Susanna Vivian Pullen

Susanna Vivian Pullen

also known as Drury Pullen, A Professional Law Corporation

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Family ... +3 more

The Pueblo Building, 148 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA

About Susanna

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Domestic Violence 10%

Certified Family Law Specialist.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Location

Drury Pullen Law, A Professional Law Corp.

The Pueblo Building, 148 East Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Susanna Vivian Pullen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2014

Execllent Legal Representation

Susanna Pullen has earned my highest recommendation. She is educated, intelligent, fair, hard-working, and thorough. She is broad-minded yet maintains focus on the important issues. She conducts herself in a professional manner and manages positive relationships with opposing counsel and the court. I...n my experience, excellent legal representation is key to a just outcome. I consider myself and my family extremely fortunate to have had Susanna Pullen's representation.

Posted by Nancy | September 6, 2013

Grateful

There are times when one makes good decisions, and this one I made was amazing! I found Ms Pullen online. My criteria was to find an intelligent, compassionate, sharp attorney, and that is Ms Pullen! This was a difficult, stressful situation. I had to leave my trust and faith in her hands. I never f...elt uncomfortable doing this. I listened and did what she said. And it was my good fortune I did, as her advice was impeccable and served me very well. I would highly recommend Ms Pullen to anyone. She knows exactly what to do and I am super grateful I chose her.

Posted by Diadre | August 10, 2013

Recommend Susanna Pullen for Child Custody and Divorce Attorney

I highly recommend Drury Pullen a Professional Law Corporation for family law representation. My child custody and divorce case spanned over a year given its complexity. At the beginning, I had the opportunity to work briefly with Jennifer Drury but later I extensively worked with Susanna Pullen. B...oth attorneys were responsive, compassionate and professional. Susanna is proficient in many areas as an attorney but the areas I was most impressed with as a client were Susanna’s ability to: 1) assimilate information quickly and respond effectively, 2) write a clear and convincing brief, and 3) prepare and craft questions for witnesses. Susanna demonstrated over and over her keen ability to respond quickly and effectively under pressure at court hearings and at trial. Susanna’s ability to absorb new information and assimilate it with old information was very impressive. For example, during a trial lunch break, Susanna quickly processed newly submitted doctor’s notes and evaluations. Susanna came back to court and was able to use the information to ask discerning questions of subsequent witnesses and to integrate the new information into her summation. From the beginning, Susanna’s extensive knowledge of family law was clearly reflected within the briefs she submitted to the court. Her briefs were well written and conveyed strong convincing arguments for the outcomes we were seeking. Susanna took care to accurately reference and cite important points as the case progressed. Susanna was also outstanding at thinking on her feet in the court room during the cross examination of witnesses. Before trial, Susanna took the time to understand who the witnesses were and what they might testify. Susanna’s preparation laid a solid foundation for the thoughtful questions she asked witnesses. Susanna however was not constrained by the questions she prepared. Susanna actively listened to the answers of witnesses and in multiple instances she asked important follow-up questions in response to what witnesses had just testified. Throughout the year-long process, Susanna didn’t promise any specific court outcome. Instead, Susanna provided honest, upfront, and realistic feedback throughout the ongoing child custody and divorce process so that I was able to manage my expectations appropriately. The child custody and divorce process was arduous and required my active collaboration and participation. I really appreciated Susanna Pullen’s expertise and I highly recommend her as a family law attorney.

Posted by anonymous | August 1, 2013

Helpful, Good Listener, Flexible, Reasonable

Susanna was positive and helpful. We were perhaps a particularly easy transaction. Nonetheless, she and her team were very careful to not spend hours (i.e. my money) frivolously. I have recommended her to a number of my friends already.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2013

Clear and Fair result after a much avoided final resolution due to complex financials and high emotions.

Very personal and professional, Susanna listens well and was able to craft my personal concerns into a case which ultimately included both the hard facts and the less tangible concerns. Always reminding me what the law provides for, she necessarily tempered expectations and steadied fear of the unkn...own, She is always pleasant and supportive without being gushy or behaving like a therapist. She provides excellent counsel and ultimately excellent representation. I highly recommend her if you need an excellent family attorney.

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Carla Hartley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Throughout a difficult, complicated case with significant assets, debts, and disputed reimbursement claims, Ms. Pullen acted consistently with the highest standards of professionalism, competence and persistence. She proved to be a tireless advocate for her client."

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Carla Hartley

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Principal, Drury Pullen, A Professional Law Corporation

Associations

1997 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1996

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

California Divorce News Divorce and COVID-19

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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