Craig A. Tristao

Craig A. Tristao is the managing attorney at RMO LLP in Fresno, California, concentrating on estate administration and probate law matters. With deep roots in California, he guides families through the complexities of settling estates, navigating probate courts and resolving trust disputes. His local knowledge and compassionate approach provide clients with clear, strategic counsel during difficult times, ensuring efficient estate resolution and protection of their loved ones' legacies.

An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Tristao focuses his practice on representing heirs, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, creditors and interested parties in contested probate, trust, conservatorship and financial elder abuse cases. Beyond estate litigation, he brings substantial experience to complex civil disputes, regularly litigating agricultural, environmental, construction and land use and natural resource matters, providing versatile and formidable advocacy for clients across California.

Recognizing early on that proactive asset management is crucial for long-term wealth preservation, Mr. Tristao personalizes his legal strategies to shield family legacies from future disputes. He designs tailored solutions aligned with each client's unique financial goals and family dynamics. By combining meticulous attention to detail with proactive planning, he ensures that complex assets, from family businesses to sprawling agricultural land, are seamlessly managed, protected and efficiently passed down.

Upon graduating with a bachelor's degree from the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Mr. Tristao earned his Juris Doctor from San Joaquin College of Law. Licensed in California since 2008, this distinct background seamlessly blends scientific and agricultural knowledge with legal acumen. It allows him to offer uniquely informed counsel to his clients navigating complex estate, probate and land use disputes.