Law Office of Daniela Romero, APLC

The Law Office of Daniela Romero, APLC is a Pasadena-based law firm focused on tax law and bankruptcy, serving clients across the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles area. Daniela Romero has built her practice around helping individuals and businesses navigate serious financial and tax challenges, and her work in property tax matters draws on a deep understanding of California tax law and the procedural landscape at the county and state level. The firm is structured as a professional law corporation, which means clients are working directly with a licensed California attorney throughout the process. Romero's background in both bankruptcy and tax law gives her a practical perspective on the financial stakes involved in property tax disputes. Many of her clients come to her when a property tax problem has grown into something more serious, whether that's an escalating liability, a looming deadline, or a situation tangled up with broader financial restructuring.

The Law Office of Daniela Romero handles property tax matters ranging from routine assessment appeals to more complex disputes involving business entities, commercial properties, and tax liabilities that intersect with bankruptcy proceedings. She works with residential homeowners, landlords, small business owners, and investors throughout Pasadena and Los Angeles County. On the property tax side, her services include base year value disputes, assessment appeals before the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board, Proposition 13 reassessment analysis, and review of change-of-ownership triggers that may have resulted in an improper reassessment. She also advises on exemptions, including homeowner, disabled veteran, and welfare exemptions where applicable. The bankruptcy side of her practice is directly relevant for clients whose property tax debts have accumulated to the point where they need a broader solution. In some cases, Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be used to manage delinquent property taxes while retaining the property. Romero navigates both tracks simultaneously, which distinguishes her from firms that handle only one area.

Romero's office starts with a comprehensive intake to understand both the property tax situation and the client's broader financial picture. For property tax appeals, she evaluates the assessed value against current market data, identifies the strongest legal arguments, and files the appeal with the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board before the November 30 deadline. For clients with delinquent taxes, she also reviews whether any installment payment plans or hardship provisions are available through the county before recommending litigation or bankruptcy. When bankruptcy is involved, she coordinates the property tax strategy within the broader case plan so nothing falls through the cracks. Clients receive written communication at each stage, including confirmation of filing deadlines, hearing dates, and any requests for additional documentation. Romero handles hearings personally and keeps case strategy tightly managed throughout.

The firm primarily serves Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities, including Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Temple City, San Gabriel, Alhambra, and El Monte. She also handles matters in the broader Los Angeles County area and works with clients in neighboring counties when the matter is connected to existing representation. Spanish-language consultations are available.