Joseph Castagno

Earned his Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1980 and his Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in 1983. Began his private law practice in 1983. Among his distinctions are his previous service as a Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, Superior Court Family Mediator and Court-appointed attorney to represent minors in child custody cases. Mr. Castagno's areas of expertise include: Divorce, child custody/visitation, child/spousal support, enforcement of Judgments, Domestic Violence, Paternity, Modification of Judgments (custody, visitation, support) and other related Family Law Matters. He has been active in "Laura's House" (a shelter for battered women and their children), AYSO, Laguna Niguel Little League, Y-Indian Guides, Monarch Beach/Sunrise Rotary International Club, Business Network International, Mission Lutheran Church, and the South Orange County Bar Association where he served as an Officer for three years and served on the Board of Directors. He has been a resident of South Orange County since 1990. CURRICULUM VITAE Education: Loyola Marymount University- B.A. (English), 1980 Loyola Law School (Los Angeles)- Juris Doctorate, 1983 Admissions: All California State Courts- 1983 Federal District Court- Southern District of California- 1983 Federal District Court- Central District of California- 1984 Distinctions: Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem Los Angeles County Superior Court Family Mediator Court Appointed Counsel to Represent Minors Associations: Rotary International California Bar Association South Orange County Bar Association- Secretary, 1995-1996, Treasurer, 1996-1997, Vice President, 1997-1998 Board of Directors, 1999-2000 Professional History: Law Offices of Gary R. Carlin- January, 1984 to October, 1984 Solton, Jacobs & Castagno- November, 1984 to December, 1992 (Managing Partner- 1990-1992) Tredway, Brandmeyer & Lumsdaine- January, 1993 to March, 1994 Specialties: I have been handling all facets of family law since 1983. These include divorce, legal separation, child custody, support, domestic violence and modifications.