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Posted by Brad | October 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney

Alan Castillo is very professional and does his job well. I had an issue and Alan was able to make it go away completely. I was so grateful and still am today. Alan knows the law and reviews your situation thoroughly and requests the appropriate documentation and reviews the documentation and expl...ains how it will help you. Alan also knows what witnesses are needed, if necessary. Alan is also extremely responsive. This was so important to me to keep me informed during my case. Alan is very efficient and will do an awesome job defending you. I am so glad Alan was recommend to me and would recommend him to anyone no matter your situation.

Posted by Rebekah | October 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Saved my RN License

Alan is my saving grace! I received a dreaded letter from the board of nursing that my license was being investigated. The worst letter anyone who has a license can receive. I was so scared and I knew that my livelihood was literally on the line. I contacted Alan who I found online. When I sent a me...ssage to him, it was late at night, he contacted me that same night. I was shocked that I would get such a prompt response. Alan’s expertise and familiarity with the board of nursing helped immensely to prepare for what was to come. Going through the process of being investigated by the board of nursing took such a huge emotional toll on me and Alan was kind enough to tolerate the emotional roller coaster I was on. He thoroughly prepped me for that dreaded day of sitting in front of an investigator and of course was there with me in my most vulnerable moments. I am beyond thrilled to say, I received a letter from the BON that my case was closed. No limitation’s were placed on my license whatsoever. I am forever indebted to Alan and would absolutely recommend him to anyone who is in need of representation.

Posted by anonymous | June 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

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 | April 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Previous Client

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!

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Experienced Attorney Who Cares and Fights for You

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.

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