Lisa Hughes

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Lisa Hughes

3.7
14 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Family Lawyer at Palm Desert, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

74130 Country Club Drive, Suite 105, Palm Desert, CA

About Lisa

Biography

40+ Years' Experience. I'll Be Your Strongest Advocate. Call

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

Providing Coachella Valley Family Law services including divorce, mediation, child custody & visitation, child & spousal support, domestic violence, elder law and more.

50 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Providing Coachella Valley Law services including divorce, mediation, child custody & visitation, child & spousal support, domestic violence, elder law and more.

50 years

25%
Family 25%

Providing Coachella Valley Law services including divorce, mediation, child custody & visitation, child & spousal support, domestic violence, elder law and more.

50 years

25%
Domestic Violence 15%

Providing Coachella Valley Family Law services including divorce, mediation, child custody & visitation, child & spousal support, domestic violence, elder law and more.

50 years

15%
Alimony 5%

Providing Coachella Valley Family Law services including divorce, mediation, child custody & visitation, child & spousal support, domestic violence, elder law and more.

50 years

5%
Child Support 5%

Providing Coachella Valley Family Law services including divorce, mediation, child custody & visitation, child & spousal support, domestic violence, elder law and more.

50 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hughes & Hughes

74130 Country Club Drive, Suite 105, Palm Desert, CA, 92260

hughesandhughesca.com

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Lisa Hughes's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

A Class Act

Lisa Hughes is an exception to the rule--this is an attorney who keeps her word and simply holds everyone to the high standards she values and lives up to. She is no longer my attorney but she always will have my upmost respect. I have spent too much time in the courtroom, but I do know she is..., by far, the most intelligent (by miles) and the one with most experience and knowledge of family law. Hiring another attorney for any type of complex case is a grave error.

Posted by Lucas | August 06, 2015 | Family

Top Notch Lawyer -- Highly Recommend --

Lisa Hughes and Kathryn Yarnal were amazing and secured a ruling which has changed my life (and my families life) for the better. From seeing my son 18% of the time to 50% of the time from a bitter ex who was using the child as a pawn for leverage. Hughes & Hughes in every way out maneuvered opposi...ng counsel in all matters and was able to secure a total victory. I had much trepidation in hiring a lawyer and going the legal route but looking back I should have done so much sooner. I asked a prominent attorney in another field for recommendations for family law and I had a consultation with them all - I retained Hughes & Hughes after a twenty minute consult with Lisa who was direct and there was no wasted movement. Lisa and Kathryn took the emotion out of the equation and were always professional even when opposing counsel was not. You can't put a price tag on doing what is best for your child and their future and I feel that Lisa's veteran experience coupled with Kathryn's execution at the ground level they were unstoppable. Lisa and Kathryn have seen it all and nothing seemed to surprise them, even when opposing counsel started to muckrake as a last resort. I would highly recommend this firm they are always in the court house with cases (which tells you something) and I truly felt they had their finger on the pulse of what was happening on a day to day scale as opposed to many other lawyers I saw in action who both looked and acted like they were a fish out of water in front of the judge. I cannot recommend Hughes & Hughes enough as they absolutely did a fantastic job in my case and delivered even more than I asked for.

Posted by anonymous | February 02, 2026 | Family

Cringe

Promises the world, but really all she does is grow a huge bill that she sticks to her client and whoever is opposing her client. The only winner when working with Lisa is Lisa‘s pocket. This firm will rack up huge bills, drag out your litigation and destroy any peace in your family just to line her... own pockets.

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family

Unscrupulous billing without delivering promise

This firm lured me in with a free consultation and a promise to relieve my support payments instantly by $10k/month. Elated I hired them on the spot.Afterpaying them $15k, I saw that they did nothing to help my case except billing me for every one in their firm to touch my file. And yet when I ask a...nyone questions nobody seems to be able to know my case or give any advice. When I said I’d have enough, they sent me another bill for $24k. I really don’t know how they sleep at night

Lisa Hughes

Replied last February 07, 2019

It distresses me that you felt lured by our firm. We value every client’s opinion, even when it is anonymous. We invite the opportunity to discuss your concerns offline so that we may address specific concerns regarding your matter. While we do not generally offer free consultations, we are willing to schedule follow up consultations to ensure that both you and our firm will make a great team. With two partners and a principal, we offer the opportunity to work with the trial attorney that is right for your case. We work in a team approach, wherein each team is organized by specialty and each attorney in our office specializes in different areas of family law. As your case progresses, we ensure that your team evolves for what will work for your matter. Teams become proficient in certain aspects and assist each other on a regular basis, for example one team or attorney may be more adept at preparing for trial or responding to discovery. We believe that the team approach is an efficient means in which a client’s needs are being met by the team and/or attorney best suited for his/her case. With very limited exception, a client stays on the same team throughout his/her matter. Additionally, while we cannot guarantee a result, with over 100 years of experience between our partners and principal, our duty is to inform you of the potential outcome(s) of your matter, our experience with various judicial officers, and our advice regarding how to proceed in your matter. However, our duty is to you as our client, and as our client, we follow your instruction of how you would like your matter to proceed so long as we remain in the bounds of zealous representation and we continue to follow our ethical obligations. It appears that our relationship broke down, and if/when that happens, we immediately follow through with the request. Any incurred fees that are sought during representation or after our relationship has terminated are only for reasonable fees incurred for moving your case forward. We are willing to discuss any questions or concerns regarding fees incurred and welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns with our representation offline. We are and will remain proactive in addressing our clients’ concerns. Just as with all of our clients, we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1978 - Present

Partner, Hughes and Hughes, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

National Association of Women Business Owners

Member

2014 - Present

Drug Use is Life Abuse

Chair

2012 - Present

Orange County Sheriff's Advisory Council

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

South County Management Society

Member

2010 - Present

Marketplace Women

Member

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

California Society of Certified Public Accountants

Member

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Member

Lincoln Club

Board of Directors

2011 - 2017

Public Finance Advisory Committee

Chair

2006 - 2012

Juvenile Justice Commission

Chair

2003 - 2007

Family Violence Project

Board of Directors

1991 - 2012

Orangewood Children's Foundation

Board of Directors

Education

1991

University of Southern California

MA - Masters

1975

Western State University

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1974

Exeter University

Law Program

Speaking Engagements

2015

Women Helping Women's Smart and Sophisticated Day

Women Empowerment

2014

California Women's Conference Women Empowerment

2010

Orange County Paralegal Association

Family Law

1994

Orange County Bankruptcy Forum

Family Law and Bankruptcy Issues

1994

California State Bar Convention

Family Law

Publications

2015

In Pre-Publication Winning at Divorce

2009

Orange County Lawyer Executive Divorce

1993

Orange County Lawyer When is Spousal Support Not Deductible

Languages

English

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