Susan M. Hearne

Susan Hearne brings more than 25 years of California law enforcement and criminal justice experience to every case she handles. Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, she served as a California Peace Officer, a Probation Officer in Riverside County, and a Deputy District Attorney in Butte County. She trained law enforcement officers on California arrest laws and has taught criminal justice courses at local colleges. Having served in law enforcement, prosecution, and now criminal defense, Susan offers clients a rare and valuable perspective on building effective defense strategies.