Patricia Santamaria
About Patricia Santamaria
Patricia Santamaria is a lawyer based in Irvine, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Patricia Santamaria is recognized in the following practice area:
- Irvine, California
- Family Law
Current Firm: Madison Law APC
Education: Whittier Law School, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Irvine, CA
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