After the unexpected death of my brother settling both his estate and that of our brother who had died several years earlier, fell into my lap. The silver lining of this dark cloud was having Castro Law already engaged with my older brother's estate. I was overwhelmed by all of this, in particular because I live on the East Coast and neither of my brothers had a will or had done any other estate planning. From my first phone call, Loren and Thomas were kind and understanding. They mapped out for me what the process of settling these estates would entail, and then they and their team assisted me at every step of the way. I deeply appreciate the clear, prompt, and thorough communication from every member of the team throughout the process. They thoroughly explained what and how to do at each step required of me, and they were efficient with all the court filings and other tasks in their parts of the process. In addition, every member of the staff was very generous and helpful in connecting me with outside resources when I needed them. read more

Compassionate, Professional, and Truly Exceptional You always hear those horror stories about family trusts and how ugly they can get. I never imagined I'd have one of those stories--but after my father passed, I learned just how quickly family drama can turn into heartache, stress, and endless battles. I was referred to Attorney Loren Castro by another attorney who said she didn't handle these types of cases. From the very first call, Loren was kind, patient, and--most importantly--he truly listened. Even when tensions ran high, his calm and balanced approach made everything easier to manage. Although the process was long and emotionally draining, Loren's steady guidance and professionalism made an incredibly difficult experience more bearable. He became the bridge between me and my family, helping me navigate this challenging time with dignity, empathy, fairness, and confidence. Loren will stand by you, fight for you, and ensure your voice is heard--you will not be disappointed. And it wasn't just Loren--his entire team deserves recognition. Thomas Castro and Jason Scott, you were compassionate, respectful, and encouraging through it all. You are an amazing team, and I'm so grateful for your support. From the bottom of my heart--thank you all for helping me through one of the hardest times in my life. Respectfully, Vicky De La Trinidad read more

After going through a long and difficult probate process involving my mother's estate, I am incredibly grateful that I had the Castro team on my side. Probate can feel overwhelming, especially while dealing with the emotional side of losing a parent, but they made the entire process so much more manageable. From the beginning, Thomas, Loren, Connor, and the entire office treated me with kindness, patience, and genuine compassion. Every question I had was answered thoroughly, and I never once felt like I was bothering them. What really stood out to me was how knowledgeable everyone in the office was -- no matter who answered the phone, they were able to help and provide clear guidance. I even had a long conversation with Connor before he took his bar exam and was genuinely impressed with how much he knew and how willing he was to take the time to answer my questions. That level of dedication really speaks to the quality of the entire team. This was not an easy chapter for my family, but the Castro team provided reassurance, comfort, and professionalism every step of the way. They truly became the easiest part of a very difficult process. I truly felt like I had a team of people in my corner during one of the most difficult times in my life. If you're going through probate after losing a loved one, having the right legal team truly makes all the difference. I'm incredibly thankful for their help and would highly recommend them. read more

My wife and I needed a law firm to help us set up a family trust. Our financial adviser recommended Castro Law Group, and we are very happy he did. We met with Kathleen Castro and she talked us through what we needed to do, then guided us through the process of setting up wills and a trust. We worked with Kathleen for a few weeks, and she answered all of our questions and helped us it was a very professional process, and Kathleen was VERY easy to work with. We're very happy with the end product and know that the trust will be very useful as we move ahead. read more

Kathleen has been my trust attorney since 2022 and I've had a great experiences working with her. She's extremely knowledgeable, thorough, a great communicator, and very easy to work with. She took the time to explain every step of the process in a clear and understandable manner. I never felt rushed and she made sure all of my concerns were adressed. Kathleen;s attention to detail and professionalism gave me complete confidence that everything was handled properly. If are interested in setting up a Family Trust and/or related estate planning; look no further than Castro Law. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to set up a trust or plan for their family's future. read more

Loren Castro is the real deal. When I came to Loren, I was nearly a decade into a legal nightmare involving the theft and erasure of my family's legacy--one of the first Black-developed properties in Pasadena. I was facing not just internal betrayal, but a web of collusion involving lawyers, banks, big money players, and even law enforcement. I had been harassed, humiliated, shut out, and left to fight alone. Loren didn't just take the case--he took the time to understand the truth. He saw the injustice clearly and moved with quiet confidence and conviction. Thanks to him, I secured a crucial legal victory: being named the rightful successor trustee in my mother's trust. That decision was more than paperwork--it was a turning point. A restoration of voice and position in a battle that's still unfolding. And Loren hasn't stepped away. He continues to support me as I push forward in one of the most complex and painful fights of my life. His team? The most responsive, respectful, and competent group I've ever worked with--inside or outside the legal world. They treat you like a human being, not a file number. If you're caught in something heavy--something that feels too complicated or too powerful to take on alone--Loren Castro is the one you want beside you. He's principled, precise, and fearless when it matters most. -- Sekou T. Henderson read more

