Katrina Mae Castillo Espina, ADR Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 13 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Family Law, and Government
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing adr in Los Angeles since 2013.
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Katrina Mae Castillo Espina is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Family Law, and Government. Katrina has over 13 years of legal experience.
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- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 13 years
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- ADR · Family Law · Government
- Handles ADR, Family Law, and Government matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 13 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Katrina Mae Castillo Espina: Katrina Mae Castillo Espina is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Family Law, and Government. Katrina has over 13 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Katrina takes on
Katrina concentrates on adr, family law, government, immigration, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Katrina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Family Law
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Government
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Immigration
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Tax
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ADR cases in Los Angeles, California
Katrina takes adr matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katrina agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Los Angeles, California
Katrina takes family law matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katrina agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Los Angeles, California
Katrina takes government matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katrina agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Los Angeles, California
Katrina takes immigration matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katrina agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Los Angeles, California
Katrina takes tax matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Katrina agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Katrina Mae Castillo Espina — adr lawyer in Los Angeles
Katrina Mae Castillo Espina is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on ADR, Family Law, and Government. Katrina has over 13 years of legal experience.
Katrina Mae Castillo Espina is a lawyer practicing immigration, public finance & tax exempt finance, mediation and 2 other areas of law. Katrina received a degree from Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 13 years. Katrina practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Katrina's approach to adr cases
Katrina Mae Castillo Espina is a lawyer practicing immigration, public finance & tax exempt finance, mediation and 2 other areas of law. Katrina received a degree from Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA, and has been licensed for 13 years. Katrina practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Katrina works with
Katrina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, family law, and government matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA Univ of California Irvine, Irvine, CA
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Jurisdictions
Katrina's state bar admissions
California
2013 · ACTIVE
Katrina studied at — in Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA Univ of California Irvine, Irvine, CA.
Law school and academic background
Katrina completed — in Southwestern Univ SOL, Los Angeles, CA Univ of California Irvine, Irvine, CA. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Katrina runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Katrina Mae Castillo Espina's office in Los Angeles
Katrina's primary office is at 1145 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90017-1900. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Katrina Mae Castillo Espina — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Katrina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Katrina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katrina's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Katrina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Katrina
Katrina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Katrina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Katrina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Katrina Mae Castillo Espina
How much does it cost to hire Katrina for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Katrina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Katrina offer a free consultation?
Katrina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Katrina's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Katrina's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in California typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Katrina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Katrina take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Katrina is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Katrina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Katrina?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Katrina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Katrina accepting new adr clients right now?
Katrina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Katrina handles adr matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.
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- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
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- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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