Edward M Castro

Edward M Castro

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  • 3110 Camino Del Rio, S., Ste. 308 San Diego, CA 92108
  • +1-888-998-3045
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Family Law

About:

Edward Castro is a seasoned family law practitioner with an unwavering commitment to the field throughout his career. Initially focusing on domestic violence prevention, he collaborated with SDVLP and later directed FLAP, a courthouse-based family law clinic. At the YWCA Legal Advocacy Program, he served for six years as a senior staff attorney, handling diverse family law matters, emphasizing cases involving domestic violence. In 2010, Mr. Castro joined BLSAPC, where he became a partner in 2014. Specializing in high net-worth cases, he addressed complex issues like business valuation disputes, income analyses of large business owners, and asset protection trusts. He gained expertise in the use of forensic experts in family court proceedings and participated in longer trials and appellate reviews. Mr. Castro holds a Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University. He is a certified Family Law Specialist and has received professional accolades, including Super Lawyers Honoree (2022, 2023) and San Diego County Top Attorney (2015). Active in various legal associations, his memberships include the California State Bar, United States District Court–Southern District of California, San Diego County Bar Association, San Diego Family Law Bar Association, and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.

Jurisdiction:California

Practice Area

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
1993
B.A.
Yale University
1982

Awards

San Diego’s Top Attorneys
San Diego Daily Transcript

San Diego’s Top Attorneys - San Diego Daily Transcript (2015)

2015
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers

Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers (2022)

2022
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers

Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers (2023)

2023
Wiley W. Manuel Award for legal work with victims of domestic violence
State Bar of California

Wiley W. Manuel Award for legal work with victims of domestic violence - State Bar of California (1996)

1996
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers

Super Lawyer - Super Lawyers (2024)

2024
Wiley W. Manuel Award for legal work with victims of domestic violence
State Bar of California

Wiley W. Manuel Award for legal work with victims of domestic violence - State Bar of California (1995)

1995
Wiley W. Manuel Award for legal work with victims of domestic violence
State Bar of California

Wiley W. Manuel Award for legal work with victims of domestic violence - State Bar of California (1997)

1997
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
San Diego County Bar Association

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year - San Diego County Bar Association (1996)

1996
Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell

Peer Review Rated - Martindale-Hubbell (2021)

2021

Associations

Board of Directors
San Diego Domestic Violence Counsel
1998 - Present
Judge Pro Tem
San Diego Superior Court, Family Law Division
2000 - Present
Supervising Attorney, Family Law Access Project, Family Court
San Diego Superior Court
1997 - Present

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