Hortensia Castillo

Hortensia Castillo is a Washington attorney who serves clients in Skagit, Snohomish, and King Counties. She is a general practice attorney with a strong focus on immigration and family law. Her practice at Jay Carey Law Offices also includes DUI, traffic infractions, criminal law, juvenile law, bankruptcy law, real estate, estate planning, business organization, landlord-tenant matters, and guardian ad litem work. She helps clients address practical legal concerns with preparation, care, and clear guidance.

Ms. Castillo began her university education at Anahuac University Medical School in 1977. From 1978 to 1983, she studied at Anahuac University Law School in Mexico City, where she received her LL.B. Her international education supports her broad legal perspective, cross-cultural communication, and ability to assist clients facing family, immigration, property, business, and court-related matters in Washington with practical understanding and organized advocacy.

Ms. Castillo worked in the legal field in Mexico City from 1979 to 1984 and became a licensed attorney in Mexico in 1985. In Washington, she has worked in the legal field since 1990 and became licensed to practice law in the state in 1998. She is also connected with the Washington State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Tulalip Tribal Court, and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.

Hortensia Castillo has been an associate attorney since 1998 and has continued strengthening her practice through professional education, including Basic Mediation training facilitated by Volunteers of America. She has served as a trustee of the Snohomish County Bar Association and participated in Washington State Bar Association committee work. Fluent in Spanish, Ms. Castillo helps clients communicate clearly, understand legal options, and pursue informed decisions across a wide range of legal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jay Carey Law Offices
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Snohomish County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Anahuac University Law School
  Bachelor of Law (LLB)

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