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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.
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Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Certified Family Law Specialist, 3230 E. Imperial Hwy., Ste. 315, Brea, CA, 92821
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Posted by Nina | November 05, 2013 | Child Support
A very costly mistake!
STAY away from this unprofessional attorney. She is all talk and does not follow through. We hired her to represent us in court for a child support modification. She showed up LATE to court, over an hour and told us she had been waiting in the wrong courtroom. Who does that? She was not prepared...
Posted by anonymous | February 25, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
She make my divorce more traumatic
A terrible experience from start to finish. Shoddy work at best, lies, opened her briefcase in court to reference my case and it was EMPTY, dragged my case out for 2 years just to make more money, never returned phone calls, sent me scathing e-mails, her staff was horrid- constantly lying and coverin...
Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Not recommended
I had a bad experience with the attorney. There was a lack of organization and attention to details on my case. Her responsiveness was really poor with phone calls unanswered for weeks. She showed no commitment toward settling the case, looking for leverage opportunity areas and did not take action o...
Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Think twice and hard before hiring this lawyer
Read the other reivews and take heed. She doesn't return phone calls. Her staff is disempowered to do anything without her. Disorganized and doesn't remember the details of your case. She will not work to settle and will use your retainer as it suits her. I do not recommend her. Don't believe it whe...
Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
McCune Will not Get the Job Done; She Will take Your Money & not Call
She does not return phone calls unless you threaten to fire her. We won a judgement but she did not file the judgement. Repeatedly asked her to file the bifurcation documents which all parties had signed and she would not. Sloppy documents with incorrect information. Missing documents at trial. ...
"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."
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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.
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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
2001 - 2009
, Law Office of Brenda McCune
2000 - 2001
, Stegmeier & Gelbart
1999 - 2000
, Law Office of Richard Sullivan
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
Member
2003 - 2011
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsMember
2001 - 2004
Executive Committee of the Family Law Section, Orange County Bar Assn.Director
Wife's separate property contribution to acquisition of family home confirmed to her and ordered to be reimbursed.
Trial court found for Client/Wife, residence confirmed to her as a separate property gift to her from her father.
Custody to Father, visitation to Mother. Mother sentenced to 40 hours community service for violation of court order.
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