and concise verbal explanations as well as step by step emails so there was never a question in my mind on what was going to transpire next or what I should expect to happen. I actually had peace of mind and slept very well at night because Alan was handling my case. Thank you so much Alan for all your hard work and dedication as you literally saved my life!

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Alan Castillo's Lawyer Endorsements

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April Gilbert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Alan for over 25 years. We worked as colleagues in the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, later I consulted with him on cases in private criminal defense practice. I am pleased to endorse Alan, who is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys I know in the field of DUI defense. His depth of understanding in this complex area is unmatched, and he is consistently a reliable resource for fellow attorneys seeking guidance or insight. Beyond his impressive expertise, Alan has built a strong and well-deserved reputation in the legal community for his professionalism, integrity, and dedication to his clients. His combination of skill, experience, and generosity in sharing his knowledge makes him an invaluable asset to both his clients and colleagues."

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Bianca Jimenez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I recommend Alan Castillo unequivocally. He is a strong litigator and conscientious protector of his client’s rights. His knowledge in particular to the ins and outs of DUI law is especially incredible. You would be well-served with his legal services."

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Luis Valencia

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Knows DUI's better than anyone I know. Great person and even better lawyer."

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Peter Iocona

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Alan Castillo is one of the most talented criminal defense attorneys that I know. Not only is Mr. Castillo one of the most talented criminal defense attorneys that I know; but he is also one of the most talented DUI Defense Attorneys that I know. He is a skilled negotiator and a highly skilled trial lawyer. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone seeking a criminal defense attorney or issues with any professional licenses he/she may have."

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Sean Hennessey

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Al Castillo for over 15 years since we both worked in the Orange County Public Defender's Office. Al is an extremely knowledgeable attorney in the filed of DUI law and criminal law in general."

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William Bruzzo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Alan for about 15 years. During that time I have seen first hand his dedication to each and every client. He leaves no stone unturned and the result is that he consistently gets great results for client. In a recent case with facts I was familiar with, I saw him get a truly extraordinary result which saved the client from a felony and jail. Given the facts, I am still not sure how he did it. I would enthusiastically recommend this attorney."

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D. Michael Phillips

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Castillo has shown as a member of the National College for DUI Defense that he is committed to providing cutting edge DUI defense. The National DUI College members represent the most experienced DUI defense attorneys in the country. If you are charged with a DUI, a general practice lawyer is not the answer. Good DUI defense is hard work and few offenses in our court system call for greater attorney expertise than cases involving driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. DUI cases are especially complex because they require defense counsel to understand BOTH scientific and legal issues. As a fellow member of the College, if you are looking for exceptional representation, I would not hesitate to recommend Alan Castillo."

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Peter Carini

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is with pleasure that I recommend and endorse Mr. Castillo to anyone who wants a superb and caring attorney. I have had the opportunity to send clients to Mr. Castillo for help with unpleasant matters in Laguna Beach. These were not only clients, but some were friends. The best endorsement that I can give to any other lawyer is to refer my clients to them for assistance."

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Barry Simons

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Alan is one of the great trial lawyers! He's a true champion of his clients. He has earned the respect of both Judges and Prosecutors in every courtroom he enters."

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Marlo Cordero

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Hennessey

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1994

1994 Dean's Award, Loyola Law School

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Senior Trial Attorney, The Law Office of Barry T. Simons

1997 - 2000

Deputy Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender's Office

1995 - 1998

Staff Attorney, The Law Office of Robert Stevenson

Associations

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

State Bar of California

Member

California Public Defenders Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1998 - 1999

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Alvarez-Machain

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Education

1994

Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of California, Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

CACJ Professional Licensing Consequences for Criminal Convictions

2013

California DUI Lawyers Association

DMV Defenses & Trial

Publications

2016

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2015

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2014

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2013

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2012

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2011

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2010

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2009

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2008

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributor Editor)

2007

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2006

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2005

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2004

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

2003

James Publishing publication California Drunk Driving Law (Contributing Editor)

Languages

Spanish

English

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