Patti Tangorra is a California attorney whose practice focuses on two distinct areas of law: estate planning for individuals and families and wrongful convictions / post-conviction advocacy.

While these areas may seem very different, they share a common foundation: both require careful legal analysis, a disciplined process, and a deep respect for the long-term impact legal decisions have on people’s lives.

This firm was built on the belief that legal services should be delivered with integrity, clarity, and a steady commitment to each client’s goals.

The philosophy that guides every matter is straightforward:

Clarity over optimism
Clients deserve an honest assessment of what the law actually provides — not what we might hope it will be.

Scope before action
Before any work begins, expectations are clearly defined: what I will do, how the work will proceed, and what falls outside the scope of representation.

Respect for process and people
Every legal matter represents a person, a family, and real-world consequences. Thoughtful advocacy requires both discipline and respect for that reality.