About Carey Leanne
Carey Leanne Haydon studied criminology, psychology and law before turning to legal practice. She earned a B.S. from National University in a program that combined those three disciplines. She went on to complete a J.D. at San Joaquin College of Law, where classroom study and practical exercises shaped her understanding of how legal rules interact with human behavior.
Haydon is licensed to practice in California. Her path from undergraduate study to law school created an unusual foundation for a lawyer: an academic background in the social sciences paired with formal legal training. That combination appears in how she assesses problems and prepares matters for a courtroom or negotiation table. She pays attention to fact patterns and human dynamics, alongside statutes and precedent.
Details of her early career roles are not summarized here, but her move into private practice led to her current office affiliation. At Borton Petrini, LLP she joined a larger team environment and took on responsibilities that require careful case management and client communication. Colleagues describe her work style as methodical; she tends to break complex problems into manageable parts and to set clear expectations for clients.
Haydon’s education gives her a particular lens on client problems. Training in criminology and psychology informs how she evaluates witness accounts, prepares examinations, and considers the likely responses of opposing parties. Her legal education supplies the doctrinal tools she needs to translate those assessments into pleadings, motions and strategy. Put simply, she combines social-science instincts with legal procedure when preparing a matter for court or settlement.
As of 2026 she is based at Borton Petrini, LLP and practices under California law. Her current practice at Borton Petrini centers on California matters that draw on her training in criminology, psychology and law.
