Donna Carol Santo

Donna Carol Santo

also known as SANTO MEHAS A Professional Law Corporation

4.6
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Ventura, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Elder Law

840 County Square Drive, Suite 247, Ventura, CA

About Donna

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 95%

I am a Certified Family Law Specialist, the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. We focus on serving family in all aspects of family law and helping them preserve their family's wealth.

48 years

95%
Elder Law 5%

We deal in all areas of Elder Law.

19 years

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 45 years

State: California

Acquired: 1980

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SANTO MEHAS A Professional Law Corporation

840 County Square Drive, Suite 247, Ventura, CA, 93003

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Donna Carol Santo's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Heather | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Experienced, Caring, and Honest

The SantoMehas team has been exceptional in handling my case. They are very experienced, have given me good advice and representation, and they have worked on my particularly complex case almost as if I were family. They have shown support beyond professionally, but also personally. Even on my consul...tation call, I felt Donna's caring concern. Michael has been a wonderful support during this horrible ordeal, always fighting for me and the well being of my kids. Donna and Michael have stood up for me and made apposing council take a step back from their aggressive and dominating tone in my case. They truly want to help you and try to find the most reasonable outcome for you, while being realistic as well. They have worked with me financially, and are very fair and understanding. I would definitely recommend their firm for anyone who needs family law assistance!

Donna Santo

Replied last November 17, 2021

We are very appreciative of your kind words. You are a pleasure to work with, and we very much wish you and your family the very best in all you do.

Posted by JG | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Knowledgeable and cares about clients

Donna Santo of Santo Mehas is a great family law attorney. I went into the process of divorce and child custody with absolutely no knowledge of what to do. When I consulted with Donna over the phone (due to COVID restrictions), I immediately felt at ease with her. She was caring and very knowledgeabl...e about solutions for my case and helped me to not feel helpless in a tough situation. As we have worked more together, my faith and trust in her as my lawyer has grown more due to her actions and wisdom in how to proceed with my case so that there is a positive outcome for everyone involved. She is truly knowledgeable and thoughtful and very much cares about her client’s futures and the major changes in their lives.

Donna Santo

Replied last October 14, 2021

Thank you so much for your very kind words. You have been a great client to work with who really understands what she needs to do to take care of her family. We wish you and your family the very best in all you do.

Posted by John | August 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Donna Sonto

My experience with Donna Sonto was a dispute in child custody.. this was a very difficult case. Including false allegations, and lies. With the complexity of the case Donna Sonto believed and stuck by me. She has a good insight for the truth. I would recommend the law firm of Donna Sonto.

Donna Santo

Replied last August 30, 2021

Hello, John, thank you so much for your kind words. You were a pleasure to work with, and we wish the very best for you, your family, and all you do!!!

Posted by Tiffany | November 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional, experienced, real!

Deciding to file for divorce was by far one the most difficult decisions I have had to make. Having no idea where to start, who to believe, where to go, Donna was recommended by a friend. Upon calling her office, I was able to make an appointment right away. When I met with her, she listened to me at...tentively, asked questions and she explained the process from beginning to end. She did not sugar coat anything, she clearly explained all the different scenarios that I was facing, specific to my divorce and child custody matters. Donna helped me during the most overwhelming and stressful time in my life. I am grateful for her support and guidance throughout the entire process, I could not have done it on my own.

Donna Santo

Replied last November 06, 2020

Thank you so much for your kind words, Tiffany. It takes a strong and determined client to fight through a legal matter such as yours, and you were all of that and a great pleasure to work with. We wish you great luck in all you do!!!

Posted by Jess | September 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A+ lawyer!

It's been a constant struggle with my son's father, before acquiring Ms. Donna Santo as my attorney, I had no chance to show the courts the stress my ex was causing for me and my son. Ms. Santo and her team have helped me exercise my rights as a mother and legally they have put me in a position to ul...timately give my son the best life possible. Her staff was extremely professional and helpful. I was very satisfied with the services I received and I would highly recommend her. She is a good listener and she gave me great advice. Ms. Santo went above and beyond to make sure I fully understood the process and responded quickly to emails and voicemails. She is the greatest lawyer ever.

Donna Santo

Replied last September 22, 2020

Thank you so much for your kind comments. Your case was a battle and we feel really good about what we were able to accomplish with you. You are a strong woman who did what was necessary to protect your child's best interests. Great luck to you in all you do!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Education

1980

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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