Chelsea Armer Pagan

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Chelsea Armer Pagan

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 10 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Campbell, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family, Child Custody

116 E. Campbell Ave, Ste 3, Campbell, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Chelsea

Biography

Your Advocate for a New Life.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

10 years | 40 cases

40%
Mediation 30%

7 years | 27 cases

30%
Family 20%

10 years | 40 cases

20%
Child Custody 10%

5 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 10 years

State: California

Acquired: 2015

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hepner & Pagan, LLP

116 E. Campbell Ave, Ste 3, Campbell, CA, 95008

hepnerpagan.com

Chelsea Armer Pagan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (1)
1 star (0)

Posted by Meg | January 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

THE BEST LAWYERS!!!!

I can’t say enough about how incredible Chelsea Pagan is. She is hands down one of the strongest women I have ever met, and her skills as an attorney are unmatched. From the moment she stepped into my intense case, it was clear she owned it. Chelsea jumped in like she’d been there from the start, som...ething I know is not easy to do. Her ability to think strategically, stay ahead of every turn, and execute with precision is beyond impressive. In court, Chelsea is fierce—utterly confident, commanding, and unshakeable. She faces even the toughest opposition with integrity and grace, protecting her clients like family. There’s no doubt that she is 100% in your corner. Chelsea is straightforward, keeping you fully informed every step of the way about possible outcomes and what to expect. That kind of transparency and communication is invaluable, especially when you're dealing with something as serious as legal matters. What makes Chelsea stand out even more is the team she works with—Alex, Emily, and everyone else. It feels like you’re not just hiring a lawyer, you’re gaining a tribe. They are all dedicated, protective, and genuinely care about your well-being. When I say I felt supported in court and out, I mean it. They made sure I never felt alone in this process. If you’re looking for an attorney who will fight for you with everything she’s got, look no further. I’m beyond grateful for Chelsea and the entire team—start to finish, they've had my back, and I can’t thank them enough!!!

Chelsea Pagan

Replied last January 31, 2025

This is why we work so hard. Thank you for sharing your experience with our team!

Posted by Katie | January 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Communicative, Efficient, & On Your Side

Chelsea comes highly recommend with 5 stars. She is professional, timely, organized, and communicative. In an extremely high conflict divorce, Chelsea was able to guide and give me all possible options and potential outcomes, while ultimately getting to resolution. She was always aiming for my intere...st, while being clear about all possibilities. She knows the process and is someone you want on your side while you navigate the process.

Chelsea Pagan

Replied last February 10, 2024

I am so glad you had a positive experience! I enjoy what I do and value my client's feedback.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable & Sharp

Chelsea clearly knows case law extremely well. She’s very experienced with the courts, is prompt & meets all deadlines. After trying other firms I was fortunate to find her. In trial, she was extremely professional, prepared and always on point, which awarded me a fair settlement after mediation fai...led. Her assistant atty. Kevin was also excellent & supportive throughout. Her staff kind & helpful. I’m very pleased with the final outcome of my case, and their due diligence in getting me there.

Chelsea Pagan

Replied last November 7, 2022

Thank you for sharing your experience with our firm! We appreciate that you took the time to write this as we truly love what we do here at Hepner & Pagan, LLP.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

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

Very Supportive and Personable

Having to work with an attorney is never a great thing, but Chelsea made the process as easy as possible. She listened with concern, was able to answer all my questions, and was very timely and prompt in all our communications. Chelsea was recommended to me by a friend who worked with her and also ha...d a great experience. I would certainly recommend her as a wonderful, knowledgeable professional!

Posted by Rob | January 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Chelsea’s help

Chelsea did a great job for me . Chelsea did her best to keep the cost down she was a pleasure to work with I would highly recommend her

Chelsea Pagan

Replied last February 10, 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm very lucky to love my job and the clients that I get to work with.

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Chelsea Armer Pagan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Riley Pennington

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Huma Ellahie

Family lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chelsea is dedicated to her clients and practice. She works hard to protect her client's interests and has a wealth of family law knowledge."

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Jessica Siegel

Unknown lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chelsea is dedicated to her clients, and she practices law thoughtfully and with passion."

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Arlette Argyris

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea does amazing work for her clients. Her professionalism and command in the courtroom reflect her knowledge of the law and dedication to her clients. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Andrea Mah

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Maurer

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I had the privilege of supervising her work at the Santa Clara Law clinic over two semesters. Chelsea has kept in touch and generously volunteered her time several times since then. I am confident that any family law client will receive thoughtful advice and outstanding representation from Chelsea."

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Alexandra Vincent

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chelsea is a fabulous attorney with excellent advocacy skills. She does right by her clients!"

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Emily Hepner

Family lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Chelsea since law school. I am impressed with her knowledge of the law and her compassion and advocacy for her clients. She is definitely someone who you would want on your side."

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Lucy Zheng

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hannah Nead

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Chelsea is extremely dedicated to her clients, and is committed to cultivating her expertise in all aspects of family law. Her passion for her work and her positive attitude is contagious. She is a pleasure to work with."

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Eva Martelle

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Chelsea has been with our firm for several years and has grown tremendously from that of a law student, law clerk and now to a professional attorney. She is willing to go above and beyond the usual responsibilities of an associate attorney and is truly an asset to our firm."

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Callan Olsen

Family lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with Ms. Pagan for over a year. In that time, I have witnessed her dedication to her clients, her attention to detail, and her impressive work ethic. She is extremely knowledgeable and works hard for her clients."

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Heather Allan

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Schettler

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Riley Pennington

Family lawyer

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Huma Ellahie

Estate planning lawyer

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Jessica Siegel

Family lawyer

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Andrea Mah

Family lawyer

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Arlette Argyris

Family lawyer

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Derek Austin

Family lawyer

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James Hoover

Family lawyer

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Lucy Zheng

Unknown lawyer

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Hannah Nead

Family lawyer

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Emily Hepner

Family lawyer

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Callan Olsen

Family lawyer

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Eva Martelle

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2021

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Partner, Hepner & Pagan, LLP

2017 - 2018

Associate Attorney, Magdalena Law Group

2014 - 2017

Associate Attorney, Allan & Martelle, LLP

2013 - 2015

Student Counselor, Katherine and George Alexander Community Law Center

Associations

2019 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Trustee

2018 - Present

Active 20-30 Club of San Jose #15

President

2018 - Present

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

2018 - Present

Campbell Chamber of Commerce

Member

2018 - Present

Downtown Campbell Business Association

Member

2018 - Present

Barrister's Committee, Santa Clara County Bar Association

Chair

2015 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2015 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

Animal Legal Defense Fund, Santa Clara University School of Law

President

Education

2015

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

Saint Leo University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Balancing the Ethical Obligation, Risk Management, and Client Retention Strategies

2018

Get Real with Brian Stuckey Community Property Issues in California

Publications

2020

E-Book How COVID-19 Will Impact Your Case

2018

Hepner & Pagan, LLP Create Your Own Divorce Rules

2018

Hepner & Pagan,l LLP The Emotions of Divorce

2018

Languages

English

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