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Lisa Hughes

3.7
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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

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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%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

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No misconduct found

Location

Hughes & Hughes

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

hughesandhughesca.com
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5 stars 7
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1 star 6
Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (6) Child Custody (5) Family (4) Litigation (3) Child Support (2)
What Clients Mention
Advocacy (10) Case Results (7) Cost of Services (7) Character & Conduct (6) Professionalism (6) Recommendation (5) Trustworthiness (5) Communication Style (4) Responsiveness (4) Staff & Support (4) Compassion (3) Practice Area Knowledge (3) General Knowledge (2) Free Consultations (1)

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Posted by Leah | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

I hired Hughes and Hughes to represent me in my divorce from my husband in 2013. The case took two and a half years due to international issues and lack of cooperation from my ex. Throughout the entire ordeal Hughes and Hughes worked my case with brilliance, integrity, perseverance and genuine conce...rn for my well being. With last minute requests from the Judge, my legal team pulled out all the stops working my case until 1am the night before. Watching Lisa Hughes argue my case was truly something from the movies. After 5 days at the courthouse in the end, they won my case hands down! I will always be grateful for the firepower they brought to my case. I am now able to move forward in the next phase of my life on solid ground. A personal thank you Lisa, Samantha, Stephanie and Angel for the dedication and concern with which you managed my case.

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... divorce court history. There were many things I thought I knew about the law and process as a practicing attorney, but family law was different. I would not have dared to tread this body of water alone. Lisa, and her team of experienced and helpful associates and paralegals, listened, were sensitive to each of my concerns, and guided me through the divorce maze. They put together a common sense and cost-effective strategy to achieve my goals. Further, being experienced in client relations, even I was surprised by the level of communication I received about every aspect of the case. They were efficient and informative, and continue to be. Often times, I the process triggered high emotions, but Lisa and her team provided counsel to guide me through the difficult times. As is mostly true in litigation, when the other side refuses to settle, litigation costs tend to increase, and this was especially true in my case. It was truly frustrating. My ex-spouse refused to agree to anything, which required me to go to court to obtain the most basic of orders regarding nearly every aspect of my case. Despite this situation, which has extended well over three years, Lisa has found a way to economize and keep fees reasonable. If it weren't for Lisa, and her team, me and my children would not have the orders today that protect us into the future. Whether you are forced to litigate or are lucky enough to have an amicable split, Lisa and the Hughes and Hughes firm are the trusted and experienced firm you want to achieve the results you demand.

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...omeone in my corner who was really going to bat for me. Then I paid a 5-figure retainer...and that was the LAST I saw of Lisa Hughes. She handed me off to an underling associate that was barely out of law school. Lisa had advised me to hire a separate attorney to represent my son. She said not to worry about the $3K cost, I'd get that back in the end. She recommended the attorney and I foolishly hired him.

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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

2009

2008

2008

1993

Orange County Lawyer When is Spousal Support Not Deductible

Languages

English

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