About Leonel Fuentes Vargas
Leonel Fuentes Vargas is a California-licensed attorney practicing in La Jolla, California. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2016 (Bar #312562) with 10 years of practice. Currently practices at Fuentes Law, APC.
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Education
- Law School: Thomas Jefferson SOL; San Diego CA
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Fuentes Law, APC
Fuentes Law, APC, 1298 Prospect St, Ste 2D
La Jolla, CA 92037
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