JPS Law Offices

Your Rights. Your Mark. Your Legacy.

Your Brand, Your Assets, Your Future—Completely Covered.

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Free 15-minute consultation
Consultations in English & Spanish
Serving Burbank & LA County
Clear, upfront pricing
How I Can Help

Steady guidance for the moments that
matter

Three focused practice areas, one attorney who stays with you from the first question to the final signature.

  • Contract Review

    Why Contract Review Matters Many people sign contracts without fully understanding the terms, believing the agreement is standard or assuming the other party has their best interests in mind. Unfortunately, contracts are often drafted to protect the party who prepared them. What appears to be a straightforward agreement may contain provisions that: Limit your rights…

    Leases · Agreements · Terms

  • Automobile Accidents

    Common Causes of Automobile Accidents Most car accidents are preventable. They occur because a driver fails to exercise reasonable care behind the wheel. Some of the most common causes of automobile accidents include: Distracted driving Texting while driving Speeding Aggressive driving Running red lights or stop signs Driving under the influence Fatigued driving Failure to…

    Claims · Negotiation · Recovery

  • Estate Planning

    Why Estate Planning Matters Many people assume estate planning is only necessary for retirees, wealthy individuals, or people with large estates. The truth is that every adult can benefit from having an estate plan. Life is unpredictable. An accident, illness, or unexpected event can leave important decisions in the hands of family members who may…

    Wills · Trusts · Directives
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    Trademark Law

    What Is a Trademark? A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or combination of these elements that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services. Trademarks can include: A strong trademark can help customers recognize your business and distinguish it from competitors. However, not every name or logo qualifies for trademark protection, and…

    Registration · Protection · Enforcement
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Why Buy a Ticket with Us?

Catch Flights, Not Delays

  • Every great adventure relies on momentum. Whether you’re taking off for a new horizon or launching your next big project, the last thing you need is to be grounded before you even clear the runway. In travel, unexpected setbacks waste time. 
  • In transactions, trust/estate issues, insurance negotiations, and business deals, unforeseen legal hurdles do far worse—they paralyze your timeline, drain you and your money, and leave your hard work hanging by a thread. 
  • Moving forward to plan for your destination should not feel like waiting forever at the boarding gate to catch your flight. Instead, you need a clear strategy that maps out all the bumps (or turbulence) before you face it, clearing the runway so your deals close smoothly, your rights stay protected, and your hard earned assets land exactly where they belong. 
  • Let’s move your vision forward to takeoff to your destination with no delays.

Why Work With Me

A practice built for real people, not
just paperwork

4

Focused practice areas

2

Languages: English & Spanish

20 mi

Service radius across LA
County

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You work directly with me

In Their Words

Clients who finally felt heard

  • We kept saying we would set up a trust someday. Jocelyn made someday this month. She explained every choice without making us feel behind, and we left with a plan that actually fits our young family.

    A. M. Burbank, CA

  • After my accident the insurance calls wereoverwhelming. Having someone handle all of it in Spanish, and check on how I was recovering, meant everything. I never felt like just another case.

    R. C. Glendale, CA

  • I sent over a contract for my new freelance work and Jocelyn caught two clauses I would have signed without thinking. Clear, fast, and genuinely on my side.

    D. T. Pasadena, CA
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Meet Your Attorney

Jocelyn A. Portales-Soto

Founding Attorney, JPS Law Offices

I started JPS Law Offices because so many people, especially in my own community, were putting off important legal decisions simply because the process felt cold, confusing, or out of reach. I wanted to build something different: a practice where you can ask any question without embarrassment, in English or Spanish, and walk away understanding exactly what we did and why.

I focus on the moments where good legal guidance changes a family’s future, planning an estate, recovering after a car accident, reviewing a contract before you commit, or protecting the brand you’ve worked hard to build. Through my trademark practice, I help business owners navigate trademark searches, registration, and protection so they can move forward with confidence.

