About Edwin
Edwin Castellanos is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996 and holds bar number 183207. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Castellanos is the managing partner at Castellanos & Associates, APLC, a law firm located in downtown Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing law for over twenty years, serving clients throughout Los Angeles County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Castellanos earned his Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in accounting from New York University's Stern School of Business. After working in New York City's financial district, he attended Boston University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1995. His background in business and accounting provides a unique perspective in handling complex financial aspects of family law cases.
Mr. Castellanos concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, property division, guardianship, domestic violence, and adoption. He represents individuals and families in matters involving complex divorce litigation, child relocation issues, post-judgment modifications, paternity, and guardianship cases. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Castellanos has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles. He has also appeared before the Los Angeles Superior Court as a Daily Settlement Officer. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as a solo practitioner in the area of family law. His extensive experience includes litigating complex family law matters, such as move-away child custody hearings and complex financial asset trials.
Mr. Castellanos is an active member of the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Mexican American Bar Association. He is fluent in Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles County effectively. His firm offers full-service divorce and family law representation in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication without language barriers.
