Arelis Hughes

Arelis Hughes

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 21 years

Child custody Lawyer at Orange, CA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

1915 W. Orangewood Ave., Suite 115, Orange, CA

About Arelis

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 30%

& visitation

21 years

30%
Child Support 20%

21 years

20%
Family 20%

21 years

20%
Adoption 10%

13 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Cooper Hughes

1915 W. Orangewood Ave., Suite 115, Orange, CA, 92868

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Arelis Hughes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
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Posted by Pichamon | October 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Understanding, knowledgeable and the best lawyer I'd ever recommend to anybody

I worked with a divorce attorney before. I didn't know I could have been more protected until I found Arelis. I wish my previous attorney could have protected me more. Actually, I wish I found Arelis sooner and hired her as my attorney back then. This is the second time I had to go back to cour...t because my ex wanted to stop paying child support. Going through a divorce is very stressful and emotional beyond words can describe. Arelis helped calming me down as I was so lost, nervous and stressed. I didn't even know how to protect myself and my kids because emotions were too overwhelming. Anything to do with court process could be intimidating. Going through all the emotions, I lost my thoughts, didn't know where to begin, what to do and didn't even know what questions to ask. Arelis presented all my options out in a way that I could easily understand. She got me covered in the areas that I did not even think of. Most importantly, she showed me that she cared about my case and wanted to help!! If you feel emotionally exhausted while going through a divorce & want someone who you can TRUST to fight for you, your rights and protect you, I HIGHLY recommend Arelis Hughes. I'll forever appreciate her, her heart & knowledge to help people!!

Posted by Jane | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

She is very specialized and has a lot of experience in the family law. She helped me get through the most difficult time and always gave me very good and particle advise. I like her passion about the work and her care about the client. I would strongly recommend her. She is the best attorney!

Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent experience (considering the circumstances)

Arelis was fantastic. She is very knowledable, efficient and empathetic. My divorce was tricky; it lasted 15 months and involved thousands of piles of paperwork. Arelis made the process as least painful as possible. She is easy to talk to, she gives great advice and she knows her stuff. I would absol...utely recommend Arelis.

Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Totally recommend

I would completely recommend Mrs. Hughes as a family attorney. I originally had gone with a prorated lawyer thru my company and I had to end up firing him. He treated me like as if I was just a burden and wouldn't fight for me in and out of court. He just wanted to settle with my ex spouse even thoug...h my ex spouse had recurring substance abuse issues. After my fourth time in court I knew I had to find another lawyer. I made an appointment with Mrs. Hughes and from the very start I really felt that she would fight for me and my child and that I wasn't just going to be another case to her. She really cared. She showed a lot of passion and she was my voice in court. I really needed somebody who understood my case and she took the time to understand. She went far and beyond for my case. If I had not gone with Mrs. Hughes I would have ended up paying a lot of attorney fees for recurring court appointments and would have ended up having to settle for something that was less than what I wanted. With the help of Mrs. Hughes I ended up being able to get full sole and physical custody. And not having to pay any spousal support. -Client

Posted by Rudy | October 29, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Extremely happy with my Attorney Arelis Hughes, Highly recommended.

I had hired another Attorney that offered a discount through my employer. this was a huge mistake. I spent a lot of time and money and realized that i was not being represented fairly. I looked online and found several great reviews regarding Arelis. I called and received a free consultation. ... From my initial consultation with Arelis I knew I had made the right decision. I left the office feeling confident that I was being represented by a professional. Arelis was very organized, well informed and explained every detail about my case. She was also straight and to the point. I e-mailed a list of questions and she would respond immediately to all of my concerns. She represented me beyond my expectations. My only regret was that I didn’t hire Arelis from the beginning. At the Mandatory Settlement Conference we were able to agree on everything. Arelis worked extremely hard to make this happen. She even made sure that we finalized the divorce the same day. I'm confident that if Arelis had not represented me, my divorce case would have dragged on. This would have cost me time and money which i did not have. I left the courthouse with a smile on my face knowing that I was represented very well. I can begin a new chapter in my life. I am very thankful for having found such an amazing attorney. If i could give 10 stars i would. If you want your divorce case done right the first time i recommend Arelis Hughes.

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Arelis Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michelle Sherwood

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am always pleased to have Arelis as opposing counsel on any case. She is thorough, well prepared, compassionate and ethical. She has the ability to help solve even the highest conflict cases."

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Jason Coleman

Family lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Glen Rabenn

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arelis is a creative and hard-working family law attorney. She gets excellent results for her clients and is highly respected in the legal community."

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Judd Allen

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. She is simply the best attorney I have ever met in family law! Arelis will treat your family like her own and work tirelessly for you."

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Demetria Graves

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mrs. Hughes is the hardest working Family Law Specialist in Orange County. She definitely cares about her clients and works hard to ensure that her clients are happy. She's extremely professional and such a pleasure to work with."

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Fong Dang

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Strachan

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Hughes is a tough attorney. She is knowledgeable in Family Law. Ms. Hughes comes to court always prepared and is a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Steve Ra

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Danny Monarch

Family lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dana Godfrey

Family lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ann Coleman

Family lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Board Certified, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2007 - 2018

Partner, COOPER HUGHES

Associations

2016 - Present

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Member

2007 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Education

2004

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of California - San Diego

Languages

English

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