Bichhanh (Hannah) Bui
Attorney Bichhanh (Hannah) Bui is dedicated to providing each and every one of her clients with a high level of professionalism along with compassion and understanding of the emotional issues involved in divorce and custody cases and such matters as annulment, child support, spousal support, grandparent rights, and paternity evaluations. Attorney Bui meets with every client and handles every aspect of their case from the initial filing, through child custody, support issues, property division, to the final judgment. She remains available to help with any post-divorce modification matters.
Attorney Bui understands the need to tailor her services to each of her client's specific needs as each case and each client are different. She is committed to the practice of family law and to help clients work to resolve disputes effectively with minimal cost. Her career in family law remains motivated by a desire to work directly with clients and devise solutions that can address legal problems of daily life. Attorney Bui works hard to help the client reach an amicable resolution in to their family matter to avoid any residual scarring that a contested case will leave on the family as a whole. With this being said she will not hesitate to litigate any case when necessary to protect the interest of her clients.
In addition, to the practice of family law, Attorney Bui also helps individuals and families plan for the future through wills and trusts. By creating an estate plan using these documents, the client can designate beneficiaries and plan asset distribution, giving them more control over their estate.
She graduated from the University of California, Riverside in 2004 earning a B.S in biology and B.A in political science. Immediately thereafter she attended Whittier College School of Law earning a J.D. in May 2004. She passed the California State Bar after her first attempt and began practicing as an attorney in December 2004.
Immediately after passing the bar Ms. Bui was hired as an associate attorney in Orange County practicing family law, personal injury, wills and trust and immigration. Being bilingual in Vietnamese and English, Attorney Bui represented numerous Vietnamese clients from Little Saigon and its surrounding areas. After several years of practice in Orange County she moved to Los Angeles, California where she again worked as an associate focusing a majority of her time on family law. Here Attorney Bui represented clients with vast backgrounds and cultures in their family law matters. In January 2011, Ms. Bui opened her own law office in Pasadena, California.
Attorney Bui is currently an active member of the Pasadena Bar Association, Los Angeles Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She is a member of the family section of each association. In addition, Attorney Bui volunteers for the Domestic Violence Project located at the downtown court house in Los Angeles to help with the less fortunate obtain restraining orders.
Ms. Bui is now part of the elite group which know as "Super Lawyers". Which only 2.5 % of all attorneys in the nation are part of. She has been chosen 2 years in a row for 2016 and 2017.
Ms. Bui was recently voted by her peers as a "Top Attorney" for 2014, 2015, and 2016 from Pasadena Magazine.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
Vietnamese, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2004 | 10/27/2020 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Top Attorneys | Pasadena Magazine | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Up-And-Coming Women Attorneys - 2016 | Los Angeles Magazine | 2016 |
2016 Top Attorneys | Pasadena Magazine | 2016 |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
2015 Top Attorney | Pasadena Magazine | 2015 |
2014 Top Attorney | Pasadena Magazine | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | H Bui Law Firm | 2011 - 2017 |
Attorney | Vincent W. Davis & Associates | 2007 - 2011 |
Attorney | Law Offices Of David K. Tran | 2005 - 2007 |
Attorney | Law Offices of Andre Lam | 2004 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California Board of Legal Specialization | Family Law Specialist | 2018 - Present |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | member | 2005 - Present |
American Bar Association, Family Law Section | member | 2004 - Present |
Pasadena Bar Association | member | N/A |
San Gabriel Valley Bar Association | member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Pasadena Living Magazine | H Bui Law Firm: The Hidden Criminal Side of “Family Law”… | 2017 |
Pasadena Now | Family Law with a Personal Touch | 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Whittier College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
University of California - Riverside | Undergraduate | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Ramada Family Law Clinic | Family Law Clinic | 2015 |
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Arthur Ilangesyan, Personal injury Attorney on May 17, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Ilene Aguilar, Family Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Hannah and I first worked together as new attorneys and last year I joined her firm. She is unexpectedly fierce and she works hard for our clients.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Bichhanh. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Norma Nogueda, Family Attorney on Jul 7, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I would recommend Hannah Bui to family and friends. She is knowledgeable, professional, and a strong advocate. Hannah is patient, she takes the time to listen to her clients and explain the complicated legal issues. Hannah is a quality attorney and you can be assured that you are in capable hands.
Mark Tseselsky, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 10, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Hannah Bui is a great lawyer, and a great person. I would not hesitate to refer friends and family to her. She has a kind way about her that makes her a strong advocate for her client without alienating those around her.
Aaron Hudson, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 18, 2008
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work.