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Kristy Anne Hernandez
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Biography
In 2004 Kristy founded the Law Office of Kristy Hernandez which now has
offices in Sacramento and the Bay Area. Kristy began her legal career in real
estate litigation. Early on, her practice focused on assisting real estate
investors purchase homes at foreclosure auction, manage their real estate
investments and evict non-paying tenants. Along the way, Kristy realized that
she would rather use her real estate litigation background to help homeowners
stay in their homes and get out debt, rather than assist investors in beefing up
their bottom line. With this fundamental change in outlook, Kristy started
taking on more bankruptcy and consumer rights cases, and the current law firm
was created from that foundation.
Having a background in foreclosure and real estate litigation has proven
incredibly timely since the decline in the real estate market where attorneys
knowledgeable about the foreclosure process were in short supply but greatly
needed. Kristy’s real estate background has enabled her to stay on the cutting
edge of new law created to help the public get out of debt. Since 2004 Kristy
has assisted hundreds of clients in debt relief cases and is a passionate
advocate for consumer rights. Kristy has also helped countless families modify
their home loans or wipe out second mortgages, helping hard-working people keep
the dream of home ownership alive.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
22 years | 800 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 200-250 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Kristy Hernandez
7777 Greenback Lane, Suite 212, Citrus Heights, CA, 95610
Law Offices of Kristy Hernandez
37600 Central Court, Suite 201, Newark, CA, 94560
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Kristy Anne Hernandez's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Aleksandr | September 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An attorney who is highly helpful and knowledgeable.
An attorney who is highly helpful and knowledgeable. I had the pleasure of working with her.
Posted by Jennifer Campbell | March 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing
Kristy is an amazing and caring person. She stopped the vultures from circling and calling me all day long. She worked with me on my payments I want to thank you so much Thank you kristy for helping me I appreciate it like you would not believe
Posted by Richard | December 29, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Real Estate Time Sharing Problem
My father, who is 83, had a problem with getting rid of a time-share that ended up becoming a money pit. We contacted Kristy Hernandez due to her great reviews on Avvo. She advised us during our the initial consultation, though she would be happy to be our attorney, we really did not need her servi...
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2015
Trustworthy & Competent Attorney
I highly recommend Kristy and her staff. From the moment my wife and I walked into her office in Citrus Heights, we were greeted with a friendly smile which made an uncomfortable and hard situation more tolerable. Then we met with Kristy who we found to be very personable. She took the time to listen...
Posted by nazo | August 14, 2012
Excellent and very professional service
Its has been a wonderful and comforting experience for us in letting kristy hernandez deal with our bankrupy issues. The Staff in scarmento office is very reponsive and pleasant and they kept us well informed about our case. Our problem was excellently and professionally handled by them and i endorse...
Kristy Anne Hernandez's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Kristy is a knowledgeable attorney that is dedicated to her clients. She is sincere an excellent communicator and professional. Kristy is committed to seeing that her clients are happy and receive excellent legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristy a focused and dedicated bankruptcy lawyer who takes her work very seriously as a professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristy is well respected among her peers as the managing attorney of a successful law firm with locations in Northern and Central California and the Bay Area. She derives great enjoyment and satisfaction from assisting individuals and businesses in navigating the complex legal system to resolve complicated legal challenges. Kristy is well-versed in the fields of bankruptcy and debt-related issues, real estate, tax, estate planning, and family law. She also possesses a broad knowledge of many other areas of the law, which functions as a great asset to clients facing unique legal challenges. Kristy is dedicated and thoughtful in her approach to client services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kristy is a fabulous lawyer, I have recommended many clients to her law firm and they have not been disappointed with her work. I gladly recommend Kristy."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kristy is a great mentor and attorney. She takes the time to listen to each client's unique situation and concerns, and puts them at ease with a strategy on how to fix their situation with the maximum benefit to the client. She takes great pride in her work and the work produced from both of her offices. She is very honest and straight forward with clients, which really helps put clients at ease during this difficult time in their lives."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Lead Counsel Rating Award, Lead Counsel
2012
Best Attorney, City of Citrus Heights
2011
Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional Women
2005
Certificate for Contribution to Legal Scholarship, McGeorge School of Law
2003
Top Oral Advocate, McGeorge School of Law
2003
Witkin Award, McGeorge School of Law
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Managing Partner, Hernandez Law Group
Associations
2011 - Present
Sacramento Valley Bankruptcy ForumPlanning Committee Member - Conference
2010 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2010 - Present
Sacramento County Bankruptcy ForumMember
2010 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2010 - Present
California Bankruptcy ForumMember
2009 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted
2004 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2004 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted
Sample of Legal Cases
Loan Modifications
Reduction in monthly mortgage payments
Education
2003
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific
Juris Doctorate
2000
Univ of California Davis
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Rob Black On Your Money Television Show
Home Loan Modification
2012
Sacramento County Realtors Association
Bankruptcy and Short Sale
2012
Northern California Bankruptcy Conference
Bankruptcy and Loan Modification
2012
Monthly Realtor Training
Short Sale Success
2012
Leadership and Finance Summit
Business Debt and Finances
2011
Vizualize Success Seminar
Debt relief options
2011
KFBK AM1530 Radio, frequent guest
Real Estate and Foreclsoure Advice
2011
KDOW radio frequent guest
Bankruptcy and Short Sale Advice
2011
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
Foreclosure Prevention
2011
Continung Legal Education for Attorneys
Foreclosure Defense
2011
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Foreclosure Defense
2010
Seminar
Identifying Good Candidates for Loan Modification
2008
Lorman Legal Education Seminar
Advanced Deposition Tactics
Publications
2014
California Real Property Journal
Why MERS Litigation is Not Working in California
2012
Examiner.com
Sacramento Real Estate Investments Examiner
2012
Inside the Minds (Aspatore Books)
Representing Consumers in California Real Estate Transactions
2011
Online Blog regarding Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Loan Modification
Hernandez Law Blog
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Evicting sellers after a short sale
30 Aug 2012
Q&A
Who's responsible for maintaining a laurel hedge planted on the property line between two residential homes (Washington State)?
05 Feb 2011
Q&A
What does "Public body" mean or refer to on a Real Estate Contract? what Buyer and Seller paying before and after?
06 Feb 2011
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Hanging On To Real Estate the Has Negative Equity???
07 Feb 2011
Legal Guide
Getting Equity Back In Your House -- Think Outside the Box
07 Feb 2011
Legal Guide
Short Sale Basics
06 Feb 2011