As founding partner, Lisa Hughes' place is at the helm of the Hughes & Jackson family law practice. As both an attorney and a certified public accountant for nearly 50 years, Mrs. Hughes excels in all areas of family law and is well-versed in the complex legal and financial issues facing today's families. As a trial lawyer, she has few equals in addressing financial issues. Named a "Super Lawyer" for many years, she has gained the respect of her peers as well as her clients.
Mrs. Hughes is driven by something many attorneys in the practice of family law lose: a passion to help others. Born into poverty, and then suffering abandonment, abuse, and neglect, she became determined at a young age to improve her life and the lives of others. Her drive to turn potentially bleak futures bright makes her stand out among others in the legal profession, and brings a warmth that is unmatched to the Hughes & Jackson practice.
As a graduate with honors from Western State University College of Law, and armed with a Master in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, Mrs. Hughes sat on the board of directors of several community and political organizations, most notably the Juvenile Justice Commission, Orangewood Children's Foundation. She currently serves as chair of Drug Use is Life Abuse-Project No Gangs. When Orange County faced bankruptcy, Mrs. Hughes served as a member of the Citizen's Public Finance Advisory Committee and helped bring the county back from financial disaster. Recently reappointed she now serves as the is also a member of the California State Bar Association, Desert Bar Association Family Law Section, the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Mrs. Hughes is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Tax Court. She has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Orange County Superior Court.
Her dedication has resulted in many awards, including "Woman of the Year" from the State of California, Senate Resolution in 1994, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Orange County chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.
A proud wife, mother of four, and grandparent, Mrs. Hughes is inspired by her faith, family, and myriad barking, neighing, and squawking critters.
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State: California
Acquired: 1976
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Posted by Jen | May 12, 2015
Reprehensible and Inexcusable!
Several years ago, I hired Lisa Hughes to represent me in a nasty custody battle. During the consult, she appeared so warm and caring. She expressed complete empathy regarding my situation and promised that SHE would take care of me. She bragged about her successes and left me feeling that I had s...
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2022
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 1%, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Hall of Fame Inductee, Western State University College of Law
2002
Lifetime Achievement Award, National Association of Women Business Owners, Orange County Chapter
1994
Woman of the Year, State of California, Senate Resolution
1992
National Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi USC Chapter
1977
Women of Achievement Award, Newport Harbor Business and Professional Women's Club
2026 - Present
Partner, Hughes & Jackson, LLP
1978 - 2025
Partner, Hughes and Hughes, LLP
2020 - Present
Desert Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Women Business OwnersMember
2014 - Present
Drug Use is Life AbuseChair
2012 - Present
Orange County Sheriff's Advisory CouncilBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
South County Management SocietyMember
2010 - Present
Marketplace WomenMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
Board of Directors
2011 - 2017
Public Finance Advisory CommitteeChair
2006 - 2012
Juvenile Justice CommissionChair
2003 - 2007
Family Violence ProjectBoard of Directors
1991 - 2012
Orangewood Children's FoundationBoard of Directors
1991
MA - Masters
1975
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
1974
Law Program
2015
Women Empowerment
2014
2010
Family Law
1994
Family Law and Bankruptcy Issues
1994
Family Law
2015
2009
2009
2008
2008
1993
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