Cassandra Ruth Hearn

Cassandra Ruth Hearn

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony ... +4 more

1350 Columbia St #401, San Diego, CA

About Cassandra

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

16 years

20%
Alimony 10%

16 years

10%
Child Abuse 10%

16 years

10%
Child Support 10%

16 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

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Cassandra Ruth Hearn's Reviews

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Posted by Richard | October 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Cassandra was a calm competent hand in my divorce proceedings. She kept it from get adversarial at times and let it sit when that was the right thing to. In the end, I gave up more than I hoped but less than I feared. The acrimony associated with many divorces was avoided. Cassandra was clear in ...explaining procedures and options. At no point during the process did I ever feel like I was getting billed for activity that was not need or that Cassandra give me bad advice. It would be hard to recommend any attorney more highly for helping someone get through this type of difficult period in their life.

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Cassandra Ruth Hearn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Leonard

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cassandra’s bold and confident personality makes her an excellent litigation attorney. Her experience and knowledge about the law ensures that you will get the best possible outcome for your case. She puts her all into every client’s case and throws her heart into every fight. Cassandra is a top-notch attorney who I would recommend to my clients."

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Ryan Pesicka

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Cassandra for more than 15 years. She is an excellent attorney in every possible way. Nobody can defend a client in open court better than she can. Nobody is as tenacious as Ms. Hearn, period. With experience that includes prosecuting criminal cases for the City of San Diego, along with many successful defenses in private practice, she is the one I’d turn to if I were facing charges. It is my honor to emphatically endorse Cassandra Hearn."

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Robert Sagerian

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hearn is an outstanding trial lawyer who goes above and beyond for her clients. She has a vast knowledge of the law and is diligent in every aspect of her practice."

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Shemtoub

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"

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John Mccarthy

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cassandra is a tenacious criminal defense lawyer, who knows how the other side thinks. She'll do everything she can to get you the best deal, and if she can't get you a good enough deal...she'll try your case and win it."

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Jon Pettis

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have the pleasure of knowing Ms. Hearn for several years know, in particular, seeing her work as a prosecutor here in San Diego. Her decision to go into defense work was a benefit to the criminal defense bar and to the many clients she has and continues to help with outstanding advocacy. She is atalented lawyer who sincerely cares for her clients and their cases. Any defendant would be lucky to have her as their lawyer."

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Tate Lounsbery

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cassandra Hearn is a top quality lawyer. She has earned the respect of the other lawyers and judges in San Diego County. What's more, she is friendly and very easy to get along with. You can't go wrong choosing her as your lawyer."

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Anne Rabago

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cassandra is a great attorney and top rate litigator. She is hard-working and dedicated to getting the best possible results for her clients."

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Amanda Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cassandra has experience prosecuting criminal matters and, as such, is in an excellent position to know how best to represent her criminal defense clients! She is also aggressive, yet very professional in the courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashley Teague

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cassandra is a competent, excellent attorney. I endorse her."

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Ani Ajemian

Litigation lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse Cassandra Hearn. Cassandra is a diligent attorney with sharp litigation skills and a strong, ethical philosophy on how to provide her clients with the best legal services possible."

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Erin Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Cassandra is a fierce advocate for her clients in the courtroom and a pleasure to work with."

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Christopher Sohovich

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cassandra is a sharp and dedicated lawyer. It was a pleasure working with her as opposing counsel."

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Amanda Thompson

Employment and labor lawyer

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Paul Neuharth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark DeYoe

Criminal defense lawyer

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Erin Harris

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Adjunct Professor of the Year, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

40 Under 40, San Diego Metro Magazine

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Cassandra Hearn

2013 - 2017

Trial Professor, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2008 - 2010

Deputy City Attorney: Team Leader, San Diego City Attorney's Office

2007 - 2008

Law Clerk, Law Office of Joshua Gruenberg

2006 - 2007

Clinical Intern, Suffolk County District Attorney

2006 - 2007

Law Clerk, Law Office of Stephen J. Kuzma

Associations

2007 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2007 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Father v. Mother Restraining Order

Complete protection from aggressor.

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Education

2007

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

California State University, Long Beach

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2017

Blog of Law Offices of Cassandra Hearn, APC "Gold Parachute" Considerations for your Silver Divorce

2017

Blog of Law Offices of Cassandra Hearn, APC Planning for Divorce After Years as a Stay-At-Home Parent

2017

Blog of Law Offices of Cassandra Hearn, APC Step-Parent Rights

Languages

English

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