About Angela
Angela Hawekotte is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1980. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Hawekotte is the principal attorney at Angela Hawekotte, A Professional Law Corporation, located at 790 East Colorado Boulevard, Suite 350, Pasadena, California 91101. She has been practicing law for over 45 years, serving clients throughout the Pasadena area and the greater Los Angeles County.
Ms. Hawekotte earned her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 1979. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1975. She also obtained a Diploma in International Law & Relations from the University College of Wales in Aberystwyth, UK, in 1979. During her time at Loyola Law School, she was recognized with the Board of Governor's Award in 2000 for her outstanding contributions to society, the practice of law, and the Loyola Law School community.
Ms. Hawekotte's practice areas include estate planning, probate, tax law, and business law. She assists clients with matters such as wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorships, business formation, mergers and acquisitions, and tax planning. Her practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, drafting of legal documents, negotiations, and representation in both state and federal courts. She is admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court.
Throughout her career, Ms. Hawekotte has been actively involved in various professional organizations. She is a member of the California State Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Pasadena Bar Association, where she served as president from 1998 to 1999. She has also been involved with the Irish American Bar Association and served as president of the Pasadena Police Foundation from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she has held positions on the Board of Regents of Mount Saint Mary's University, the Pasadena Rotary Club, the Pasadena Senior Center, and the Governing Board of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Ms. Hawekotte is fluent in English and French, enabling her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
Ms. Hawekotte is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California, though her license is currently inactive. This background provides her with a comprehensive understanding of tax and financial matters, which she integrates into her legal practice to offer clients well-rounded advice and representation. Her extensive experience and active involvement in the legal community underscore her commitment to providing quality legal services to her clients.
