"Susan was wonderful to work with. She was knowledgeable, professional, and helped move the process forward every step of the way. I truly appreciated her guidance and support throughout the experience. I highly recommend Nor Cal Criminal Law to anyone in need of knowledgeable legal representation." read more

Susan has been the biggest help in my navigation of the legal system; she is patient, knowledgeable, and a great communicator. I reached out to her after 11 years to request her representation for an expungement and now recently, for help gathering old documents I needed for my new position, and she went above and beyond. Even after over a decade, she remembered my case and took the time to track everything down quickly and thoroughly. I'm incredibly grateful for her continued support and professionalism. If you're looking for someone who's not only excellent at what they do but genuinely cares, she's the one you want in your corner for sure. read more

Susan is an excellent attorney. Her representation of clients is intelligent and thoughtful. She cares. Every client I have ever referred to Susan has personally come back to thank me for the excellent referral. read more

I called Susan seeking to retain a criminal appellant attorney. While she declined, she did refer me to other three other attorneys. She clearly demonstrated the care she has for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. read more

I highly recommend Susan. She was there from start to finish. I am so happy we found her! she is there to answer any call or text message if you have any questions or concerns. She was kind and gave my husband and I faith in an old case my husband had. She was able to close his case successfully. She is simply the best criminal lawyer and someone to trust. Thank u again Susan. My husband and I appreciate you so much. P.s we love and miss Justice her adorable dog read more

susan handled multiple cases for me . not only did she do an amazing job but she was very reasonable with her prices. I truly believe Susan takes a personal interest in her clients and puts all that she has to offer to work to help people like myself. I'm more than happy with the outcome and I would recommend Susan to anybody. thank you Susan. read more

I did a consultation and helped me to see the reality of what was happening, to make wiser decisions due to taking her time to educated me on the process, was kind, caring, empathetic, and knowledgeable. She takes the time to listen and to give very important feedback. She is honest and smart. She answers text and calls. read more

Susan Hearne offers excellent legal advice, is very knowledgeable ,is very available to communicate with , has great follow though and is a personable and kind human being. I strongly recommend her for legal help. read more

Thank you Nicole Diamond for helping our daughter through a difficult situation. You were so kind and helped us through the court process.

I had a misdemeanor petty theft in Butte county and moved away after completing my degree. I reached out to Susan and her team for help with dealing with the matter. Susan walked me through the court process and made me feel super comfortable with her representing me. She showed in court for me and handled the the case professionally keeping me up to date with everything going on. I would 10/10 recommend you to allow her and her firm to represent you. I forgot to mention she is super affordable. read more

Susan and her staff were very helpful with my daughters MIP. I am located out of state and Susan not only put myself at ease but my daughter as well. My daughter never had to step foot in court, Misdemeanor dropped, and no loss of drivers license. She kept us both well informed throughout the process. I would highly recommend Susan and her office. Thank you from both of us. read more

When I turned to Susan, I was very worried about my MIP case being that I've never had any criminal history at all.During and in between my court hearing I never had an issue with miscommunication. Susan and her assistant were able to answer all my questions and assist all my needs. I talked to many attorney's and was told that the best outcome would be a restricted license. Susan was actually able to get my case dismissed which was very relieving for me. I am so grateful for everything Susan and her team were able to do for me. I couldn't give Susan more recognition and praise. Thank you so much Susan!! read more

I've known Susan for over 15 years; both as a Peace Officer and as a defense attorney. Her balanced and knowledgeable experience from both sides of the law allow her to approach each case from a unique perspective. She has a well-earned reputation for integrity, straight talk and strategic thinking. Susan's professionalism, enthusiasm, and responsiveness coupled with her legal acumen displays all the attributes I expect in an effective attorney! As both a friend and a client I could give no greater recommendation for all your legal concerns! read more

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Susan Hearne and her associates helped my teenage son navigate and overcome the many issues involved with a DUI with GBI. My son was going to be charged with 2 Felony accounts and Susan and her staff were able to work with the DA and get a reduced charge to a Simple DUI with injury. He went from a Felony with a possible 7 year jail sentence to a misdemeanor and 48 hour ankle surveillance. Susan knows how to get things done the right way with her vast knowledge and experience. I can't explain how pleased and grateful we are for all her hard work. My son is deeply sorry for his behavior and can't believe how lucky/blessed he is to have Susan as his attorney. She even helped him with his job search. She's a supportive, caring and strong attorney. Our family recommends her for any case!! Thank you Susan!!! read more

Susan was THE person I needed in the time and situation I was positioned in. She helped me with information on other cases I had, and info useful to help me in the future. She also taught me some good life values and things the govt/ law enforcement can do, so I could keep my head clear. She was there any time I would step in, or even call/text. I wasn't in the best situation and she helped me figure out a comprehensible avenue I could pursue in order to achieve my overall goal. In summary, if anyone is looking for a hard working, punctual, above average attorney or any help with any alcohol related problems, she is the captain of this ship. She tells you how it is, and the best options of approach to the situation. Susan is such a great person along with a great business person. Highly Recommend. Thank you read more

