Mission Viejo, CA is located at the base of the Saddleback Mountains in southern Orange County. This city of approximately 98,000 is considered one of the largest master planned communities built as a single project in the U.S., and has been named the safest U.S. city based on 2007 Morgan Quitno crime statistic survey data. Mainly residential, the city contains two parks per square mile and attractions such as Lake Mission Viejo, the Saddleback Civic Light Opera, and nearby art museums.

If you are faced with a legal problem, you may need the assistance of a Mission Viejo Lawyer.  Mission Viejo attorneys routinely handle cases in the areas of business, real estate, personal injury, medical malpractice, wills trusts and estates, and many others.

Mission Viejo attorneys recently litigated a dispute between a local nursing home and a former resident. According to the lawsuit, the Mission Viejo senior center was improperly staffed in order to maximize profits. Staff there allowed an Alzheimer’s patient to reside in a rat-infested room, where one of the rats eventually crawled into his mouth and died before being noticed. The lawsuit is currently ongoing.

The California court system is composed of 58 superior (trial) courts, Courts of Appeal, and a Supreme Court. Mission Viejo lawyers may file your case in the Superior Court of Orange County, the 4^th District Court of Appeal, or the Supreme Court of California. A local Mission Viejo attorney can help you determine the right court for your case.

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More information on the California courts and Mission Viejo attorneys can be found at:

• About California Courts
• Orange County Law Library
• Orange County Bar Association
• Lawyer Referral Services in Orange County, CA