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Atty. Sue Hawes

Atty. Sue Hawes

Sue Hawes is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, mediation law, workers compensation law. Sue received a B.A. degree from Sarah Lawrence College in 1959, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Sue Hawes at a glance

Sue Hawes is a workers comp and adr attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at Whittier College School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Sarah Lawrence College (B.A. Sarah, 1959). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sue Hawes is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, mediation law, workers compensation law
  • Sue received a B.A. degree from Sarah Lawrence College in 1959, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Sue practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sue Hawes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sue Hawes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Sue Hawes is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Sue Hawes is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Santa Barbara 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sue Hawes

Where is Sue Hawes's law office located?
Sue Hawes's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sue Hawes handle?
Sue Hawes focuses on workers comp, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sue Hawes practiced law?
Sue Hawes has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Sue Hawes go to law school?
Sue Hawes earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. Sarah, 1959).
How can I contact Sue Hawes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Whittier College School of Law
- 1983
B.A. Sarah
Sarah Lawrence College
- 1959

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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