About Virginia
Virginia Fuentes is an attorney based in Santa Barbara, California, with a diverse professional background in law, education, and business consulting. She was admitted to the State Bar of California on June 5, 2014, and currently practices at Virginia Fuentes Law, APC. Her license status is active, and she is authorized to practice before all California state courts and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Fuentes earned her Juris Doctor degree from The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law in 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, obtained in 2006, and a Human Resources Management Certification from the same institution in 2008. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her legal practice, particularly in employment and business law.
Her practice areas include employment law, business law, and estate planning. Fuentes advises and represents clients on various employment-related matters, provides legal counsel on business operations and compliance, and assists clients with estate planning documents such as wills and trusts. She is involved in multiple stages of legal proceedings, including negotiations, litigation, and trials.
Throughout her career, Fuentes has held various positions, including serving as the principal attorney at Virginia Fuentes Law, APC since 2020. She has also worked as an academic advisor and adjunct professor at The Santa Barbara & Ventura Colleges of Law and UCSB Extension since 2018. Her previous experience includes roles as an associate attorney, small business consultant, and academic services coordinator, reflecting her commitment to both legal practice and education.
Fuentes has been a member of the California State Bar since her admission in 2014. Her professional journey illustrates a dedication to her clients and the legal community, as well as a commitment to fostering educational opportunities in the legal field.
