Hugo Ernesto Castillo

Hugo Ernesto Castillo

also known as Ernie Castillo

4.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1939 Harrison Street, Suite 710, Oakland, CA

About Hugo

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Homicides, Gang Cases, Assault, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Drugs, DUI, Three Strikes, Firearms/Weapons

24 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Castillo Law Office

1939 Harrison Street, Suite 710, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Hugo Ernesto Castillo's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Aggressive & Confident Lawyer!

Mr Castillo represented me on a criminal case in which I was falsely accused in 2012. He took over the case from a previous lawyer who was less aggressive and not actively pursing my defense. Mr Castillo is a confident, aggressive and very persistent lawyer. He kept my family and I up to date on th...e case and also returned our calls on time. Mr Castillo persuaded me not to take any deal and wanted take the case to trial because he was confident that he would win. With the Lord's guidance and Ernie's aggressiveness my case was dismissed. I would highly recommend Mr Castillo to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyering by Mr. Castillo

Mr. Castillo just finished a year plus, defense of myself, (case 219094, city of fremont Ca) in which he protected my rites the entire way up to and through, my NOT GUILTY verdict arrived at in a record fashion, 30 minute deliberation by the jury, whilst impeaching witness after witness, as well as u...sing the arresting police offer to help in that impeachment of said witness'. He did such an excellent job that I did not even have testify, nor did we offer a defense. His closing arguements were spot on and thourogh. His battle plan and decision making prowess was second to none. His tanacity in approach as well as overall preformance left no doubt and I, not much of a computer guy, but having used this web page to preruse lawyer ratings, was impressed enough to return to offer this rating of him for your information, and to update the overall rating a new, with this evidence to add to what you have already. I would rehire Ernie in a heartbeat but of course hope I will never have the need again. : ) Please give him your full attention and send this rating of 5.9 you currently have, to a rating of at the very least a 7+. sincere thanks.....Michael Kilmer age 59, a free man with a good reputation still in tact thanks to Mr. Castillo.

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David Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer's work. His work on behalf of clients, passion and experience in criminal defense are evident. He is dedicated, smart, and committed to the defense of his clients."

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Robert Beles

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ernie is one of the best trial attorneys in Alameda County and Northern California. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jared Winter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ernie and I had a complex white-collar case together. I was impressed with his natural ease and skill in cross-examination. I endorse this lawyer."

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Johnny Lai

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Elliot Silver

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Reagan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Castillo is one of the hardest working and most effective defense attorneys I have ever known. He has an excellent reputation for handling serious cases in both state and federal court, as well as having no fear at trial. I endorse Mr. Castillo without any hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, The Castillo Law Office

2001 - 2001

Extern, US district court northern district of california

2000 - 2001

Legal Intern, San Francisco Public Defender

Associations

2010 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2010 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2013 - 2014

East Bay La Raza Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. D.R.

Case Dismissed

People v. Ose.

Mistrial

People v. R.R.

Probation.

People v. Castro

Not guilty verdict on all sex counts.

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Education

2002

Golden Gate University School of Law

1996

San Francisco State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

College Awareness

Criminal Law

2006

College Awareness

Criminal Law

1998

SFPD

Criminal Law

Publications

2007

147 Cal.App.4th 1470 People v. Zaidi

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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