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Jessica Munoz

Jessica Munoz

Santa Ana

Summary

Experienced Attorney with strong experience handling Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Civil Matters. Proficient in handling cases from filing initial complaint/petition through settlement agreement or trial. A zealous advocate for clients. Proven Track record of obtaining favorable outcome with clients using effective negotiation and litigation techniques. Knowledge of discovery process and law and motion.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Attorney

The Soto Law Group APC
05.2021 - Current
  • Represent clients in probate litigation, will contests, trust contests, elder abuse prosecution, guardianships, and conservatorships.
  • Involved in all aspects of the client’s case, including preparation of petitions or complaints, discovery, motions, briefs, and court appearances.
  • Advocate for client’s interests and develop litigation strategies to ensure that client’s objectives are satisfied.
  • Achieved favorable outcomes for clients through skilled negotiation and effective litigation strategies.

Associate Attorney

The Legacy Lawyers PC
05.2020 - 04.2021
  • Represented clients in probate litigation, will contests, trust contests, elder abuse prosecution, guardianships, and conservatorships.
  • Represented clients in civil actions for partition, breach of contract, fraud, cancellation of title and quantum meruit.
  • Involved in all aspects of the client’s case, including preparation of petitions or complaints, discovery, motions, briefs, and court appearances.

Associate Attorney

Estelle & Kennedy APLC
10.2016 - 05.2020
  • Represented clients in Dissolution and Paternity Proceedings from the filing of the Petition to Judgment.
  • Represented clients in Domestic Violence Restraining Order Hearings.
  • Drafted Prenuptial Agreements and Separation Agreements.
  • Drafted Trusts and Estate Planning Documents.
  • Represented clients in Probate proceedings from the filing of the Petition to the distribution of the estate.
  • Represented clients in Conservatorship proceedings.
  • Represented clients in Trust Litigation matters.
  • Represented clients in Real Property transactions.
  • Represented clients in Partition, Quiet Title, Failure to disclosure material defect in conjunction with sale of real property, and Breach of Contract actions.

Solo Practitioner

Law Offices of Jessica Munoz
03.2015 - 10.2016
  • Handled Family Law, Probate, Estate Planning, Civil, Real Estate and Unlawful Detainer matters.

Associate Attorney

Law Office of Rose Marie Gallegos APLC
01.2008 - 02.2015
  • Advised clients on Child Custody and Child Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support, and Division of Property matters.
  • Represented clients at Request for Order Hearings, Evidentiary Hearings, Domestic Violence Restraining Order Hearings.
  • Represented clients in Family law trials.
  • Handled Dissolution and Paternity Matters through the filing of the Petition to Judgment.
  • Handled Probate matters from filing of the Petition to the distribution of the Estate.
  • Reviewed client’s financial assets and drafted Estate Planning documents specifically tailored to their individual needs.
  • Drafted deeds, promissory notes and lien documents.

Legal Research Assistant

Justice David Sills, Court of Appeal 4th District Div. 3
12.2005 - 05.2006
  • Conducted Legal Research as to law on specific legal issues and level of appellate review.
  • Drafted tentative opinions.
  • Heard oral arguments on appellate cases and prepared memoranda regarding legal arguments.

Education

B.S. (Magna Cum Laude) - Criminology Law & Society, Psychology & Social Behavior

University of California
Irvine, CA

J.D. (Cum Laude) -

Western State University College of Law
Fullerton, CA
05-2006

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Legal research
  • Legal writing
  • Case analysis
  • Family law
  • Document review
  • Real estate law
  • Estate planning
  • Litigation strategy
  • Trial experience
  • Civil litigation
  • Discovery

Languages

English
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Associate Attorney

The Soto Law Group APC
05.2021 - Current

Associate Attorney

The Legacy Lawyers PC
05.2020 - 04.2021

Associate Attorney

Estelle & Kennedy APLC
10.2016 - 05.2020

Solo Practitioner

Law Offices of Jessica Munoz
03.2015 - 10.2016

Associate Attorney

Law Office of Rose Marie Gallegos APLC
01.2008 - 02.2015

Legal Research Assistant

Justice David Sills, Court of Appeal 4th District Div. 3
12.2005 - 05.2006

B.S. (Magna Cum Laude) - Criminology Law & Society, Psychology & Social Behavior

University of California

J.D. (Cum Laude) -

Western State University College of Law

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