KASEY A. CASTILLO, ESQ.

Principal Attorney

From career criminal prosecutor to managing partner of a premier employee defense law firm in Southern California, Kasey A. Castillo has been the go-to attorney for those seeking justice and compassion. Now, in her 20th year, Kasey has decided it is time for an individualized focus for her clients, thus the formation of KC Law Group. Kasey’s dedication to her clients makes her a popular choice for referrals and repeat clients who are seeking quality representation from an attentive and knowledgeable attorney. Kasey is admitted to the California State Bar, as well as the Central, Eastern, Northern, and Southern Districts of California.

Administrative/Employment Defense

Kasey is a PORAC Legal Defense Fund (LDF) panel attorney and a California Correctional Supervisors’ Organization (CCSO) panel attorney. As such, she handles all manners of administrative disciplinary cases, from interrogation through appeal, and law enforcement CCW denial appeals. Kasey’s meticulous approach to her cases has resulted in the overturning or mitigation of numerous suspensions, demotions, and terminations at arbitration or State Personnel Board hearings. She handles the case from initial investigation through writ of mandate. Kasey also handles license decertification and revocation matters from investigation through hearing for first- responders, teachers, and medical professionals. Kasey offered workplace investigation services, as well as employer services, ensuring your business is safeguarded from issues and in compliance.

Criminal Defense from DUI to Murder

Kasey’s primary focus is the criminal defense of peace officers, including those facing state and federal prosecution and criminal and civil grand juries. Kasey often responds to police officer-involved shootings, major uses of force, and in-custody deaths. She also takes other select felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including DUI and criminal conviction expungements. Kasey’s former career as a prosecutor yielded life sentences, and now she uses that knowledge for defense. Kasey personally handles each case from investigation to arraignment, negotiations through preliminary hearing, jury trial, and sentencing, if necessary.

CCW Defense and Training

Kasey is also proud to protect the rights of those who concealed carry as a panel attorney for the United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA). Kasey often gives legal updates and provides training seminars to CCW classes. She is a sought-after legal representative for those who concealed carry.

General Counsel

Kasey also represents numerous police associations as their general counsel including in the areas of grievance arbitrations, policy negotiations, meet and confer issues, Fitness for Duty assessments, and Brady appeals. She is proud to represent multiple businesses in the area of general counsel, offering advice and counsel related to operations, compliance, and workplace investigations.

Non-Profit Formation/Compliance

An important practice area of KC LAW GROUP is non-profit formation and compliance. Kasey and her team routinely form and file non-profit entities and continue their representation for compliance issues. From police officer foundations to philanthropic and sports organizations…if you have questions or need assistance, we can help.

OTHER AREAS OF PRACTICE

In addition to above areas of practice, Kasey and her team handles select domestic violence and civil harassment restraining order hearings, unemployment (EDD) hearings, and DMV suspension hearings.

TRAINING

One of Kasey’s passions is teaching, and she frequently provides training to police associations and law enforcement agencies on legal updates, the Peace Officers’ Bill of Rights, Brady and Pitchess. In 2011, she was bestowed the honor of Academic Faculty of the Year for the College of Criminal Justice and Security for Southern California as an instructor at the University of Phoenix. She has taught bachelor’s degree courses in criminal law, criminal procedure, criminal courts, ethics, juvenile justice, and interpersonal communications in law enforcement. Kasey often provides legal training and updates to CCW holders, as well as to security firms.

EDUCATION

Kasey graduated Cum Laude from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree with distinction in criminal justice and a minor in journalism. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Chapman University School of Law, where she received the CALI Award for top honors in Evidence and Legal Research and Writing. She challenged herself and made it through school in two and a half years and passed the Bar before she graduated with her class.

IN HER FREE TIME

Kasey is especially proud to be a founding and current board member of the Inland Empire Blue Belles, a Sisterhood of Support for law enforcement agencies in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. She is also a founder and current board member of the Canyon Lake Enrichment Activities & Recreation (C.L.E.A.R.) Foundation, which brings outdoor activities highlighting teamwork and good judgment to Canyon Lake, California youth. She is also a board member (Governance) for the Canyon Lake Fine Arts Guild.

Kasey has been a member of the City of Canyon Lake, California city council since 2018, where she has served as council member, mayor, and mayor pro tem. She is currently a city council member, and a member of the Public Safety Committee and the articulation committee for the local school district. She enjoys spending time with her family, often cheering on her football and baseball-playing sons.