Courtney Lauren Cummings

Courtney Lauren Cummings

also known as Courtney Cummings Cefali

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Juan Capistrano, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

32158 Camino Capistrano, Suite 207, San Juan Capistrano, CA

About Courtney

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cefali & Cefali

32158 Camino Capistrano, Suite 207, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675

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Courtney Lauren Cummings's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ryan | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Superior Criminal Defense Attorney

Ms. Cummings was retained by me for a restraining order case of mine. She was organized, meticulous, and passionate from the very first meeting we had. I felt that she was extremely knowledgeable and clear about what the laws stated and what her capacity was as my Attorney. The entire process was ...managed by Ms. Cummings with great care and attention to detail. She gave me the facts and quoted me fairly. Ms.Cummings was available for all my questions and concerns at any reasonable time. We ultimately won the case! It was worth every penny. I am grateful for attorneys that do their job with integrity and skills like Ms. Cummings. I would recommend her to anyone. Thank You Ryan Vollert U.S.M.C.

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Courtney Lauren Cummings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ashley Watkins

Unknown lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"A fantastic lawyer, who advocates effectively inside and outside of the courtroom. Courtney’s attention to detail is what sets her apart from the rest."

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Austin Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Courtney is an exceptional attorney who prescribes to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity. She is quick on her feet, creative, and passionately aggressive in her advocacy. I strongly endorse Courtney and would not hesitate to refer her to my most valued clients."

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Matthew Barhoma

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I went to school with Courtney and I know her brand of lawyering. She provides diligent work and provides counsel with integrity. I would hire Courtney for all your criminal defense needs."

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Michael Cefali

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Family member

"Full disclosure: Courtney is my fiancee. She is also one of the most dedicated professionals I have ever met. She works fervently and tirelessly for her clients. Courtney genuinely cares, simple as that. She will not stop until she's achieved the best possible results. Crafty and clever, Courtney will not let the government get away with a single thing. Courtney is a criminal defendant's dream. She sniffs out the government's laziness and rubs their noses in it. I can't endorse her enough."

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Austin Jackson

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

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Michael Cefali

Unknown lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Janeen Kerper Award, Lawyers Club of San Diego

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Founder & Partner, Cefali & Cefali

2018 - Present

Contract Attorney, Corrigan Welbourn & Stokke

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Law Offices of Dean Steward

2016 - 2016

Law Clerk, Federal Defenders of Santa Ana

2015 - 2015

Law Clerk, Federal Defenders of San Diego

2015 - 2015

Judicial Extern, United States District Court, S.D. Cal.

Associations

2018 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

2018 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

Education

2017

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2019

Court of Appeal - Fourth Appellate District People v. Mason Fish

2016

Ninth Circuit Jury Improvement Committee Juror Sequestration

Languages

English

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