We have Yelp to thank for finding Castro Law. Our experience from start to finish was exceptional. I initially called to get information about a Trust Restatement and was fortunate to speak with Jason. After that first phone call, I knew we would be using this firm. He was kind, informative, and immediately made me feel comfortable. My next interaction was with Michelle, who was wonderful and never too busy to help or answer questions. When it came time to put all our wishes into writing, Kathleen was utterly amazing. She is incredibly patient and has a real gift for listening and guiding you through your thoughts and wishes for your trust. I did not have the opportunity to speak with Loren personally, but my husband did--and according to him, Loren truly knows his stuff. I would not hesitate to refer family and friends to Castro Law should they ever need legal assistance. This is a team of great people who know the law and clearly love what they do. Thank you! read more

Yelp came through again for us, this time when searching for an estate attorney to set up a trust for my sister. Thanks to the reviews here, we decided to give Castro Law a call. This was a good choice-our entire experience from start to finish was amazing! The first step was a free consultation over the phone, which we had with Kathleen. She walked us through the entire process, explaining in simple terms that we could easily understand. She spent so much time with us on this first call. She was patient, understanding, and didn't rush us off the call. We were sold! We found it necessary to drop off the deposit at their office (because we had issues with USPS delivery . . . a story for another day), which was our first face to face meeting with the Castro Law team. They were all so welcoming! Definite good vibes going on in this office. Kathleen handled and addressed our questions and concerns with care and compassion. The trust that she drafted is written in very understandable and thorough terms. Her son, Thomas, under Kathleen's watchful supervision walked us through the signing of the trust (Thomas is in law school and on his way to a bright future). Kathleen repeatedly offered to help us in any way she could (like offering to deliver the draft of the trust to my sister's house). To sum it up: kind, compassionate, thorough, knowledgeable, experienced. I highly recommend Castro Law. read more

I needed help with a probate case in California and I live in another state. Loren explained the process in easy to understand terms and with kindness. He was very patient with all of my questions and responded immediately whenever I had them. He kept me informed all the way through the process, including a very excited call when the process was complete to bring me the good news. I am very grateful to have found Loren Castro and would highly recommend his services. -Patricia F. read more

we were very happy to work with Castro Law for our Estate Planning. They were very thoroughly in explaining all the facets that go into preparing the estate planning documents. Everyone was very professional and cordial. we were very please with outcome. A huge thank you to Kathleen. read more

Loren helped me when I had issues with my co-trustee. Every step of the way, he and his team were professional, informative, and just got things done. I highly recommend Castro Law for anyone who needs a trust attorney. read more

My brother and I met with Kathleen today to review a family estate plan. She was very prepared regarding our documents, with questions to understand our situation. Next steps were given and confidence of how to move forward in this particular season with our family! Kathleen is an answer to prayer! Everyone at the firm we engaged with is very professional and communicative regarding the process! Breathing easier this day! read more

This is a family business that also treats you like family! Loren and Kathleen work diligently to take care of so many details for clients in such a caring, efficient and professional manner. read more

Our family highly recommends this law firm that practices probate cases. From the very beginning, they provided clarity on the process, ensuring that we understood each step along the way. Their guidance made a difficult time much more manageable, and we truly appreciate how they held our hands through it all. While there were certainly sad moments, the process itself was straightforward and reliable, even if it was time-consuming. The probate case was in California and being the executor in Texas, they provided all the perfect contacts for me to deal with the selling of the home and taxes. I only had to fly out to California once to meet them and know they could handle the case. Many thanks to Castro Law! read more

I enjoyed my experience with Castro Law. This was my first time interacting with and hiring an attorney. Loren was very helpful in answering my questions on two occasions when trying to determine the best strategy / approach. Once we decided to move forward with Castro Law, Michelle was very helpful in continuing to answer questions we had and I felt I was in great hands throughout the process. Would definitely recommend them. read more

I came across Castro Law through Yelp Projects when I started a quote. I did not end up working with them but it was still a pleasant experience. I did not work with any attorneys/lawyers but Thomas was great. He helped me out a lot with my questions and pointed me in the right direction. I would definitely contact them again if I needed some assistance and a consultation in the future. read more

I contacted Loren Castro at Castro Law through Yelp. They set up a free consultation to discuss our need to foreclose on a property in Anaheim, CA. He was personable, interested, a fount of information, and a clear communicator. He was a huge help! He ended up telling me I could continue to use our Arkansas attorney as long as I contracted with a California Foreclosure to handle the selling of the property deed of trust. He then made a referral. Loren Castro provided his time and expertise and set me in the right direction - amazingly he DID NOT CHARGE ME ANYTHING! I would use Castro Law in this matter or any other in their area of expertise without hesitation. read more

Super friendly and knowledgeable! Everyone was so helpful and went out of their way to completely what needed to be done and more.

