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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Posted by Heather | November 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 Maria | September 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Great lawyers

I have deep appreciation for my family law attorneys Donna Santo and Michael Mehas.  Thank you so much for your help in my highly complex divorce. I have witnessed the great professionalism with which Donna defends me in Court.  And I appreciate the sincerity, loyalty and moral support that Michael p...rovides to his clients.  He’s always ready to answer questions and take my calls.  I recommend them with 5 stars, as they are simply the best lawyers and family law firm in Ventura County. 

Donna Santo

Replied last September 29, 2021

Thank you very much for your kind review. You are a great client to work with and a very loving mother. You work hard to take care of your family, and we sincerely 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 John | August 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Donna's Outstanding Knowledge

Donna and Michael are outstanding, I was referred to their office and as soon as I retained their services the legal nightmare I was in was over and the tone changed from the other party immediately. Donna will not lead you into a false sense in pursuing an unrealistic outcome. Donna achieved a ver...y fair ruling and straightened out lots of dishonesty in my case against the other party which was much needed.

Donna Santo

Replied last August 30, 2021

We are so grateful for all the kinds words, John. What was exciting for us was to work with a man who was so dedicated to his family and children. We wish you tremendous success with family and life!!!

Posted by Larry | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review for Donna Santo

I worked with Donna Santo and Michael Mehas during a divorce process. They both work closely. I worked with Donna through the depths of what were needed and what feels like a vast of amount of details to dot the i’s and cross the t’s so that we are all covered ethically and legally. Donna walked me t...hrough the details, patiently answered my questions, made suggestions for where we had flexibility, negotiated with the opposing counsel expertly and professionally. At the end we completed the process and felt good about it. Thank you Donna and Michael for a job well done.

Donna Santo

Replied last July 12, 2021

Thank you, Larry, very much for your kind words. It was a true pleasure working with a client like you. You were very hands on and were terrific in the way you participated in solving all of the issues in your case. We wish good luck in everything 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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