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

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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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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business

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.

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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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