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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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Insurance

Posted by Ian Bannon | January 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

I could not do it without her!!!

I first want to thank Jessica Lynn Castro for taking my case on, without her professional expertise I would not be where I am today so thank you so very much for helping me. I was in a horrible accident 2year ago in a rental and the insurance I got/paid for wasn’t going to cover the damages of the re...ntal so the rental company was asking me personally for the amount due, and my personal insurance wasn’t going to cover it. It was not looking good for me. BUT because of Ms. Castro and her knowledge of laws and situations she was able to reverse everything and get me back on track with the companies owning up to their insurance policies and paying for the damages. If you need help or guidance she’s the person to reach out to. Do not hesitate to ask for help from someone that knows the law and Ms. Castro does. Thank you so much again for everything.

Posted by Sara | October 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

The best

Last year my friend and I were involved in a car accident that totaled the rental car we were using. The business we rented the car from was giving us trouble about the insurance we had purchased for such an event, but thankfully Jessica listened to our case and was there to help. She is so incredibl...y professional and kept both of us informed of what was happening every step of the way. During months of waiting to hear back from insurance and the rental company, Jessica would keep us informed about the progress of our case. It’s all thanks to her high level of professionalism and unyielding efforts that everything was settled fairly and within the company’s responsibility to uphold their end of their policy so we did not have to go to court or file for bankruptcy! Thank you Jessica for everything you’ve done for us this past year. Without your help we would still be in that mess with no end in sight, so If you feel like you need professional help and services that you cannot handle on your own I would contact Jessica. Thank you so much for your help!

Posted by Marie | September 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

10 Stars- Very responsive and intelligent!

Jessica was recommended to me by a friend for my auto accident. I talked to several attorneys about my case but ultimately I chose Jessica. She knows her sh*t! She does her due diligence, very responsive, she explained everything in a way I could understand. The insurance company was playing game...s with me. Jessica was able to help me get me a higher settlement than they originally offered me on my case. I highly recommend her.

Posted by Anna | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

Jessica Castro SAVED the DAY!

Jessica Castro is a gift! I was hesitant at first about contacting an attorney because I didn’t know how to proceed with my claim, but I just felt like my claim wasn’t being processed fairly. She immediately put me at ease. She knew what she was talking about and was confident in her ability to as...sist me. She walked me through every step of the way and never left me hanging. She was accessible when I had questions and did not hesitate in her answers. If she was busy on another case when I reached out, she would give me an exact time she would contact me back so I was never left wondering when I’d hear back. She knows what she’s talking about and has the experience to back it up. She knew exactly how to move forward with my claim and knew the procedures of my particular insurance company. She is very professional in her demeanor. She’s also very personable and kind, not to mention hilarious. Hopefully I won’t need to, but if I do, I will definitely be contacting Jessica Castro for any future claims

Posted by Angela | May 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Insurance

You need her to represent you.

Jessica is a true hero. By the time I met her, I had already been told by multiple other attorney's to accept my insurance's offer, and to be happy with it. I kept looking, because something didn't feel right, and I was grateful the law office took on my case when they did. I worked with them to buil...d my case, and sure enough we eventually had to go to mediation. I was a lot nervous. I didn't know what to expect. Enter Jessica Castro, and instantly, I knew I would fine. Her energy is something else. She laid out her plan for mediation, and for a slight second, I thought she was frankly tripping, but I knew she had it, so I let it all ride. In the end, I got astronomically (!) more than the initial offer by MY insurance, the offer those other attorney's advised me to be thankful for. Jessica was/is exceptional only where it counts, because when I started to tear up, she turned into a supportive confidant. There are no exaggerations in any part of this review, I just wrote it how it happened. Thank you Jessica.

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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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