Thank you for taking the time to review my profile. With over 35 years of experience in the legal and insurance sectors, I have dedicated the last 25 years to practicing law, during which I have had the honor of assisting thousands of clients with their legal issues, including accidents, work injury claims, immigration matters, and family law issues. My firm operates out of multiple locations across Southern California, including Indio, Pomona, Riverside, San Diego, and Cathedral City, with a bilingual staff to cater to a diverse clientele.
At our firm, we prioritize our clients and commit to securing favorable outcomes as their legal representatives. We are committed to excellence, maintaining open communication, upholding integrity, and providing aggressive legal representation.
We have successfully managed numerous cases across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, and San Diego counties. You can reach us at 1-800-497-9774.
Our areas of practice include Personal Injury Law, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Work Injuries, Workers’ Compensation Law, Immigration Law, and Family & Divorce & Custody Law.
Since 2002, we have secured over $700 million in settlements and medical & disability benefits for our clients. Our dedication to hard work and client-first approach has fueled our growth across California, with additional offices in Pomona, Riverside, Indio, and San Diego. We are well-versed in handling cases related to personal injury, workers' compensation, immigration, family law, divorce, and custody issues.
Please call me to schedule an appointment to discuss your case. Si hablo español.
- Immigration Law
- Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Green Cards, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Visitor Visas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Workers' Compensation
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Restraining Orders
- Car Accidents
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Free Consultation
We have over 20 years in workers' compensation & auto accident cases. We charge 15% for all workers comp cases and 28-33% for PI & Auto Accident Cases. Initial consult for Immigration & Family law is free but main Consultation is $150.00 which is waived or forgiven if you hire us. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Fees are Negotiable. 15% for Workers Comp cases if we settle. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
WE HAVE RECOVERED OVER $700,000,000 IN BENEFITS AND SETTLEMENTS FOR OUR CLEINTS SINCE 2002.
- California
- Federal Circuit
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Trial Attorney/CEO Principal Attorney
- Castillo & Associates Accident Attorneys
- - Current
- Managing Attorney
- Hinden, Grueskin & Aguirre
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- University of West Los Angeles School of Law
- J.D. (1995) | Law
- University of California - Los Angeles
- B.A. (1989) | Political Science & Government
- Distinguished Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocate
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Since 2018, we have settled many multi-million Personal Injury cases for our clients.
- Distinguished Member, Million Dollar Advocate
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Since 2014, we have settled many million dollar Personal Injury claims.
- 5.0/5.0 Peer Reviewed
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Since 2014
- Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Best Workers Compensation Attorneys in San Diego
- Expertise.com
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Member
- Current
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Member
- Current
- National College for DUI Defense
- Member
- Current
- Southern California Criminal Defense Association
- Member
- - Current
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
- - Current
- Are Injuries Caused by Workplace Violence Covered by Workers’ Comp?
- Castillo & Associates
- Can green card holders immigrate their parents to the US?
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- Can You Work on a Spousal Visa in The US
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- Do I need an immigration lawyer for a green card?
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- What is Negligence, and How is it Related to Accident Cases?
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- Workers Compensation Reforms, Coachella Valley Chapter of California Applicant Attorney Association (CAAA)
- Update on Legislative and Labor Code changes in California Workers Compensation.
- Workers Compensation Reforms, Coachella Valley Chapter of California Applicant Attorney Association (CAAA)
- Legislative changes from SB 899 & 863 on Workers Compensation.
- Q. What is good settlement for a back injury requiring a double level fusion in Ca. Been off work almost 2 years
- A: Based on my 35 years of experience working as a Workers Comp attorney for 25 years and also working as an Insurance Claims Adjuster and Insurance Legal Hearing Rep for 10 years prior to being an attorney, I va tell you that you are getting a “bad settlement” offer! If you call any experienced workers comp attorney, they should be able to look at other issues that are highly important to your claim. Depending on the med reports, you many want to keep your case open before closing it. The only person that is benefited on such a large case like yours is the insurance carrier. Our firm has settled many similar cases far higher than what you are being offered. You may also need to see another ... Read More
- Q. do I have to release all medical records for the past 10 years for a tennis elbow injury? I work in warehouse?
- A: You can limit the information that the insurance carrier obtains and restrict any and all psychological treatment or med care. This also is an opportunity to reflect and review all prior injuries that may have occurred at your job. Unfortunately most insurance companies will look for any reason to Deny your claim. That is why they are looking at your last medical records instead of asking you about your current complaints. I suggest you seek legal counsel and speak to a competent workers compensation attorney to review all your legal options. Unfortunately, many employers will look for ways to terminate you after you’ve reported a work related claim or injury. Protect yourself and speak to ... Read More
- Q. can I Withdraw my signature from the settlement if it hasn’t gone through ?
- A: Look for a competent workers comp attorney right away. Insurance adjusters will always offer you the lowest amount possible. Plus it’s very possible that the judge will not approve it for that reason.