Lisa Castillo, a current Dixon Chamber of Commerce member and former Solano Hispanic Chamber of Commerce president, is dedicated to her community because she is part of her community. She even participated in the Halloween Hunt, passing out candy and greeting families. Photo courtesy of Lisa Castillo

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Lisa Castillo, founder of Castillo’s Legal Life Support, has been named the 2025 Community Leader by the Solano County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Castillo, a Dixon native and bilingual legal document assistant, was recognized during the chamber’s second annual gala, “Havana Nights: Latin Flair,” held Nov. 8 in Fairfield. Castillo said that the honor affirmed the work she has focused on since launching her business in 2018.

“It felt like I had been seen,” said Castillo. “There are so many valuable people that sow seeds here in Solano County and Dixon that go unseen. We don’t do this for recognition, but when you’re seen, it feels good to know you’re making a difference.”

Castillo’s Legal Life Support, now at 1170 N. Lincoln St., provides estate planning, family law documents, conservatorship and guardianship assistance, probate, notarizations and business formation services. The business moved to its current shared office space with Diana Ramirez’s Magic Mortgage and Crystal Rico’s Farmers Insurance on May 22.

Castillo said that her work is shaped by her upbringing in Dixon, where her family has lived for six generations.

“…Unity for sure,” said Castillo. “Growing up, everyone knew everyone, so we kind of were a village.”

According to Castillo, her father encouraged her to pursue legal document services after years of watching her help community members with paperwork.

“He would help them however he could and then he’d bring them to me to help with legal documents,” said Castillo. “I saw a gap in the system for people who required affordable, valuable service.”

Castillo considers serving Spanish-speaking families is central to her mission.

“As a bilingual Latina, serving Spanish-speaking families isn’t just part of my work, it’s part of who I am,” said Castillo. “It’s an honor to help people feel seen, heard and protected.”

Beyond her business, Castillo participates in local events, including a Fourth of July Coloring Contest she co-hosts with Ramirez and Rico. This year’s contest drew 42 entries from Dixon children, with nine winners selected. Castillo also took part in the Halloween Hunt in downtown Dixon, passing out candy and greeting families.

Castillo said that her priority moving forward is expanding education on legal planning for Hispanic and immigrant residents. She plans to launch quarterly bilingual seminars in 2026 and to collaborate on women-in-business programming with the chamber.

“A leader not only supports the community but does so in meaningful ways,” Castillo said. “My motive this year has been to show up for others.”

Castillo hopes her work encourages future entrepreneurs.

“Don’t give in to the fears,” said Castillo. “Surround yourself with people who will encourage and invest in you and put yourself in rooms you feel you don’t belong.”

For more information, visit legallifesupport.com or call 707-564-3977.