Professional Experience

Beatriz Pelayo-Garcia concentrates her professional activities in the area of family law and general civil litigation.  While attending law school in the evening, Ms. Pelayo-Garcia was a Judicial Assistant/Court Clerk for the Los Angeles Superior Court for five years.  This practical and intensive real world experience provides a greater understanding of the local court system, which in turn provides better representation for her clients.  With respect to her family law practice, Ms. Pelayo-Garcia believes in providing a comprehensive plan, developed with her clients, to provide for the greater good of the client and her/his family.  This is particularly important in the practice of family law, because although it is a civil matter, these personal decisions and court rulings may have the greatest effect in an individual’s life.

Education

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA (J.D. 2004); Loyola of Los Angeles International & Comparative Law Review, Editor-in-Chief, 2003-2004, Staff 2002-2003; Alpha Sigma Nu Law Honor Society 2004; Hispanic National Bar Association Moot Court Competition Participant 2003;  First Honors, Trusts & Wills, 2002; St. Thomas More Law Honor Society, 2001-2004; Deans List, 2001 - 2004; Faculty Scholarship Recipient, 2001-2004

Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA (B.A. Women’s Studies, 1996)

Bar Admissions
State of California, 2004
U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 2004

Professional Organizations
State Bar of California, Member
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member
Latina Women Lawyers of Los Angeles