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Joseph D Castagno

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at San Clemente, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

1181 Puerta Del Sol, Suite 140, San Clemente, CA

About Joseph

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 65%

In nearly 30 years of practice, I have handled more than 1500 matters. These have included simple no asset/no children matters as well as 50 year marriages and estates in excess of $100,000,000.00 in assets.

43 years | 1,500 cases

65%
Child Custody 25%

I have handled hundreds of child custody matters. These include "parent alienation" allegations, hotly contested child custody battles and "move away" cases. I always focus on what is best for the children and instruct my client to do what is best for their children; not necessarily what the client desires. I have been appointed by the Superior Court to represent minors in child custody matters.

43 years | 750 cases

25%
Domestic Violence 10%

I have handled domestic violence matters for both the accused as well as the victim. I have also handled domestic violence matters in the criminal arena. I have done pro bono work for Laura's House.

43 years | 100 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

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Location

Law Offices of Joseph D Castagno

1181 Puerta Del Sol, Suite 140, San Clemente, CA, 92673

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Joseph D Castagno's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2012

Excellent!

Mr. Castagno is an excellent Attorney! He always returned my phone calls in a timely manner and always kept me in the loop. He is a true professional! He is a very bright and sharp guy, and will always treat you like you are his most important client!

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Joseph D Castagno's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brittany Vanveen

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Joseph on a number of matters. His knowledge and experience is unparalleled. There is a reason his name carries such high regard in the family law community."

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Marissa Oxman

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe and I have worked as co-counsel on numerous family law cases. His experience and wisdom is invaluable."

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Walter McKeague

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lawrence Geller

Unknown lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I gladly endorse this lawyer. I have had cases in opposition with Joe and each time I found him to be a formidable opponent, yet courteous, professional and of high integrity. He is a quality attorney and a gentleman."

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John Anderson

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph Castagno is an experienced family law lawyer. The representation of his clients is tempered with good judgment and fairness."

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Donald Bebereia

Family lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Joe Castagno for over 20 years and have opposed him on a few cases during that time. It has always been a pleasure working with Joe as he is always well prepared and well versed in the law. Joe takes a reasonable approach to his cases and vigorously represents his clients. If I had a family law matter, I would not hesitate to hire Joe."

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Shamoon Budhwani

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joseph D. Castagno is an elite family law attorney in Orange County. I had the pleasure of co-chairing two separate family law trials with Mr. Castagno. His 29 years of experience as an attorney was evident from the moment he set foot in the court rooms. He had a thorough understanding of the facts of the case, his grasp of evidentiary objections was clear, his demeanor in the court room was excellent, and he had total control over the proceeding before him. What’s more it was clear the judges respected him. Needles to say we won both trials and even obtained an order from the Court requiring the other party to repay our client's attorney fees. Joe has now become a trusted colleague and our office often turns to him when we need his family law expertise."

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Lawrence Geller

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Donald Bebereia

Family lawyer

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Shamoon Budhwani

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

1982

Amjur Award- Taxation, Amjur

1981

Amjur- Civil Procedure, Amjur

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Joseph D. Castagno

Associations

1994 - Present

South Orange County Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2000

South Orange County Bar Association

Board of Directors

1997 - 1998

South Orange County Bar Association

Vice President

1996 - 1997

South Orange County Bar Association

Treasurer

1995 - 1996

South Orange County Bar Association

Secretary

Education

N/A

Loyola Law School

law

N/A

Loyola Marymount Univ

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2003

Monthly meeting of South Orange County Bar Association

Crossover Pitfalls to Avoid in Domestic Violence Cases

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