Susan took care of my son's open container violation and kept us informed the entire time. At no time did I have to call her or wonder what was going on. I appreciated Susan for doing what she said she would do, and then take it a step farther by informing not only my son, but myself as to the next steps that needed to be handled. Thank you Susan for a job well done. read more

Susan is amazing and I highly recommend her for any needs you might encounter when finding trouble in Chico ! The word "thank you" doesn't express the magnitude of my appreciation for her read more

As a parent, to find out your child has gotten a citation is frightening. Susan was honest and amazingly professional, thorough, and kind. She is an excellent lawyer who knows the law. In fact, she was aware of a change in the law that went into effect the day before before our court date and alerted the court, who then applied it to the judgement in the case. I really cannot say enough good things about Susan and her office. read more

I fully recommend Susan Hearne to anyone needing an attorney. I contacted Susan after receiving a citation in Oroville and am completely satisfied by her services. From the first phone call, Susan proved to be knowledgeable and a competent professional while maintaining the feeling that I was talking about my legal trouble with a friend. Although Susan quoted me an extremely reasonable price, she never hesitated to quickly respond to my many questions in the weeks before my initial trial hearing. Since I live in San Francisco, one of the best part of Susan's service was her ability to represent me in court, saving me from taking a day off from work and driving 3 hours each way. On top of all of this, Susan talked my citation down from a misdemeanor to an infraction, a difference in fines that more than made up for the cost of her legal services. Before contacting Susan, I was not sure that it was necessary to have a lawyer and was considering representing myself. In retrospect, I am so thankful that I called Susan. The reduction in stress, the information she gave me and her success in court were invaluable and I will be forever thankful for her service. read more

I made a serious mistake in judgement out of a desperate situation in my life. I found myself in jail and needed help. A year and a half later, I had a terrible attorney from Chico, who had grossly mishandled my case. That's when I searched yelp, and found Susan Hearne. After a brief conversation, I immediately fired my attorney and hired her. She knew what she was doing, and took swift action on my case. Not only did she get exceptional results in a very short amount of time, she also treated me kindly. She has stayed the course, and remained my attorney on record, even appearing in my absence. I am completely satisfied with every dollar I have spent, and feel honored to have her on my side. Her pricing was completely reasonable, especially considering the service I have received. I am honored to know her, and would recommend her to anyone who needs outstanding representation. read more

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. Little did I know at my first weekend at Chico state that I would encounter such a crap time with the zero tolerance cops. Long story short. Having a good time I was written and fined a ticket for minor in possession of alcohol. Not knowing much I went to court plead not guilty. I ended up realizing I needed help. I looked online read the BEST reviews and met 30 minutes before my hearing and had her do her thing and a month later I walked away with what I was ok with and still had my license. Which was a huge thing. Thank you nor cal law. Ps. I have since had nor cal represent me in other cases. Being cheap will cost you for the best bang for your buck. Call nor cal. Where they treat you like someone you can trust not just another client. read more

I was very nervous going into the process of early termination of probation and expungement because of the fear of cost and not being able to find someone who would actually represent me to the highest degree without me being physically present in the process. Susan and her office offered everything I could ask for. On top of being extremely pleasant and easy to work with they were also very prompt and kept me informed during the whole process. Compared to what i thought I was going to have to pay, the price was very reasonable. Can't be more thankful! read more

Susan is amazing! I was arrested for a DUI on Christmas eve and was devastated and scared. I called Susan a few days later and she called me on a Saturday! I immediately hired her. I was charged with a high BAC, resisting arrest, and fighting with and officer. Susan got all charges dropped except the DUI. She is professional, personable and highly skilled at her work. She attended all court dates and I never had to appear, which is amazing since I don't live in the area where I got arrested. Just as important as her legal knowledge and application is the fact that she is a genuinely NICE person. She calmed me down when I was freaking out about the ramifications of my incredibly poor decision making skills. Susan puts in a ton of time and effort into her cases and keeps you informed on actions you can take to promote your case. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of having a DUI.....hire Susan. You won't regret it. read more

Hands down, the best person to go to take care of early termination of probation and expungements. I could not be happier with the genuine concern and service that I received from Susan and Kara. Thank you again for all your help!!! read more

Probation terminated and DUI expunged from my record thanks to the hard work and dedication of Susan and her staff. I was charged with a DUI back in the Fall of 2011. I was completely devastated with my poor decision making and an emotional wreck after the incident. I didn't want to involve my parents in the financial and legal burdens of my stupidity, so I sought legal help and happened to come across Susan's name on the internet. The first time I met Susan, I was an emotional wreck but she was able to calm me down and assure me everything would be okay. Susan was able to inform me about the DUI process and what to expect. She filed all the paperwork and appeared in court for me, I just paid my fees and attended the DUI classes, amongst other self-help classes I decided to enroll myself in. After filing motions and having several court hearings (non of which I had to attend) I have successfully been granted termination of probation and expungement of the DUI from my record. Without the help of Susan and her staff, who knows where I'd be and what I'd be doing with my life. Susan is not only a great attorney but sincerely cares about her clients and will make sure you are informed every step of the way during the legal process(es). Susan was worth every single penny that this DUI has cost me and I would HIGHLY recommend her for anyone going through legal trouble. She knows the system and is dedicated to helping her clients receive the best outcome. I admire your work ethic, passion and compassion... keep up the great work Susan! Thanks again! :) read more

