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Katherine E. Cervantes

About

Katherine Cervantes is a litigation attorney who focuses her practice on real estate, business, and employment disputes. She is known for her clear communication, creative problem-solving, and strong courtroom presence. Ms. Cervantes builds lasting relationships with clients by taking the time to understand their goals and tailoring strategies to achieve practical, effective results, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial.


In her career thus far, Ms. Cervantes has served as first chair in both jury and bench trials, including securing a six-figure punitive damages award in a property dispute. She played a key role in a two-week arbitration that resulted in a $1.5 million award with additional punitive damages. Her litigation experience includes managing an active docket of cases, conducting and defending depositions, and handling all aspects of motion work, discovery, and trial preparation.

Education & Credentials

Ms. Cervantes earned her Juris Doctor from Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Public Affairs from UCLA, where she was named on the Dean’s List and held several leadership and community roles.


Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Cervantes was a Graduate Fellow with JusticeCorps at the Los Angeles Superior Court, where she led bilingual workshops and assisted self-represented litigants. She continues to bring that same client-focused, accessible approach to her legal practice today.


Ms. Cervantes is bilingual in Spanish and an active member of the San Diego and Fresno Bar Associations and the La Raza Lawyers Association.


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