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Kathleen Rose Hennessy

4.2
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

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Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

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Kathleen Rose Hennessy's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | March 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Reckless. Zero ethics.insane.helps abusers.

My experience with Kathleen is anything but normal. Kathleen is the definition of dirty law attorneys. Thank you Kathleen for giving my family the platform to help women and children. I wouldn't have changed careers and saved my kids life, if you didn't give us the firm evidence to succeed in court a...nd prove domestic violence inside the court room. Using courts to abuse women and children is never ok or legal. Your antics, dramatics and Narcissistic manic behavior is pathetic. I pray for you everyday. Im sorry your mental health issues gives you the narrative you like to spin on women. Pathetic. My kids trauma is fully your accountability and fault. Today we are safe and truth is firmly in the court system. 500k later, 3 private investigators and law enforcement has given us enough to last a lifetime.

Posted by Cindy | December 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Attorney in Riverside County if you’re looking for Honesty

I hired Ms. Hennessy to represent myself in a Family Law case regarding my Spousal Support. Ms. Hennessy did her due diligence, very organized, honest, straight forward with her fees, no hidden agendas, but most of all she had ethics and she got the job done. My spousal Support stayed the same as a...warded, my attorney fees were paid and back support paid. I’d recommend Ms. Hennessy as an Attorney because she’s has integrity, ethics and cares about her clients.

Posted by Alyson | April 8, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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Amazing Attorney Fights for the Rights

Kathleen had her hands full when she took me on as a client. I had a long term domestic partnership with my ex. My case included my ex partner (police officer), domestic violence and three young kids. Kathleen was my back bone in such a stressful situation. She fought for the best situation for me an...d my kids. Kathleen took on what seemed like the world for the safety and life of my kids and I. She treated me the same as if I were in a heterosexual relationship, however, I was in a same sex relationship for over 20 years. I had a previous attorney and was sub par to Kathleen. My Ex's attorney was decent, however after a day in court with Kathleen the other attorney dropped my ex as a client. If you want a strong attorney who knows her stuff, Kathleen Hennessy is the Attorney for you!

Posted by Erika | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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The fighter a real lawyer “ hire her

She is still my lawyer she is more than a simple lawyer she is a fighter!!! I had her for almost 3 years my ex Narcistist husband took me to court many times because he don’t want to pay child support when he is an engineer now pretend to be a disability person !! My trial is on May and Kathleen stic...k with me She is more than a lawyer she is a human person and always cried next to me and hugged me when I need it !! Thank you Kathleen we will win on May God my guide you to end this horror night mare for many years . To all those women outside that are looking for a lawyer she is the one for you !! Trusted on her and listen what she said she is always right!

Posted by Amber | June 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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If you want the best, you want Kathleen Hennessy

Kathleen Hennessy was the best decision I ever made in hiring an attorney. I initially went with a different attorney because they claimed to have low retainer fees. They almost ruined my case by filing unnecessary stipulations and advising me to sign agreements that I never should have. When I hire...d Kathleen Hennessy, she turned everything around. My ex-husband tried filing dozens of ridiculous request for orders and domestic violence restraining orders multiple times. Kathleen not only got his order denied, I ended up getting the stay -away order against my ex-husband. I owe the peace and tranquility of my life after divorce court to Kathleen. Thank you Kathleen, you are the toughest, most honest, and hardworking attorney I have ever met and you have been a blessing to both me and my kids lives. Thank you for everything!!

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Work Experience

1995 - 2016

ATTORNEY, THE LAW OFFICE OF KATHLEEN R. HENNESSY

Education

1995

Western State University College of Law

law

1989

California St Univ Fullerton

undergraduate

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