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

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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 Samer | May 20, 2022

Attorney

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jessi for the last 8 years. Jessi is very passionate and dedicated to her clients. She does not leave a stone unturned in seeming justice for her clients. I never hesitate to refer her clients as I know they will always be in good hands.

Posted by Shawn | May 11, 2022

Awesome person and great lawyer

I have known and worked with Jessi Castro for almost 10 years now. She is a trusted and knowledgeable colleague. She is an asset to the legal community.

Posted by Caulin | February 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Lawyer like a Warrior

- [ ] A few years ago my wife got injured at a grocery store. We originally tried to handle it ourselves but after some time decided to get legal help. We had many lawyers interested in our case but they all felt like sharks just wanting the cash and not caring at all about my wife’s health or the st...ress of dealing with a serious medical issue. Jessica was the first attorney I felt from the begging a sense of trust. From the beginning she treated us with respect and consideration. Throughout the legal process we had so much support and good advice. Jessica was able to guide us through a very tough situation and get us the best financial outcome for the situation. Jessica always gave us the straight truth and was on top of it every step of the way. She knew the best direction to take our case but always gave us the courtesy of asking our opinion and lending a listening ear. Jessica is straight up an amazing attorney. No B.S. just honest, hardworking, compassionate, efficient, assertive, creative, and most of all just good at her job! If anyone ever needs any legal help in any way Jessica will always be our first recommendation!

Posted by Rachel | February 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

One of a kind Attorney

In my experience, I was very cautious of attorneys and the reputation they have of not caring about people as individuals but as money for a personal gain. I was scared to get involved because of most firms I spoke to, people were speaking at me and not to me. My husband and I spent so much time look...ing for the right attorney that would see us as people, not just clients. As soon as we met Jessica Castro, we knew she was the right fit for our family. Because it was a serious medical issue with myself, my husband and I were sometimes overwhelmed with doctors, medical bills, appointments, questions, etc. But Jessica was there for us, each step of the way. She made it easy for us to understand in a respectful way and took the time to explain it to us. She explained things clearly and thoughtfully for us. I appreciated how she viewed us as individuals not just dollar signs. Whenever we were unsure or nervous, Jessica took the time to speak to us and prep us on our next steps. I was weary with working with lawyers but after our experience with Jessica, it was one of the best decisions we ever made. We are eternally grateful for our experience with Jessica and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to take your side, look at the situation, and be your person. Thank you Jessica!

Posted by calico | December 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

The Absolute Best in the game!!!

I have worked with a couple different lawyers before, unfortunately I have been in multiple car accidents and I have never felt more comfortable and taken care of than when I was working with Jessica. I even fired my first lawyer who was on my case after hearing about how amazing she was and it was ...the best decision I could've made. She was able to do more for me in one month than my first lawyer did in 6 months. She treats you as if you're a real person and not just a statistic or a check. She was always available to answer any questions I had, extremely communicative and I never felt in the dark about my case. This was a very stressful and traumatic moment in my life and she made everything go as smooth as possible and eased my mind with how kind and knowledgable she was. Jessica went above and beyond any expectations I had, I really can't say enough good things about her. She is just a straight up boss! I highly recommend her, no other lawyer I trust more.

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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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James Bergener

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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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