I would recommend Susan and her team to anyone looking for legal help and advice, she is extremely diligent and very affordable, I was represented in court by Brenden and he was always available when I needed him, and he was professional and relentless in making sure I was taken care of in and winning my trials. In reality he gave me my life back and I could not be more appreciative! These people are amazing at what they do, I will continue to use the team for advice and help if I ever need it, and I would recommend them to any and everyone. Thank you Susan, Brenden and Co.!!!! read more

Sue is easy to talk to and I believe she can bring light to any situation she is presented with. We recently became acquainted though a common professional group we attend. Sue is very knowledgeable and I'm confident she is great at what she does. read more

Susan will seriously not stop until she finds a way to win your case! She is an amazing person and cares for her clients. Great work Susan, you should be proud of yourself. read more

My son was charged with a MIP in Chico. I choose Susan because of her great reviews on yelp and I was so glad I did.She was so kind and easy to work with. Her office kept me informed of my son's case. She was able to get his case dismissed on a technicality because she knew the law! read more

Susan was an excellent Lawyer and literally helped me through every part of the legal court process. She was also there for me with support when i did not know what was happening in and out of the courtroom.I would highly recommend her to anyone needing an attorney. Thanks again for everything!!! read more

I first learned of Susan through yelp and, just as the reviews I read said, she was the most understanding of everyone I spoke with. After our first phone conversation, I knew I wanted her to represent me for an issue that popped up. She is not your typical "jerk" lawyer. She was OUTSTANDING!! She really saved my buns! I couldn't have made a better choice. Don't hesitate to reach out to her for whatever you may need--You Won't regret it read more

If there were 6 stars available I would have given that many. Susan Hearne is an excellent Attorney. From my initial call through the final proceedings, Susan was always there to help guide us in the process. She explained things clearly and laid out a logical defense. Her associate Daniel Ledford was also very professional and extremely helpful. Additionally, I felt her rates were very reasonable and she is very timely in returning calls and spends as much time as necessary to help you understand the complexities of the legal system. We could not have done this without legal assistance and I believe that we would not have obtained the successful outcome without Susan handling the case. I consider Susan Hearne to be a premier Attorney and I would not hesitiate to call her again if needed. Thank you Susan. read more

Our son had the need for a criminal attorney in Chico, and we live in the San Francisco Bay Area. We really didn't know where to turn and what to do. Due to the nature of the case, we realized we needed an attorney--and fast!! We figured our best bet was to search the Internet which is where we ran across Susan's website and a slew of positive reviews. After reading her bio and the numerous five-star reviews, we decided to contact Susan and were impressed with her knowledge, experience and compassion. Upon meeting Susan, we really felt she had our son's best interests at heart and she was honest and up front with us about our son's case. Upon leaving her office, we definitely felt a sense of relief knowing that she would do everything in her power to help our son. Our son had numerous contacts with Susan during the process and he was very comfortable with her and couldn't say enough positive things about her. Susan kept our son and us informed and was extremely thorough, going above and beyond to prepare for his defense. Due to her hard work and expertise, the case had a positive outcome. We will never be able to thank Susan enough and would definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of an attorney. This has been the most stressful three months EVER and somehow thank you just doesn't seem enough. We will forever be indebted to Susan. THANK YOU!!!!! read more

We will find out tomorrow about my son's case,(u completed community service), but even withou that, I can recommend Susan. She immediately returns call, takes car of business, is actuallyNICE, and truly cares. If I knew about her in the first place, I doubt my son's issue would have gotten to this place. Reasonable rates, compete tent and nice, good office staff! read more

Ms. Hearne is an excellent attorney. Like many others, I went online and was fortunate enough to come across Ms. Hearne's website and a ton of positive reviews. I called her office right before the close of business and her legal assistant (Debbie, who is also great!) was very receptive and informed me that she would pass my information on to Ms. Hearne. I expected a phone call the next day, but received a call back within an hour. Ms. Hearne was knowledgeable and compassionate. Within ten minutes of our conversation, which lasted forty-five minutes, I knew I had found the attorney for me. I was kept informed from start to finish and was more than pleased with all aspects of the services provided. If you need an attorney, look no further than Ms. Hearne. You will not regret it! Thank you, to Ms. Hearne and her staff for all of their help! read more

Susan and her staff are by far the most professional and help full law firm I have had help from. She kept me informed from start to finish. When well above to help me save money in my cases. Saved me a lot of money on my cases. I can not thank her and her staff enough. read more