About Monica Cecilia
Monica Cecilia Castillo-Barraza is a licensed attorney in California, admitted to the State Bar in 1990 under. She maintains an active license and is a partner at Sarrail, Castillo & Hall, LLP, a law firm located in Burlingame, California. Her practice primarily serves clients in the San Mateo County area, offering legal services in various fields.
Ms. Castillo-Barraza earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1989. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1985. Her academic background has provided a solid foundation for her legal career.
Her practice areas include estate planning, personal injury, and civil litigation. She represents clients in matters such as guardianship and conservatorship, estate administration, health care directives, trusts, and wills. Additionally, she handles personal injury cases involving animal and dog bites, brain injuries, car accidents, construction accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, truck accidents, and wrongful death. Her work encompasses all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials.
With over 35 years of experience, Ms. Castillo-Barraza has been admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court and various California Courts of Appeal and Superior Courts. She has also appeared in federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Her extensive experience has equipped her to handle complex legal matters effectively.
Ms. Castillo-Barraza is an active member of the San Mateo County Bar Association, where she has served on the Board of Directors. She is also a member of the California State Bar. Fluent in Spanish, she is able to serve a diverse clientele in the San Mateo County area. Her commitment to the legal community and her clients underscores her dedication to providing quality legal services.
