Alan Castillo

I was facing a serious, violent criminal felony that carried a lengthy prison sentence. I knew I was innocent of all charges so I went on the hunt for a criminal defense attorney. I interviewed a myriad of attorneys. Every single one of them sounded pessimistic about my case. One attorney even sta...ted that I should NOT have gotten out on bail so I could knockout some of my prison sentence during the trial!! I felt completely hopeless and that prison in my future was imminent. But then everything changed when I found Alan Castillo. From the moment I first made contact with Alan Castillo, I knew I had a chance. He listened to my story and eased my fears of prison time. Throughout my entire court process, Alan made himself available via phone and text 24/7. He even responded to me on Sundays and holidays. He carried himself in court with such a powerful and professional manner that he stood out from the rest of the attorneys. He also personally knows every single DA in the courthouse my case took place. After over a dozen pre trial hearings and almost a year of time, Alan was able to get my case completely dismissed! It was dismissed without a trial too! He is hands down the best criminal defense attorney in Orange County. Where every other attorney I interviewed had doubts about my case, Alan had answers and prevailed. If you need a criminal defense attorney don’t waste your time looking for anyone else, just call Alan!

In late 2021, I found myself charged with misdemeanor criminal battery (242 PC) after defending my family in a dispute over a parking place. I was horrified to learn about the extremely low bar set for the definition of this crime in California, and that I found myself facing this charge for defendi...ng my family. I was completely shocked at the lack of concern shown by the police for my version of what happened during my arrest and the potential consequences if I were to be found guilty of the charge made against me. As someone who had never been charged with a criminal offense, I was terrified. Fortunately, I located the SoCal Law Network while using on-line resources to develop a list of potential attorneys. My first call was to Alan Castillo who immediately won me over. His background as a public defender, his education at UCLA and Loyola Marymount Law School, his extensive experience in the Orange County criminal justice system, and his knowledge of California Law had me from the start. I was very fortunate to find Mr. Castillo, and later met his law practice partner, Peter Iocona, who also has a stellar background. In short, I couldn’t have made a better choice with the SoCal Law Network – Mr. Castillo and Mr. Iocona invested the time and effort needed to ensure the best outcome possible for my case. It was clear from the beginning that they both cared deeply and would do anything in their power to help me. Both Mr. Castillo and Mr. Iocona thoroughly explained the criminal legal system as it related to my case, and how we would need to engage with the court system to ensure the best outcome for my case. They also explained the hearing process, what was going on with court dates, and answered all my on-going questions. Mr. Iocona, in particular, was very helpful in keeping me patient during the months of court dates required to resolve my case. Both Mr. Castillo and Mr. Iocona worked hard to ensure that my reputation would remain intact and that I would not have a criminal record. With much relief, I can share that their efforts resulted in a dismissal. My sense of relief is immense, as is my gratitude for their help. Although I feel violated by the arrest and the subsequent amount of time and expense involved – I have zero doubts that my case would have turned out much worse without the support of the SoCal Law Network and I am eternally grateful to Mr. Castillo and Mr. Iocona. If you find yourself charged with a criminal offense, and in unfamiliar and uncertain territory, I highly recommend the SoCal Law Network and attorney’s Alan Castillo and Peter Iocona.

Alan provided great counsel and did an excellent job resolving my case. I was facing very stiff consequences. He knew exactly what to do and how to approach the situation in order to get me the best possible outcome. He told me what the best possible scenario was and then he did even better than that...! He was very responsive through out and genuinely showed concern and care for my situation. He even came and visited me to discuss the case and check on me while I was in custody which I really appreciated. I highly recommend him and his team.

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.

I found Alan during a very difficult time in my life after a DUI arrest. It was a legitimate turning point in my life as I was ready for a change. I knew my family was depending on me to get my life straight but I was facing a significant amount of legal trouble. Alan was amazing through the entire p...rocess. His knowledge and experience was evident immediately and he helped my wife and me navigate the extensive legal process. I had a great deal of anxiety because of the situation I had placed myself in. Looking back, I know that Alan was the best person to help me through this journey from a legal perspective. He handled everything like a true professional and I am glad he was in my corner. I think he truly cared about me as a client and a person. I have 25 months sober now and as I look back on the entire experience I am thankful Alan handled my case. I highly recommend him to anyone facing a similar situation.