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Cecily Ruth Brewster

3.7
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 25 years

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Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

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Cecily Ruth Brewster's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Domestic Violence - EXCELLENT

She got my child back from a monster, and has worked diligently to present my case to the judge. I instructed her to put my child first. She did, and now my child is safe, we have a 5-year restraining order, and he harasses Cecily and her office instead of me. He has worked to destroy the careers... of every person who has worked on this case: my first lawyer, all of the judges who have judged against him for the last 8 years (ALL of the judged ended up ruling for me because my ex is not successful at hiding his crazy). The ONLY reason I am posting this anonymously is because my child and I are being actively stalked. Thank you, Cecily, for protecting us, and for helping many judges see what was already there.

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

You can do better

My case has left me in a jam due to what I hope a judge will determine is negliegent malpractice on the part of Ms. Brewster whos overconfidence created a trial versus a couple of hearings. Due to her errors at the end of my case I was lambasted by a judge for her errors that I now have to prove be...cause I took the blame for them which cost me my case. Ms. Brewster failed me greatly and has now left my future in limbo because she did do what she whould have done as an attorney. Even given the opportunity to reach out to tthe Court and explain how the judge made a judgment against me as a client based on her errors - she has thus far refused to do so. Please consider another lawyer. My future is totally grey now thanks to hiring Ms. Brewster as an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2010 | Domestic Violence

Civil Harassment Restraining Order

Ms. Brewster successfully and compassionately represented me in a difficult Civil Harassment case. The case was initiated in September 2009 and Ms. Brewster assisted in obtaining an extension for a TRO September 2009 (my family and I were continually harassed and stalked March 2009 - August 2009). ...The TRO expired February 2010 and the harassment resumed, escalating in June 2010. Ms. Brewster helped me obtain an immediate TRO and a permanent restraining order was granted in July 2010. She was thorough and efficient.

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Michael Meehan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent attorney. I have referred clients to her in the area of Family Law. She is an excellent advocate for her attorneys. I am very comfortable endorsing her for anyone who wants a strong advocate."

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Jonah Chew

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is bright and tenacious. I opposed her for years when she was a District Attorney and developed a high regard of her work ethic and personality."

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Peter Clancy

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent criminal defense attorney."

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Johnny Griggs

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cecily Brewster is everything an attorney should be: brilliant, passionate and compassionate, with an abundance of insight and foresight. In addition, she is a relentless and effective advocate on behalf of her clients. Moreover, Cecily adheres to the highest ethical standards. Cecily is worthy of high praise. I endorse her highly and without reservation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2004 - 2007

U.S. Diplomat, U.S. Department of State

2001 - 2004

Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, San Francisco, CA

2000 - 2000

Law Clerk, Office of the District Attorney, Los Angeles

1999 - 1999

Law Clerk, Office of the District Attorney, San Francisco

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Loyola University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of California - Berkeley

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Languages

Italian

Russian

Spanish

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