Santa Ana lawyers who stand with our community
Local, bilingual attorneys for family law, immigration, and criminal defense — serving Orange County for over a decade.
One trusted firm for the moments that matter most
Whether you are ending a marriage, fighting to keep your family together in this country, or facing criminal charges, you should not have to face it alone, or in a language that is not your own. Fontes Law Group brings three core practice areas under one roof, staffed by attorneys who live and work in the communities we serve.
Family Law
Divorce, custody, and support handled with care and, when needed, litigated firmly in Orange County family court. Led by Partner Catherine J. Navarro.
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Immigration Law
Green cards, citizenship, visas, and deportation defense. Founder Martin C. Fontes has represented thousands of immigrants before USCIS and the immigration courts, and our team carries that work forward every day.
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Criminal Defense
From DUI and theft to serious felonies, our defense team protects your rights, your record, and your freedom at every stage, from arraignment through trial. Led by Of Counsel Natalie Sanchez.
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Fontes Law Group was founded in Santa Ana with a simple idea: that everyone in our community deserves a serious, well-prepared advocate, no matter their language, their income, or their immigration status. Today we serve clients across Orange County and the Inland Empire from two offices, in Santa Ana and Riverside.
Much of Orange County is bilingual, and so are we. Every stage of your case, from the first phone call to the final hearing, can be handled in English or Spanish, so nothing important is lost in translation. That matters most in family and immigration matters, where the details decide the outcome.
We practice in the courts we grew up around, the Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana, the immigration court in Los Angeles, and the criminal courts throughout the region. That local familiarity, with the judges, the prosecutors, and the process, is something we put to work for every client.
And we prepare every case as if it may be contested. Most matters resolve through negotiation, but when the other side will not be reasonable, you want a firm that is ready for the courtroom. Our clients are never caught off guard.
The people who will stand beside you
Our attorneys bring experience across family law, immigration, and criminal defense, and a shared commitment to the families of Orange County.
Hundreds of 5-star reviews
Proudly local to Santa Ana & Orange County
Our office sits minutes from the Orange County Superior Court, and our roots run deeper than any case file. We are your neighbors, and we treat every client like one.
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Working with Fontes Law Group
What types of cases does Fontes Law Group handle in Santa Ana?+
We focus on three core areas: family law (divorce, custody, support, and related matters), immigration law (green cards, visas, citizenship, and deportation defense), and criminal defense (including DUI and theft). If your matter falls in one of these areas, we can help, in English or Spanish.
Do you offer a free consultation?+
Yes. Your initial consultation is free and confidential. We will listen to your situation, explain your options in plain language, and tell you honestly how we can help. There is no obligation.
Are your attorneys bilingual?+
Yes, se habla español. Our team handles every stage of your case in English or Spanish so that nothing important is lost in translation, which is especially important in family and immigration matters.
Which areas do you serve?+
We serve Santa Ana and all of Orange County from our Santa Ana office, and the Inland Empire from our Riverside office. Our attorneys appear in courts throughout Southern California.
How do I get started?+
Call our Santa Ana office at (714) 316-0596, our Riverside office at (951) 556-6980, or request a consultation using the form below. We respond within one business day.
Let’s discuss your case
Confidential and in your language. Tell us a little about your situation and we will reach out within one business day.