Lisa Morgan Bethune

Lisa Morgan Bethune

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 29 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 23 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2002

Retired

No misconduct found

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Lisa Morgan Bethune's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2010 | Criminal Defense

AGRESSIVE DEFENSE

I have no words to describe the ability of this lawyer while representing a client in the courtroom, she is THE BEST! Persistent,argumentative,inteligent,she nevers give up until she can prove your innocence. She will set the perfect platform for a winning-trial. In a nutshell she will protectect you... from abusive prosecutors.

Posted by Sarah Van Lier | July 07, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Wanted a hard lawyer to do her job.................. Lisa Bethune

After my first appearance in court i never had to appear in front of the judge again . Lisa had gone threw 9 or so district attorneys to get me fair sentence . in the end i got a very low sentences serving just weekends , she was very understandable an pushed for the care of my infant child . I was a...lso pregnant during the hiring of lisa bethune an was having a really hard time , she was very understanding an work with me very well with the fee's . lisa bethune has been e great help to me i would surely hiring again . Thanks Sarah VanLier

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Joseph Dane

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ms. Bethune for years and have always been impressed with her legal knowledge, skills and people skills. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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David Dastrup

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jay Finnecy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been consistently impressed with Ms. Bethune's answers to criminal defense questions posted on AVVO. Her answers demonstrate a broad knowledge of criminal law and procedure including practical solutions as well."

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Robert Keates

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Ms. Bethune as a public defender handling criminal matters in CA. She has a high degree of experience and professionalism and I would gladly refer clients to her. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

CEO, Bethune Law Corporation

2006 - 2008

Deputy Public Defender, Orange County Public Defender Office

2003 - 2006

Defense Attorney, Committee for Public Counsel Services

1998 - 2002

Deputy District Attorney, Orange County District Attorney's Office

1997 - 1998

Deputy District Attorney, Lake County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Member

2015 - Present

California Women Lawyers

Member

2015 - Present

Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

Suffolk University Law School

J.D.

1992

Northeastern University

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

1996

Suffolk University Law Review The Admissibility of Uncharged Misconduct Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases

Languages

English

Activity

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