Jessica Lynn Castro

Jessica Lynn Castro

also known as Jessica, Castro

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 11 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

24 Corporate Plaza Drive, 2nd Floor, Newport Beach, CA

About Jessica

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

Major catastrophic personal injury cases related to auto accidents, slip and falls, trip and falls, government negligence, dog bites, and dangerous conditions. Se Habla Espanol.

12 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-45%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 11 years

State: California

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Castro & Company, APC

24 Corporate Plaza Drive, 2nd Floor, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Jessica Lynn Castro's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vincent | April 25, 2023

Jessica is a WINNER, period. Having her on your team is about as easy a decision as you can make.

Having grown up in a family of Ivy League attorneys and law professors I feel like I have at least a fair bit of insight into how great legal minds work. Not only is Jessica an absolutely BRILLIANT legal mind, but equally as important are her people skills, work ethic, and follow through. Often t...imes the best attorneys have egos to match their skill which make them tedious to work with. What makes Jessica so unique is she has none of that hubris, but rather is a true people person who is genuinely motivated to serve her clients and make them feel safe and taken care of. Needless to say this is often under what would otherwise be very stressful circumstances. She has a razor- sharp intellect that immediately sizes up all of the various potential angles of your case and formulates a game plan for every possible contingency. She also is extraordinary at answering all your questions and concerns very promptly which is quite rare in my experience. Jessica Castro is just one of those few people you come across in your life that does EXACTLY what she says she will do and with whom you feel inspired by in every interaction you have with her.

Posted by Ross | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

The most authentic lawyer you will find

First and foremost Jess is such a delight to speak and deal with. She is honest and probably one of the most transparent ppl I’ve ever met in my life. She understands her responsibilities and job as a lawyer however still has compassion and empathy. She is very hands on and genuinely cares for you...r overall well being not just winning the case. For example anytime I was traveling out of state and my injury flared up she would immediately contact my doctor and get him to send meds over to where I was at so I could have pain relief. What other lawyer does that ? When I first contacted Jess I was convinced my injury wouldn’t last and all I needed was temporary treatment…. Boy was I wrong! My injury ended up being serious and so much more complex then I thought but it was okay because Jess made sure that I received as much treatment as I possible could. My case went on for two years and Jess never got frustrated instead she held my hand through the entire process. With car accidents where your injured you want a lawyer that is going to care about ur health as much as they care about winning the case and Jess really does prioritize the best outcome for your overall well being. My case was finalized with a terrific settlement and I know that was due to Jessica being my lawyer. 100 percent recommend. Thank you Jessica for everything you did for me you truly went up and beyond !

Posted by Angel | November 16, 2022 | Personal Injury

Superstar Attorney & Most humble, caring person.

I know Jessica, personally. When I tell you that she is relentless in her dedication to her clients, that’s an understatement. You won’t find an attorney who cares more about her clients and also has the experience to obtain you amazing results. She fights for you and truly has your back. I highly re...commend her not only as an attorney but as a great individual. You will not find a better personal injury experience.

Posted by Stacelyn | November 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Trustworthy

I was in a car accident in 2018, and Jessica helped me through every step! She was so honest and up front about my options and possibilities of pay-out. She was able to get me the absolute most by fighting for what I deserved out of the accident. Jessica was responsive and kind the entire way through.... She let me know my options for going through treatment, or if I chose not to. You’re in such good and caring hands with her!

Posted by Moneka | October 04, 2022 | Personal Injury

Simply Amazing!!

I write this review of Jessica Castro with the upmost respect and gratitude! When I tell you she is a amazing and a ethical attorney that knows the law like the back of her hand it’s all true! Jessica helped me during a very trying time in my life with a personal injury case. If you are looking for a...n attorney that will work night and day for you and is ethical don’t hesitate to use her law firm! I’m so thankful for her! She is a angel on earth!

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Jessica Lynn Castro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Armand Jaafari

Personal injury lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Jessica Castro- she is a skilled and aggressive advocate that is also gifted with remarkable empathy. When you retain Jessica, you immediately feel confident for a favorable outcome. She has managed a team from pre-litigation and through trial, while continuing to avail herself to her clients. I have witnessed her abilities firsthand and can attest that clients and colleagues will find her to be patient, potent, and always positive. Her attributes are instrumental to understanding a client's needs and effectively communicating it to the defense throughout litigation - particularly in presenting a client's personal story in front of a jury of her peers."

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Michael Beliz

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Jessica on a personal injury case. She worked tirelessly on the case and fought hard to get a great result for the client. She has excellent communication skills with both clients and opposing counsel. She has a passion for personal injury law and she loves to get into the work. She has a well verse knowledge in all aspects of a case from beginning to end. I highly recommend Jessica."

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Kevin Crockett

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Castro is one of the most passionate, detail oriented, and caring attorneys I have seen. She will get you the results you deserve."

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Jacob Seropian

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica is a client's dream lawyer - kind, compassionate, hardworking, and talented. She cuts through the nonsense and uses all of her skills to get the best possible result with the most efficiency. She is also an effective manager of her various teams, a testament to her natural leadership qualities. I endorse Jessica in any personal injury matter."

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Ryan Miller

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jessica is an incredibly passionate and creative personal injury attorney. She goes out of her way to make sure her clients are kept in the loop. Jessica has a stellar reputation in the SoCal personal injury community for obtaining max dollar outcomes for her clients. Unlike many of her peers, Jessica regularly invests in staying current with recent court decisions and trends, and her strategy on cases is always on point as a result. And speaking of strategy and how she handles a case, Jessica spends significant time and energy preparing and executing the game plan - more time preparing puts her in a strong negotiating position, and the results she gets for her clients are proof that her approach works. I turn to Jessica for a second opinion on complex cases. I recommend her without reservation."

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Allyson Rudolph

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jessica is an intelligent and hard-working attorney that I would highly recommend to anyone seeking legal representation. She is extremely knowledgeable of the law and is a strong and compassionate advocate for her clients. She is truly a pleasure to know as a person and as an attorney."

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Clark Fielding

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I fully endorse Jessica Castro. Jessica is incredibly detail-oriented; she excels at thoroughly researching the law to win a case. Rest assured that Jessica truly cares about the client and the end result. Jessica is honest and a joy to work with."

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Aria Miran

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse Jessi Castro. She is an effective attorney. Her thoroughness and eye for detail in handling her cases are certainly assets. Of course, Jessi’s rarest asset is her empathy for the plight of her clients and her desire to help them through a difficult time. I would confidently place my own personal injury claim in Jessi’s hands knowing that she would give it her most personal attention."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Founder, Castro & Company, APC

2016 - 2022

Associate Attorney, El Dabe Ritter Trial Lawyers

2014 - 2016

Attorney, Bergener & Associates

Associations

2016 - Present

CAALA

Member

2016 - Present

OCTLA

Member

2016 - Present

OCHBA

Memberr

2016 - Present

LLBA

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Confidential vs. Rideshare Service

$1,000,000.00

Auto v. Rideshare Uninsured Motorist

$925,000.00

Auto v. City

$725,000.00

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Education

2014

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Vanguard University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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