John R. Castellano

John R. Castellano

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Ventura, CA
Practice Areas: Family

P. O. Box 7496, Ventura, CA

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29 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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Location

Law Offices of John R. Castellano

P. O. Box 7496, Ventura, CA, 93006

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John R. Castellano's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

John R. Castellano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frances Gutierrez

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Castellano is particularly skilled at seeing the big picture and organizing his cases accordingly. He is thoughtful, introspective, and knowledgeable in the law. He functions with integrity in every case."

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Deborah Jurgensen

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Castellano whole heartedly, His ability to pursue complicated cases while keeping his clients informed and involved is exceptional. He is singularly driven to achieve articulated goals and his calm demeanor is greatly appreciated."

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Steven Kampf

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with John on a number of cases as opposing counsel. He is always professional, courteous, and treats everyone with the utmost respect. John vigorously advocates for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Stitch

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John knows the law and represents his clients while trying to a solution to the issues at the same time. I would not hesitate to hire John if the need arose."

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Justin Gordon

Unknown lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Melone

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Ross

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"John is a knowledgeable and experienced family law attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Maxwell

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Other

"Professional and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Marsha Niedens

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John Castellano is an attorney that gives lawyers a good name. I have worked with him as an opposing counsel and have known him for years through the Ventura County Family Law Bar Association. As a seasoned professional, he is knowledgeable and thoughtful in his approach in advocating for his clients. He is tenacious in his efforts to obtain optimal results for his clients, while, at the same time, being polite and courteous."

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Christopher Martens

Alimony lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Castellano. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Monty Gill

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have handled cases with John as my opposing counsel. John is a true gentleman who is polite, respectful and embodies all the positive qualities of a seasoned professional. At the same time, he is an excellent and tough fighter for his client's interests."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Laurie Peters

Family lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Quin

Family lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Elrod

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is an attentive, intuitive and patient listener who has many years of experience dealing with very complex family law issues. He is a thorough investigator and is able to provide simple explanations of seemingly impossible issues. He is very familiar with the law and also has excellent people skills which allow him to encourage resolution."

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Geri-Anne Hatch

Family lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Castellano is an excellent lawyer."

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Angela Curtis

Family lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John is thorough, experienced & reasonable. He will zealously advocate for you & make sure that your rights are protected during what could be one of the most traumatic times in your life! You don't have to worry that you're emotional and not able to think clearly because John will be able to think FOR you & explain things to you so that you're protected. I respect him as opposing counsel."

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Carla Hartley

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Castellano is well known for his meticulous attention to detail and encyclopedic knowledge of the law. Those qualities, combined with his high ethical standards and his ability to find solutions to complicated problems, make him an extremely able family law attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

American Jurisprudence Book Award for Family Law, Southwestern University School of Law

1993

Cum Laude, UCLA

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Hartley, Maxwell & Castellano

2012 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Carla L. Hartley

2010 - 2011

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Guy C. Parvex, Jr.

2007 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Ross & Parvex, LLP

1999 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Richard Ross Associates

1996 - 1998

Associate Attorney, Prudhomme & McCarthy, LLP

Associations

1997 - Present

Ventura County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Ventura County Family Law Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Southwestern Univ SOL

law

N/A

Univ of California at Los Angeles

undergraduate

Languages

English

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