I was referred to Castro Law by another law firm who felt Loren Castro could better handle my unique situation. I am so grateful I was led here! From the moment I reached out for assistance and spoke with Thomas, I felt like I was in good hands. He listened attentively to my concerns, answered all my questions, and explained the process of moving forward with what I needed to accomplish. Loren did a fantastic job for me. He possesses a strong understanding of trust and business law and also has an exceptional ability to communicate legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner. I really appreciated his expertise and compassion towards my circumstances. He took the time to understand my situation and provided personalized guidance every step of the way. I found the staff to be professional, courteous, and compassionate individuals who genuinely care about their clients. I will definitely use Castro Law again in the future if I need any more assistance. read more

Kathleen did a terrific job helping me with my estate planning. She is knowledgable, provided expert advice and guidance, terrific follow up, friendly, fairly priced - I am completely satisfied. I give my highest recommendation. read more

I could not be happier that I chose Castro Law to assist me in my property deed transfer. I have no experience in taking care of legal documents, and Thomas and the team made it so easy for me. They made sure to take care of every step and even corrected past paperwork that was done incorrectly. The peace of mind in knowing it was all done correctly is totally worth it. read more

I had such a wonderful experience working with Castro Law. Kathleen and Loren are not only excellent at what they do but they are trustworthy and honest people. They helped us set up our Corporation and the process was seamless. We highly recommend. read more

Highly recommend Castro Law PC for your estate planning needs! Super friendly, easy to understand, efficient, very reasonably priced. They provided peace of mind in every way. read more

We personally wanted to thank Kathleen for preparing our new living trust. She is very professional, listened to our needs and concerns and answered and explained any questions we had. Patience is certainly a virtue of Kathleen. She is very thorough. She also met and/or exceeded her commitments to us. Additionally, Thomas did a stellar job in our dealings with him. Thank you Castro Law for doing a great job and providing us with a detailed and professional living trust document. B&C read more

I had a consultation with this attorney. He is very professional and knowledgeable. I felt good after speaking with him. Wish I would have been met him couple years ago. read more

My experience with Loren Castro and his firm was in a very difficult time in my life. I live in Florida and my brother lived and passed away in California. This firm handled my brothers estate probate. I was treated with compassion, kindness and empathy . Although I never have meet anyone from the firm in person they always made me feel like family. I am forever grateful and thankful for them handling my case with the utmost professional manner yet always making me feel like family. Thank you Loren, Thomas and staff I am forever thankful. read more

My husband and I had a free consultation with Mr. Castro via our EAP program at work. He was very thorough with his responses and extremely helpful in answering the many questions we had regarding my father in laws estate and our own trust. It is evident that he has many years of experience in estate planning. He was professional and kind. I wouldn't hesitate to call on Mr. Castro if he had further needs. Highly recommend him. read more

Made an appointment on Friday for the following Monday at 3. Called at 3.07 and was told that he was on another call but would call shortly and that the appointment was still confirmed. It is now 5:20 and all I hear is crickets. I would have understood if his assistance rescheduled but to not bother with a follow up courtesy call. First impressions is everything, if you can't keep your consultation appointment, doesn't say much for my trust in you to handle my affairs. read more

My 91 year old Godfather was in need of some guidance. I went to Yelp to help him secure a professional and knowledge lawyer. We have been very pleased with the Castro family. They have taken great care to ensure that my Godfather's needs were met. Thank you for caring and helping him in his time of need. read more

Thomas Castro is so kind, polite, professional and informative. I love working with him. Loran Castro is so brilliant, assertive, and a no nonsense type of guy. He gets right to the point of accomplishing what needs to be done and addresses it promptly and legally. Kathleen is efficient, informative and very precise in her legal work. She did a great job on my Will and Trust. I am so thankful for the knowledge she has shared with me. The Castro's provided a great client experience. I look forward to working with them in the future while facing legal issues. read more

I had an absolutely incredible experience in my dealings with Castro Law! Kathleen Castro worked specifically on all of my legal needs and my outcome far surpassed anything I believed would or could happen. Kathleen was so patient, understanding and thorough and saw my job through to completion. I strongly recommend the legal team from Castro Law and would not hesitate to use them again. Thank you Kathleen for all you did for me and my family! read more

Castro Law is truly as good as it gets. They helped my family navigate a sensitive and difficult time and situation. I can't thank them enough for the their expertise, counsel, and direction, as well as, their graciousness in meeting our families needs with wisdom and humility. I highly recommend them. Their entire staff is extremely competent, they explain everything very well, and they are kind. read more

It was necessary for us to revise our trust, so we had Castro Law make the changes. Working with Kathleen Castro and the entire team at Castro Law was a pleasure. They listened and responded quickly and conscientiously to our needs and I would recommend them to anyone needing legal assistance. Also, it was comforting to know that they share our Christian values. read more

I had a great experience with Castro Law! Specifically, I had Shawn Wachter work on my family's estate planning documents. He and Cynthia (his assistant), did a great job of walking me through the entire estate planning process (because I don't know the first thing about how to plan an estate) and were very kind, friendly, and sociable in terms of having a conversation with me about my estate goals and no question was too difficult. I feel so relieved and assured after they completed my documents that my family's future is safe from probate risks. In fact, they did such an excellent job that we recommended that they look over my mother-in-law's trust as well. Furthermore, their pricing is very economical and reasonable. You can upload your documents and communicate with them via portal, so you don't need to physically visit office frequently. You can do it all remotely. So please give them consideration. They did an excellent job! read more

I just wanted to give a quick "shout-out" to the staff at Castro Law. My family's experiences with Loren, Shawn & each member of the staff has been a pleasure. They have helped us to navigate some of life's biggest challenges. Thank you, we appreciate you. read more