Atty. Heather M. Cullen
Heather M. Cullen, CFLS, is the founding attorney of the Cullen Family Law Group and a distinguished Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
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Heather M. Cullen is a Founder based in Riverside, California, practicing at Cullen Family Law Group. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court Central District of California (1998). Educated at University of California, Davis School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California, Riverside B.A. Philosophy / Law & Society (—). Serands clients in Riverside, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heather M. Cullen, CFLS, is the founding attorney of the Cullen Family Law Group and a distinguished Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- With over two decades of exclusive family law practice, Heather’s expertise spans complex divorce, child custody, high-asset property division, spousal support, and domestic violence matters
- She is highly regarded for her strategic litigation skills, negotiation abilities, and compassionate client approach
- Under her leadership, the firm has earned recognition in Super Lawyers® and numerous regional awards, reflecting a sustained commitment to excellence
- Heather holds her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis School of Law (King Hall) and is an active member of prominent legal associations, including the California State Bar, Riverside County Bar, and San Bernardino County Bar Association
- As a trusted advocate, Heather delivers personalized legal strategies and effective solutions for clients across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties
- Her advanced certification places her among the top 5% of family law attorneys statewide, underscoring her dedication to navigating clients through sensitive and complex family law matters with professionalism and integrity
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Heather M. Cullen's Areas of Practice
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Heather M. Cullen is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Heather M. Cullen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Heather M. Cullen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Riverside are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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