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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Alyson | April 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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 Tim | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great attorney, helped all the way!

We found Kathleen Hennessy through Google and looked at her Avvo rating and found it satisfactory. Kathleen is very assertive, which is an asset in the courtroom or negotiations. She will talk your ear off, but that was because I had a lot of questions, as this was my first Custody hearing. Kathleen ...was very helpful all the way through the proceedings, and we came to a satisfactory arrangement with the other party. The result of the hearing/negotiations doesn't necessarily mean the attorney did something wrong or right, but in my case, it is. It is because of Kathleen Hennessy that we came to a reasonable agreement, and helped us understand how things were going to work. If I ever have to go to a hearing again, she's going to be my first choice.

Posted by Robert | March 26, 2014 | Child Custody

PUT THE BALL BACK IN YOUR COURT!

Kathleen really will fight for you! Since hiring Kathleen what seemed like a never ending divorce was put to rest. My custody time with my kids was increased and I no longer pay spousal support! Put the ball back in your court!!

Posted by Darrin | September 13, 2013 | Child Custody

Meet with Kathleen!

Kathleen is a shark in the courtroom and during negotiations. She stood by me during my nightmare of a divorce and she saved me thousands of dollars that I KNOW I would have lost with another attorney. She really cared for me and my son (really concerned) and fought hard for a good outcome. My cas...e was complex and involved multiple counties, custody, spousal support, child support, debt settlement, finalization, and opposing council who did their best to drag things out. She stuck by me the whole time. I pray I never will need her again, but if I did, I wouldn't go anywhere else. I absolutely recommend her. Hire Her!

Posted by Hector | June 28, 2013 | Child Custody

Kathleen Hennessy, simply the best !!!

Kathleen stood by my side through my what became an ugly divorce. When I tried to file for divorce on my own, my ex-wife lied to the court, and took my children, along with everything I had worked so hard for. After my first call to Kathleen, she quickly got my visitation back, and in the end I was... awarded with full custody of my children. This would have never been possible without Kathleen, whos' love and passion for the law makes her one of the most appreciated and ethical lawyers around. She is honest (even when it hurts), good-hearted, sincere, but most of all, a fighter till the end.

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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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