Catherine Anne Beekman

All, I unequivocally recommend Cate Beekman as your next attorney. Specifically, if you need 5-star representation, go with Ms. Beekman post haste. Why? Ms. Beekman is highly effective, brilliant, thoughtful, creative and most of all; she accomplishes the goal of zealous advocacy without i...nsult, injury or raising her voice. She communicates as well to her client (me), as she does to judges. Furthermore, her working knowledge of legal standards and your issues – even if based on first impression - is first-class. When? If you have a current attorney (fire them, I mean that with all sincerity), retain her and thank me later. Not all attorneys are created equally. If you are looking for an attorney, bring her on board immediately. I witnessed first hand, her ability to digest voluminous information – distill what was relevant and irrelevant and make cogent arguments. That goes double in a small area such as Napa, CA where the paucity of effective counsel leaves much to be desired. You have a diamond in the rough in Ms. Beekman. She does not use superfluous words or enter anything into evidence to make the case for opposing counsel. She understands the burden of proof and uses it effectively and surgically. Background? For context (what is it worth), I never write reviews. Everyone’s situation is different. I also put little opinion in the faith of others. However, Ms. Beekman’s representation was so beyond perfection, that I believe I owe it to everyone reading this, that you hire her immediately. What’s more, if it matters, I am an attorney myself, so I believe I know what good and bad lawyering looks like (or should like). Ms. Beekman represented me in a matter (that in my opinion had no merit). She took the matter to its logical conclusion and prepared me and represented my interest before the tribunal very well. First, her legal acumen is without peer. Opposing counsel, while over-matched, was a worthy adversary. Nevertheless, she objected when necessary. She also did not do anything to showboat or appease me for the sake of “getting even”. Additionally she made well-reasoned, articulated and ultimately effective arguments on my behalf. Second, her demeanor is even keel. Her temperament is the same. She knows how to calm you down, while also laying the crumbs for the trier of fact to find in your favor. To conclude, her sunny disposition is just who she is; a good-hearted person. However, do not let that disarm you, she is legally lethal when necessary. That said, if you need to win and “bet the case” (your tenuous position) – Ms. Beekman is who you should go with immediately.

It was 3 o'clock on a holiday week. We needed a lawyer in Napa and found Cate Beekman. She was incredibly professional and helpful, providing a much-needed sense of calm in a potentially scary situation. I would recommend Cate to anyone looking for legal help in a criminal matter. In the event that I... might need help again, she will be my first call.

I found Cate via a divorce attorney referral to handle my restraining order case. She stuck with me for two years through so many of my personal and legal ups and downs, my emotions and health issues because of what happened to me, and she is truly remarkable. To see her in action is tremendous! I’ve... watched an entire court room while Cate was presenting and she’s so quick with information in terms of citing regulations on the spot against speculative and unsubstantiated remarks coming from the other side. Truly in awe of her abilities. She is more than just incredible person, but a great attorney. She translated everything to me in plain English, went above and beyond to protect me legally/physically without charging me the tens of thousands of dollars she deserved for working long hours on my case, and of course, we received the judgement I needed in order for me to feel safe and try to live my life after trauma. Not trying to be dramatic, but to whomever is reading this, know that Cate is the person you want on your side. I initially approached another attorney and he told me to “drop it,” “don’t pursue anything and move on.” Cate never did that. She listened and believed in me. Highly, highly recommend Cate Beekman. —Very Sincerely, Retired [and now safe] Airforce Veteran.

I unfortunately had gotten a couple of DUI’s that were very close together, I hired Cate Beekman for the first one and she helped get me through it as painlessly as possible. The second one was in a different county so I had to hire another lawyer (I would have gladly hired her again) but since the s...econd one was a violation of my probation in Napa county I had a little bit of a problem there and she sorted that out for me quickly. Cate was always extremely prompt in answering any questions that I had at any time of the day, which put me at ease. She really knows her stuff, and she actually cares about you and the outcome of your case. It was a pleasure meeting with her and I truly feel that she will always make sure she does everything in her power to get the best outcome possible for your situation. I would highly recommend her and actually already have to one of my colleagues!