Patricia Ann Hendrickson

Patricia Ann Hendrickson

3.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Huntington Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family

18377 Beach Boulevard, Suite 100, Huntington Beach, CA

About Patricia

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Location

Hendrickson Cooper Hughes

18377 Beach Boulevard, Suite 100, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648-1349

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Patricia Ann Hendrickson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.8 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Life Changing!

How can I possibly convey what this woman has meant to me in my life in just 4000 words?! Patricia is one of those VERY rare attorneys that actually has a human heart. I came in to see her a little over 1 1/2 years ago, desperate and in need of someone to point and guide me into the right direction. ...Pat made me feel very comfortable and safe, and not in the 'just telling you what you want to hear' kind of way. She was real, she was honest and I knew that she was the woman I wanted to represent me in court. I'm not sure how much in detail I'm able to go with these types of reviews, but I will say that my case was one of those ultra sensitive termination cases. It was muddy and had lots of history attached to it, needless to say, as cut and dry as it may have seemed to me, there was a lot more proving that had to be done to solidify a ruling. This picture depicts her very well. Always smiling, always positive. It was obvious that she was very well known by her peers as she was always having to say hi or give advice to others when asked. She did her job and then some. We were hit with several curve balls during the actual 4 day trial, and Pat was able to adjust and redirect her focus unscathed. Her closing argument was long and thorough, she most definitely did not skip a beat, she left no stone unturned. And in the end, the judge ruled in our favor, not on only one account but on all three accounts. It felt to me like this was just as much of a win for Pat as it was for me. I know she lost sleep over this case, and was fighting this battle with everything she had. She is just an amazing woman, with amazing talent and I am forever indebted to her for what she was able to achieve for us (me and my child). Not enough thank yous' in the entire world to truly express the gratitude I feel in my heart.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Don't Be Fooled........

Ms. Hendrickson will rob you. It seemed as if she worked for the opposition. She did not advocate for me whatsoever and had me running around with busy work that had nothing to do with what I hired her to do. I provided her with witnesses and declarations that obsolved me from false allegations. ...She never called the witnesses or addressed the issue. It was a complete "Wag the Dog" maneauver that was transparent to a first year law student. She kept me in court all day and left me in a counsel room. It seems she went to lunch and left me in the counsel room with no lunch. They were barbaric, third world tactics to keep me compromised and susceptible to manipulations. Moreover, to use up my monies. She did not exercise her expertise in my case. I look forward to other counsel seeing the work she has done. Ms. Hendrickson can not be proud of herself. She is completely unethical, lacks integrity, and will sell her soul and sell you out for her professional relationships with judges and other attorneys, hence, the numerous lawyer endorsements. If you have hundreds of thousands of dollars in disposable income to possibly get moderate representation, Ms. Hendrickson might be appropriate for you. Be aware, you are nothing to Ms. Hendrickson. Ms. Henderson's representation was deficient to say the least. She was unresponsive, ineffective, and did not copy valuable, essential communications. Very disappointing. Expensive does not equate to good in this circumstance.

Posted by Athina | August 04, 2014

Gratitude and appreciation

Pat Hendrickson was the answer to my prayers and then some. I really appreciated how personable and down to earth she is. I instantly felt comfortable discussing my situation with her. She listens with the ear of an attorney interpreting the law and yet it feels like your talking to your close fr...iend. She is a woman who approaches her life work with higher purpose and it comes through upon contact. She helped me beyond what I could have anticipated and I will always remember with huge gratitude.

Posted by Melody | May 08, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer - Very honest and knowledgeable with potential outcome!

I hired Pat Hendrickson to handle my divorce. I was in a long term marriage and had no idea what to expect. From the very beginning, she was honest and upfront as to what to expect and very knowledgeable about the court system and how to proceed. Her and her staff did an excellent job handling my ...case. They answered all my questions along the way and gave me excellent and accurate advice. I just received my final court order today and I couldn't be happier. I feel like the judge made excellent decisions - he absolutely got the true picture of our marriage. Thank you sooooo much - you worked really hard for me to portray our marriage and circumstances to the Court and Judge Clay Smith made a great ruling in all areas. I don't say this because I feel like the ruling was in my favor, but because I believe that my case was presented very well. It is difficult to get 20 years of stuff across in a courtroom, but Pat did it well!

Posted by Luke P | February 29, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Successful

Pat was forthright from day one as to what I faced in my divorce because of a potential DV and substance abuse issues on both sides. I was able to retain visitation with my children and keep my house. Thank you Pat.

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Patricia Ann Hendrickson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Loni Klein

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ilian Alchehayed

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Pat is a great attorney. She is professional, ethical and courtesy. Ms. Hendrickson is very knowledgeable and will give great advice to help lead her clients through the divorce process. She is excellent to work with and is able to creatively negotiate a resolution with all parties in mind. Any client is in great hands working with Ms. Hendrickson!"

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William Strachan

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hendrickson is an excellent attorney with a pleasant personality. Ms. Hendrickson is an effective litigant. I have had Ms. Hendrickson as an opposing attorney on a prior matter. I have witnessed Ms. Hendrickson in court on several occasions and she has always appeared well prepared, showed a good understanding of the law and effectively represented of her clients."

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Walter McKeague

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aimee Flanagan

Family lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Hendrickson is an excellent attorney who is a true advocate for her clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Posey

Family lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Patricia is extremely knowledgeable and works hard for her clients. She practices with the utmost in professionalism and respect for the law."

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Elizabeth Fondren

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bettina Yanez

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Patricia is very pleasant, always prepared and advocates for her clients. She is an admirable opponent. I have known her for many years and I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Higuera

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Pat is a great lawyer who obtains excellent results and cares about her clients. I give her my highest recommendation."

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Barbara McNamara

Family lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Patricia Hendrickson is a compassionate advocate for her clients. We met on a tough custody case several years ago, and have worked together on other cases as well. Patricia truly cares about her clients, knows the law, and is aggressive when necessary. I highly recommend Patricia!"

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Richard Heston

Family lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Pat is both a tough cookie and compassionate. She keeps her eye on the ball and yet does not lose sight that it is her client's goals she was retained to pursue, not her own agenda. While a formidable opponent, she never allows the potential for conflict devolve into a match of personalities. I have no hesitation in recommending Pat as one of those lawyers on my "short list" of refferals when I am unable to accept a case."

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Gerald Maggio

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Patricia was opposing counsel on at least one of my past cases and she was the consummate professional, being both a vigorous and well-prepared advocate for her client as well as willing to work towards a reasonable settlement when it was in the best interests of both parties. She represents the outstanding personal qualities and ethics that make her a well-respected attorney in the family law community."

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Phillip Lemmons

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Patricia Hendrickson has been opposing counsel on about 10 of my divorce cases. Don't let her charm and personality fool you, she is one tough advocate! She knows family law like the back of her hand and uses that knowledge to get her clients favorable results. In fact, I think so highly of Ms. Hendrickson, I've recommended her to my own family members."

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Annette Goudy

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Pat for several years. We have worked together on different cases. Pat is a dedicated lawyer, who advocates for her clients. She explains the process to her clients, and makes them feel at home. She is very down to earth, and I wholeheartedly endorse her as a fellow lawyer in Orange County."

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William Strachan

Family lawyer

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Kevin Qualls

Family lawyer

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Jennifer Posey

Family lawyer

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Bettina Yanez

Family lawyer

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Gerald Maggio

Family lawyer

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Phillip Lemmons

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization

1996

Salutatorian, Western State College of Law

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Founder, Hendrickson Cooper Hughes

Associations

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Officer

1998 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Officer

Education

1997

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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