About The Law Offices of Joseph P. Foley

Proudly serving Mission Viejo and South Orange County with steady, local legal guidance focused on estate planning, probate, and conservatorships.

Built on Decades of Estate Planning and Probate Work

When you are choosing an attorney, you want to know exactly who you are working with and how they approach your situation. Many people come in unsure where to start or concerned about making the wrong decision with something that affects their family long-term. The Law Offices of Joseph P. Foley is led by Joseph P. Foley, a California attorney admitted in 1988 with an active State Bar license and a practice centered on estate planning, probate, and conservatorships. That background shapes a clear, practical approach for clients who want steady guidance, direct communication, and a plan that fits their real circumstances.

Meet The Team


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Joseph P. Foley

Founder | Attorney

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Cindy Foley

Office Administrator

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Kari Martin

Supervising Attorney

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Oscar Mestre

Of Counsel

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Nikki DeLeo

Office Manager

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Kerry Kelley

Paralegal

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Crystal Larson

Administrative Assistant

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Kris Gilmour

Receptionist

If You’re Ready to Learn More About Your Options

The goal is simple: help you understand your choices, avoid unnecessary confusion, and take the next step with confidence.

Credentials and Access You Can Verify

Joseph P. Foley has practiced law in California since 1988 and serves clients through a physical office in Mission Viejo. The firm focuses on estate planning, probate, conservatorships, living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and special needs trusts. For clients who prefer or require remote access, the firm also uses a secure virtual process that supports document review, communication, and planning across California. Spanish-speaking staff, legal plan participation, and secure client portal access help make the process more accessible for families with different needs.

Arizona Document Preparation Credential

Joseph P. Foley also holds Arizona Certified Document Preparer status through the Board of Legal Document Preparers in Arizona. This credential supports Arizona-based document preparation work and is separate from the firm’s California attorney services. For clients with Arizona document needs, the firm can explain what services are available and how that process differs from California legal representation.

Turn Uncertainty Into a Clear, Confident Plan

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Clear Communication

You won't feel left guessing about what's happening; each step is explained in a way that makes decisions easier and more confident.

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Consistent Local Access

Having a Mission Viejo office means you can reach someone directly instead of navigating a distant or impersonal system.

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Focused Legal Work

When your needs center on trusts, probate, or conservatorships, working with a firm dedicated to these areas keeps the process more straightforward and aligned.

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Organized Client Experience

Managing documents and updates can feel overwhelming; secure client portal access helps keep everything in one place.

Rooted in Mission Viejo, Available Beyond the Office

Clients come to The Law Offices of Joseph P. Foley when they want a real office, direct contact, and guidance from a firm that focuses on estate planning, probate, and conservatorships. The Mission Viejo office remains an important part of the client experience, especially for families who prefer in-person conversations. At the same time, the firm’s secure virtual process allows clients throughout California to receive guidance without unnecessary travel. That balance gives clients the reassurance of a traditional local firm with the flexibility many families need today.

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Get Answers and Move Forward With Confidence

If you are ready to learn more about your options, the next step is a straightforward conversation. The Law Offices of Joseph P. Foley helps individuals and families understand what matters, what can wait, and what should be handled now.