Licensed to practice law in the State of California

Member, State Bar of California

Bilingual counsel, English and Spanish

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Resources

Plain-language reading for real
decisions

Short, honest guides written for young professionals and families, not for other lawyers.

  • Estate Planning for Blended Families in California

    For a parent who remarries, deciding who will inherit the family home can be complicated. A father may want his wife to remain there after his death while ensuring that his children from an earlier marriage eventually inherit his interest. Leaving it outright to his wife gives her control over its future, while leaving it…

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  • What Happens If the Other Party Breaches a Contract?

    You hired a photographer for an event, paid a deposit, and learned two days beforehand that the photographer wouldn’t show up. Or perhaps your business completed a project exactly as promised, but the client stopped answering emails when the invoice came due. In California, both situations can involve a breach of contract, but a breach…

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  • What Happens If a Family Member Dies Without a Will in California?

    Losing a family member is difficult enough. When someone dies without a valid Last Will and Testament, questions about the home, bank accounts, debts, and who can handle everything add another layer of stress. California law provides a process for determining who inherits, who manages the estate, and whether probate is required. Who Inherits When…

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Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

An estate plan is less about age and more about the people and things you care for. If you have a home, savings, a business, young children, or anyone who depends on you, a plan decides who steps in and how, instead of leaving that decision to a California court.

Yes. Consultations and document review are available in both English and Spanish, so you can ask every question in the language you are most comfortable with.

Make sure everyone is safe and seek medical care, then document the scene and exchange information. Before you speak with an insurance adjuster about a settlement, let me review your situation so your recovery is not undervalued.

Trademarks can protect names, logos, slogans, phrases, and other identifiers that distinguish your goods or services from those of others. Whether something qualifies for trademark protection depends on how it is used and the specific circumstances

Yes. Whether it is a lease, a freelance agreement, a vendor contract, terms for a side business, employment agreements or influencer contracts, I read the full document, flag the clauses that carry risk, and explain your obligations in plain language

Yes, we provide comprehensive Probate and Trust Administration services to help guide executors and trustees through the legal process of settling a loved one’s estate, whether that requires court-supervised asset distribution or private trust management. Our team handles everything from filing court petitions and notifying heirs to settling debts, communicating with all parties, and ensuring assets are legally transferred to beneficiaries with minimal stress.

Our fee structure depends entirely on the type of legal matter we are handling for you. Depending on the complexity of the case, the fees vary on a case-by-case basis. We believe in transparency and will discuss all costs upfront during our consultation and follow-up discussion before you hire us.


Estate Planning & Trust Administration: We charge a clear flat fee for these services. Because every family’s dynamics and asset structures are unique, the total flat fee varies based on the complexity of your specific case.


Personal Injury & Automobile Accidents: These cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. This means there are absolutely no out-of-pocket costs to you; we are only paid a percentage of the financial recovery upon the successful conclusion of your case.


Contract Reviews & Disputes: Whether your contract matter involves active litigation or can be resolved out of court, we charge a predictable flat-fee rate tailored to the scope of the dispute.


Probate Administration: For full-service probate administration (including cases that require litigation), California law dictates how we are paid. You do not pay us up front; instead, statutory probate attorney fees are paid directly out of the estate assets at the very end of the administration process.

A will directs who receives your assets but typically still passes through probate. A living trust can help your family avoid probate, keep your affairs private, and manage your assets if you ever become unable to. I help you decide which one fits your situation.


I work with clients in Burbank, North Hollywood, Glendale, Pasadena, and throughout Los Angeles County within roughly 20 miles of the office.


It is a short, free conversation to see whether the firm is a good fit for you. We talk through what is on your mind and outline a clear next step, with no pressure and no obligation.


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Office

3400 Riverside Drive, Suite 250, Burbank, CA 91505

Phone

323-744-0004

Email

jportales@jps-law-offices.com

Serving

Burbank, North Hollywood, Glendale, Pasadena & LA County

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Conveniently located in the heart of the Burbank Media District, right across the street from Warner Bros. Studios. Easy to find and easy to reach when you need us.

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