Law Office of Alan Castillo - Newport Beach, CA

Elite Criminal Defense and License Advocacy in Newport Beach

When your liberty, criminal record, and professional livelihood are on the line, retaining an accomplished defense attorney is essential. The Law Office of Alan Castillo delivers premier criminal defense representation throughout Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, and the broader Orange County area. Founded by attorney Alan Castillo in 1994, the practice combines more than three decades of focused courtroom litigation with deep local procedural insight. Having represented clients in over 5,000 cases and conducted more than 100 jury trials, Alan Castillo understands the strategies required to dismantle the prosecution case from day one.

Former Deputy Public Defender with Over Thirty Years of Courtroom Experience

Prior to private practice, Alan Castillo served as an Orange County Deputy Public Defender, an intensive trial tenure that provided daily immersion in local courtrooms and trial tactics. This extensive foundation enables him to evaluate prosecutorial evidence with a sharp eye, identifying Fourth Amendment violations, improper police interrogation tactics, and procedural missteps. Recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and the Nations Top One Percent, attorney Castillo has built a stellar track record of case dismissals, charge reductions, and trial acquittals across Southern California.

Dual Protection: Criminal Charges and Professional License Defense

A distinctive hallmark of the Law Office of Alan Castillo is the comprehensive defense of licensed professionals. A criminal arrest or conviction can trigger immediate disciplinary inquiries from state licensing boards, endangering nurses, physicians, real estate brokers, pharmacists, contractors, and educators. Alan Castillo provides seamless, dual-track representation, coordinating criminal court defense strategies with administrative license defense. By safeguarding clients before state administrative law judges and regulatory boards, the firm works to prevent license suspensions, probation sanctions, and formal revocations.

Full-Spectrum Criminal Defense Practice Areas

The firm represents clients facing all levels of state misdemeanor and felony charges, offering dedicated advocacy in practice areas such as:

• DUI and DMV defense: Challenging blood and breath test reliability, roadside checkpoint stops, felony DUI with injury, and administrative DMV license suspensions.
• Domestic violence defense: Protecting accused individuals against false claims, protective orders, domestic battery, and felony spousal abuse allegations.
• Drug crime defense: Defending against narcotics possession, possession for sales, transport, manufacturing, and prescription drug offenses.
• Theft and burglary defense: Navigating grand theft, petty theft, commercial burglary, embezzlement, and receiving stolen property charges.
• Violent crime defense: Advocating aggressively for clients facing assault with a deadly weapon, battery, terrorist threats, and felony offenses.
• Traffic ticket defense: Resolving misdemeanor traffic offenses, reckless driving citations, and hit-and-run allegations.

Immediate 24/7 Support and Fluent Spanish Legal Services

Legal emergencies occur without warning, and the hours immediately following an arrest are critical for case outcomes. The Law Office of Alan Castillo is accessible twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring immediate response when an arrest occurs or police attempt questioning. Attorney Alan Castillo is fully bilingual and fluent in Spanish, offering seamless communication for Spanish-speaking clients and families. If you are looking to find a lawyer or hire an attorney with decades of proven courtroom success, contact the Newport Beach office on Campus Drive to claim your free confidential consultation.