Dennis M. Sandoval, CEPLS*, CTLS**, CELA***

Estate Planning, Trust & Probate

Over the last 30 years, Dennis M. Sandoval built a preeminent law practice in the Inland Empire focusing on estate planning, special needs trusts, elder law, probates, conservatorships, trust administration, will and trust litigation and tax controversy. His firm now operates as Sandoval Legacy Group, a division of Holstrom, Block & Parke, A Professional Law Corporation, after a January 2020 merger.

He is the only attorney in California certified in the three areas of estate planning, elder law, and taxation. He received his Certified Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Specialist (CEPLS) designation from the California Bar Board of Legal Specialization in 1998 and his Certified Taxation Law Specialist (CTLS) designation in 2000 from the same organization. He is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), a designation he proudly received in 2004 after meeting all the requirements established by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) and the American Bar Association.

In 1992, a car accident left Dennis paralyzed and reliant on a wheelchair for mobility. He adapted to his disability to continue operating a successful law firm, while remaining active in the community and with his family. The experience has granted Dennis a perspective that he shares with many of his clients who come from disabled or senior communities.

Mr. Sandoval has assisted thousands of clients in legal matters related to his practice areas. His devotion to jurisprudence and ethics has earned him the designation of Fellow from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorney. He consistently receives top ratings from clients and legal services directories.

An active presence in the legal community, Dennis regularly speaks at national and local conferences, and has held faculty positions at several universities including Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Stetson University College of Law, University of California Riverside, and University of Redlands. In addition, Mr. Sandoval has served on the Board of Directors and in various officer positions for legal associations and various non-profit organizations primarily working with the elderly and disabled individuals.

Dennis enjoys spending time at his home in Norco with his wife, three daughters, grandson, and a menagerie of pets. He also enjoys maintaining marine aquariums, building model ships, collecting and carving scrimshaw, and photography.

*Certified Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
**Certified Taxation Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
***Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and the American Bar Association.

Associations

Honors and Awards

• 2022 AV Preeminent for Highest Level of Professional Excellence (Martindale)
• 2022 Super Lawyers selection
• 2021 Super Lawyers selection
• 2020 Super Lawyers selection
• 2019 Super Lawyers selection
• 2018 Super Lawyers selection
• 2017 Super Lawyers selection
• 2016 Super Lawyers selection
• 2015 Super Lawyers selection
• 2013 Super Lawyers selection
• 2012 Super Lawyers selection
• 2011 Super Lawyers selection
• 2011 Member of the Year – National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• 2007 Accredited Estate Planner, National Association of Estate Planners and Councils
• 2004 Certified Specialist – Elder Law, State Bar of California
• 2002 Certified Specialist – Taxation Law, State Bar of California
• 2000 Certified Specialist – Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
• 1990 Enrolled Agent, Internal Revenue Service