Vanessa Villarruel

Associate

Through hard work and dedication, Vanessa Villarruel uses her critical thinking and litigation skills to advocate for clients in a range of family law matters.

Vanessa recognizes that many of her clients are experiencing a stressful and emotionally charged time in their lives. She is passionate about assisting her clients through the complexities of their legal issues while displaying empathy. Vanessa uses a collaborative and cost-efficient approach to deliver results for her clients.


Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2024
  • Child Welfare Practicum at UC College of the Law, 2023
  • UC College of the Law, Senior Notes Editor, 2022-2023

Honors & Rankings

  • Order of the Coif
  • UC Law Honors Society
  • Thurston Society
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Highest Grade in Multiple Classes, Including Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, and Legal Research & Writing I & II

Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2024
  • Child Welfare Practicum at UC College of the Law, 2023
  • UC College of the Law, Senior Notes Editor, 2022-2023

Honors & Rankings

  • Order of the Coif
  • UC Law Honors Society
  • Thurston Society
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Highest Grade in Multiple Classes, Including Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, and Legal Research & Writing I & II