As founding partner, Lisa Hughes' place is at the helm of the Hughes & Hughes family law practice. As both an attorney and a certified public accountant for nearly 30 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.
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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Acquired: 1976
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Posted by BC | July 07, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Experienced, practical and results achieved
I am a practicing attorney. When my 12-year marriage fell apart, I knew exactly who I needed to help me, Lisa Hughes. She had the experience, the breadth of knowledge and the reputation that was absolutely required to handle a very unique case that, as it turned out, broke new ground in Orange County...
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...
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.
Posted by Debbie | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Reprehensible and Inexcusable!
I hired Lisa Hughes to help me with a child support issue that was fairly simple. I was promised all sorts of things and within weeks she had ripped through my $3,000 retainer like a drunk-sailor. My calls were not ever returned, nor was I sufficiently provided information as to where my $3,000 ret...
Posted by Jen | May 12, 2015 | Child Custody
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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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
1978 - Present
Partner, Hughes and Hughes, LLP
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
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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
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1993
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