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Meet Our Staff

Santaella Legal Group, APC

Meet Our Staff

Ethan Choy - Senior Paralegal

undefinedEthan Choy is a legal assistant for Santaella Legal Group, APC. Ethan completed his undergraduate studies at the George Washington University in 2016 with a Bachelors in Business Economics and Public Policy. After which, he taught English in Barcelona, Spain for a year. Ethan has been with Santaella Legal Group, APC for almost two years, serving as one of the many happy faces that are dedicated to listening and aiding the firm’s clients. Ethan plans on pursuing his own career in law in the near future after having the opportunity to work with it firsthand. Click here to read more.

Frances Mariano - Legal Assistant

Frances Mariano obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Saint Mary’s College of California. Her entry in the legal field began as a legal assistant for a Trusts and Estates attorney. Click here to read more.

Our Commitment to Excellence

  • Lead Counsel
  • Tri-Valley Estate Planning Council
  • LOC8NEARME
  • Client Champion Gold
  • Client Champion Silver
  • Lawyers.com Premium
  • Lead Counsel
  • Certified Small Business
  • Justia
  • Top Attorney Elder Law
  • Top Avvo Contributor
  • Top Attorney Estate Planning
  • WealthCounsel Member
  • Member of the Academy of Special Needs Planners
  • ProVisors
  • Elder Counsel Member
  • NAELA
  • American Bar Association

Hear From Our Clients

  • “She is truly passionate about what she does, and her integrity is of the highest caliber.”

    Ezequiel R.

  • “Couldn't have asked for anyone better!”

    Vickie Katsifolis

  • “My objectives have been realized, and you both were a big part of those accomplishments!”

    F.S.

  • “Ivette Santaella is an experienced, energetic, client-focused attorney...”

    Alay Yajnik, MBA - Certified Business Coach and Trainer

  • “The whole process was made very easy...”

    Connie M.

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