Sarah Ann Cavassa

Sarah Ann Cavassa

4.8
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 17 years

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

50 Ragsdale Drive, Suite 201, Monterey, CA

About Sarah

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Divorce, legal separation, child custody, support, adoption and related matters.

30%
Litigation 10%

Civil litigation, including property, contract, and business disputes.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 550-550 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

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Location

Cavassa O'Connell, Attorneys at Law

50 Ragsdale Drive, Suite 201, Monterey, CA, 93940

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Sarah Ann Cavassa's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Attorney - Highly Recommend

Ms. Cavassa is without question an amazing attorney. I her to be professional, ethical, candid and a straight forward attorney and her integrity above reproach. I consider my decision to seek her counsel and retain her as one of the single most critical, wisest and smartest decisions I made as p...art of my decision to file for divorce. I have full faith and confidence in her counsel and her ability to represent me in my divorce and request for full custody of my three children. Highly recommend Ms. Cavassa and the entire team at Cavassa O'Connell.

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Cavassa O'Connell IS THE BEST

I hired Justin O'Connell who works in the same law firm with Sarah to handle my divorce case and some business matters. It was the best experience I ever had. Justin took care the whole thing fast and efficient. I did not get to work with Sarah. However since Justin is not on AVVO so I'd like to lea...ve this review under Sarah. I have to say their law firm is really the best. I was so stressed out with the situation I was in when I found Justin O'Connell, his rate was among the high side, and not much advertisement on their law office, so I was hesitate at first. BUT after he called me in person, and he actually started taking care of my business matter without even ask me for any payment & he handled my business issues just like that. Since then I knew this is the attorney that I will hire. The staff work at this office are also very professional, considerate, and efficient. Joelle and Danny are the best assistants , every time when I email them, I also receive a same day response. Every time when I call, there's always someone there to answer my call. No matter is family law , or small business matters, Cavassa O'Connell is the way to go.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Want to sleep at night? Hire Sarah!

In my first meeting with Sarah, I could see that she was well-versed in Family Law, organized, and worked efficiently. Additionally, she was easy to talk with and warm, yet maintained the business composure that let me know she was not going to waste any of my time. Sarah thinks critically and consid...ers all angles when presented with a situation, and she quickly seems to know just where to zero-in to get the results I'm looking for -- and, in many cases, even better outcomes. Sarah had my divorce wrapped up within one year. I still call her from time-to-time to smooth out the bumps in the road, and she has handled these with the same wisdom, consideration, and efficiency. When Sarah is working to resolve an issue with me, I can rest easy knowing that my case is in the best hands possible. I feel very fortunate to have been referred to her. The divorce process and the subsequent transitions were, and continue to be, much less stressful and financially draining than they could be because of Sarah's experience, guidance, and personal style.

Posted by Diane | February 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Awesome attorney!

I first met Sarah when she worked as the legal assistant for my divorce attorney, then I hired her as my attorney for my spousal support settlement 2 years later. Sarah impressed me immediately with her passion for her work, and her compassion for those she represents. I would hire her again, without... hesitation, for her knowledge and ability to the job done for me in the most efficient way possible. She is sharp, confident, energetic, and enthusiastic. I always appreciated how Sarah gave me both sides of the story to aid in my decision-making, and never sugar-coated the outcome. I consider her a friend, and trust her to do the finest job possible for anyone she represents.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Exceptional, thorough and responsive. She rocked!

I highly recommend attorney Sarah Cavassa. Ms. Cavassa handled my contentious divorce and provided excellent counsel throughout the negotiations. Ms. Cavassa was professional, knowledgeable, and responsive to all of the issues raised during my divorce proceedings. She took the time to understa...nd what mattered most for my children and me. Based on this, she provided me with practical advice and options. She always responded to my inquires within 24 hours, minimizing the stress of dealing with weighty issues such as complicated child care issues, division of spousal assets, and the allocation of future financial obligations. Her support and communication provided me with substantial peace of mind throughout this stressful ordeal. As a strong, experienced advocate with my interest at heart, Ms. Cavassa was able to engineer a fair and reasonable resolution, avoiding the need for costly, painful litigation. I am very satisfied with the results and outcome. I am very grateful.

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Daniel Williams

Family lawyer | Jul 02

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Sarah several times on different matters. It is always best when legal counsel can work together and frame settlements that save the clients money and result in a better outcome. Sarah is excellent in this regard. However, when settlement can't be reached, she is also an excellent litigator."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

Best Divorce Lawyer on the Monterey Peninsula, The Carmel Pine Cone

2021

Best Divorce Lawyer on the Monterey Peninsula, The Carmel Pine Cone

2020

Best Divorce Lawyer on the Monterey Peninsula, The Carmel Pine Cone

2019

Outstanding Faculty Award, Monterey College of Law

2019

Best Divorce Lawyer on the Monterey Peninsula, The Carmel Pine Cone

2008

Outstanding Scholatic Achievement Award, West Group

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Cavassa O'Connell

2010 - Present

Adjunct Professor, Monterey College of Law

2008 - 2015

Attorney, Granberg Law Office

Associations

2018 - Present

Monterey College of Law

Board Member

2013 - Present

Monterey County Bar Association Family Law Section

Executive Committee Member

2013 - 2013

Monterey County Women Lawyers Association

President

2013 - 2016

Monterey County Bar Association

Board Member

2011 - 2017

Monterey County Women Lawyers Association

Board Member

Education

2007

Monterey College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Univ of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

California Lawyers Association Annual Meeting

Extraordinarily High Income Earners and Child Support

Publications

2010

Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Private Ordering and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Languages

English

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