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Biography
I have practiced exclusively family law in Orange County for the almost 15 years that I have been licensed. I am a Specialist in Familyt Law, Certifed by the State Bar of California. Ihave been recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers, and as a SuperLawyer. I was recognized by OC Metro as top Family Law Attorney in Orange County in 2009. I am passionate about helping the families that come to me and hope to assist them reach a better place in their life. The legal process can be gruelling but it does not have to be devastating. With a pragmatic, thorough, and cooperative effort we can find and obtain solutions,and resolution, together.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
45%
30 years
Child Custody
25%
30 years
Alimony
15%
30 years
Child Support
15%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 29 years
State: California
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Location
Brenda Lynn McCune, A Professional Law Corporation
Certified Family Law Specialist, 3230 E. Imperial Hwy., Ste. 315, Brea, CA, 92821
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Brenda Lynn McCune's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2012 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
I do not recommend
I hired this attorney and she used up my retainer without producing value. She has a way of over billing and dragging the process out. This seems to be a deliberate business practice. I have worked with other attorney's in the past and have never experienced such questionable billing practices. I pl...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2012
Very Bad Experience
This attorney was hired to handle a few simple matters that took her months and months to handle. She ran up her bill and did not return calls. Her work was sloppy.
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Bad experience.
Met this attorney to hire her. At first she appeared like she cared and had the time to handle my case. I later discovered she does not return calls and over loads herself. I received little to know guidance and ended up switching attorney's to someone who is more competent.
Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2012
Unfortunately Cannot Recommend This Attorney To Anyone
Seemed to think my retainer was a free ride to bill clerical support and not produce quality work product. Ran up hours without value. Made clerical errors on paperwork. Was not responsive to phone messages.
Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Probably better out there
Expected more value and insight into my case. Was not prompt at calls..
Brenda Lynn McCune's Lawyer Endorsements
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer's work. I practice only criminal law, so when an Orange County client has a family law issue, I refer them to Mrs. McCune. Every client has raved about Mrs. McCune's work ethic, knowledge and courtesy."
James Oliver
Criminal defense lawyer
Catherine Goodrow
Family lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Disbarment issued in CA, 2016
updated on 05/23/2016Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the California State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.
Public reproval with/duties issued in CA, 2013
updated on 01/08/2014A censure or reprimand issued by the Supreme Court or the State Bar Court that is not a matter of public record unless imposed after the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings. No period of suspension is imposed. The reproval may be imposed with duties or conditions.
Honors
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
2009 Top Lawyers, OC Metro Magazine
2006
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2004
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2001 - 2009
, Law Office of Brenda McCune
2000 - 2001
, Stegmeier & Gelbart
1999 - 2000
, Law Office of Richard Sullivan
Associations
2009 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionChair, Orange County Regional Standing Committee
2009 - Present
Brea Chamber of CommerceMember
2007 - Present
Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Yorba Linda Chamber of CommerceMember
Orange County Bar Association / Family Law Section
Member
2003 - 2011
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsMember
2001 - 2004
Executive Committee of the Family Law Section, Orange County Bar Assn.Director
Sample of Legal Cases
Jane Doe
Wife's separate property contribution to acquisition of family home confirmed to her and ordered to be reimbursed.
Jane Doe
Trial court found for Client/Wife, residence confirmed to her as a separate property gift to her from her father.
John Doe
Custody to Father, visitation to Mother. Mother sentenced to 40 hours community service for violation of court order.
Education
1995
Western State University College of Law
Speaking Engagements
2010
Divorce A to Z
Family Law and Divorce
Publications
2010
National Business Institute Seminar
Divorce Law Guide A to Z
2008
The Gavel (OCTLA)
Getting Documents into Evidence
2007
The Gavel
Nuts and Bolts: Family Law for the Tort Lawyer
2005
Orange County Lawyer Magazine
Separating Siblings
2001
Orange County Lawyer Magazine
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