Catherine J. Navarro

Catherine J. Navarro is a highly accomplished attorney and partner at Fontes Law Group, PC, where she leads the Family Law and Probate departments. Practicing in Santa Ana and Riverside, Ms. Navarro focuses on providing compassionate, results-driven legal services in family, probate, and immigration law. From 2022 to 2024, she was consistently recognized as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers.

Ms. Navarro earned a dual Bachelor’s degree in Chicana/Chicano Studies and Global & International Studies, with a focus on Latin America, from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2011. She later obtained her Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Whittier Law School in 2016. She earned multiple honors during law school, including Dean’s List recognition, the CALI Award for Immigration Law Practicum, and leadership roles in student legal associations.

Ms. Navarro’s career began at Fontes Law Group, PC in 2011 as a legal assistant, and she advanced through dedication and legal acumen. Admitted to practice in all California State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Catherine J. Navarro has represented clients in complex family court matters, probate guardianship cases, and immigration proceedings before USCIS and the Immigration Court.

Ms. Navarro’s approach is grounded in advocacy and integrity. She takes pride in standing beside individuals and families through challenging legal transitions, including custody battles, guardianship petitions, and immigration relief. Her professional affiliations include the Orange County Bar Association, California Bar Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association of the Inland Empire, where she served as a board member.

With her strong legal foundation and genuine commitment to her clients, Catherine J. Navarro provides exceptional representation across Southern California. Her continued recognition in the legal field reflects her dedication to justice and her unwavering support for those she serves.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Fontes Law Group, PC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Orange County Bar Association
• Board Member, Hispanic Bar Association Inland Empire
• Member, U.S. District Court Central District of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Whittier Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Santa Barbara
  BA in Chicana/Chicano Studies and Global & International Studies

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