Carla Castaneda

Carla has been practicing family law for nearly ten years. Carla is a native of California, born and raised in Sonoma County. She graduated from UC Davis in May 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology and a minor in Chicano Studies. After graduation, Carla worked for a non-profit child development agency in Sonoma County. With the desire to pursue a law degree, Carla returned to Davis to attend law school. Carla received her J.D. from UC Davis School of Law in May 2013.

During law school, Carla served as a legal research extern at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse and as a law clerk for the Family Violence Appellate Project. Carla refined her writing skills as an Articles Editor for the UC Davis Law Review and gained experience through the UC Davis Immigration Law Clinic where she represented a victim of domestic violence in her affirmative application for immigration relief.

Carla is a Certified Family Law Specialist and a member of the Family Law Section and American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Carla serves as a Member on the Sacramento County Bar Association Board of Directors. She also serves as a volunteer attorney with Empower Yolo. She is bilingual and has been serving Spanish speaking clients in the community since 2013.

In 2025, Carla was welcomed as partner at Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP. Carla brings expertise and compassion to all her clients.

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