Mr. Santa Anna is a Southern California native.  He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree (International Relations & Spanish) from the University of Southern California (USC) and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in June 1992.  He passed the July 1992 California bar exam and was admitted to practice law the following year.   His legal experience is complimented with an extensive insurance industry training and education as well as a diverse entrepreneurial background.

 

He is an attorney who is responsive to his clients' family and life situations, needs, goals and wishes in all Probate Law practice areas.  He also partners with his client(s) to create their individual estate plans and the administration of those plans.  His legal fees are fair and competitive.  He provides a free initial half hour consultation with potential clients.   A detailed questionnaire is provided to each client to be completed prior to the first meeting for review and discussion at the initial consultation.

 

Although Mr. Santa Anna was raised in Southern California, he has lived abroad in Venezuela, Spain, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.  In his spare time, he enjoys traveling with his family and seeing the world and meetings its people.  He is bilingual [Spanish (spoken and written)] and volunteers his time and services at several pro bono venues and events as well as participates on a number of committees, organizations, and non-profit boards in the greater Los Angeles area. 

 

Member

Los Angeles Bar Association, Trusts and Estate Section

 

Bar Admission

State Bar of California

State of California Court of Appeals

United States District Court for the Central District of California