Jennifer Hemmer

Jennifer has been practicing Family Law exclusively since 2009 and became a Certified Family Law Specialist in 2019. She was selected as Super Lawyer every year since 2020 and was a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2013 to 2019. Ms. Hemmer attended the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law. While in law school, she clerked as an extern for the judges of the Family Relations Courthouse in Sacramento County, and she worked as a certified law student for the civil practice clinic on campus, representing clients in court and in settlement negotiations. After law school graduation, Jennifer worked with her mother, Camille Hemmer, in her family law practice. They became partners with Jill Barr in 2013. Jennifer and Jill continue the partnership after Camille’s retirement in 2020.

After receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1986, she played professional basketball in Germany. Following her time in Europe, she completed her Masters Degree in International Relations with an international business emphasis at Columbia University in New York City. Prior to entering law school, she had a 15-year career in sports and entertainment marketing in New York and San Francisco, working for the U.S. Soccer Federation, the National Basketball Association, and Visa.

Ms. Hemmer believes that reaching mutually agreeable solutions is the best approach to family law issues. However, when a negotiated settlement is not possible, she prepares thoroughly for litigation and is very tenacious in keeping with her competitive sports background. Ms. Hemmer also spends a tremendous amount of time volunteering in the family law community and in Sacramento for a variety of organizations.

Education

• J.D., 2008, University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, CA
• M.A., 1989, Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs, New York, NY
• B.A., 1986, Social Science Field Major, University of California, Berkeley

Awards & Accolades

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow.
• Certified Family Law Specialist since 2019.
• 2024 Judge James Mize Professionalism Award – selected by the Sacramento County Superior Court Family Law Judicial Officers.
• 2021 Commitment Award for dedication to advancing excellence in the family law community – selected by the Sacramento County Superior Court Family Law Judicial Officers.
• Super Lawyers – Rising Star 2013-2019, Super Lawyer 2020-present.
• Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court, Sacramento - Won natl. outstanding performance award in 2012.

Associations & Memberships

• Association of Certified Family Law Specialists – Board member since 2020 and current Sacramento Chapter Assistant Chair.
• Sacramento County Bar Family Law Executive Committee (2019 – 2023).
• Anthony M. Kennedy Inn of Court, Sacramento
  • Student Member - 2007-2008
  • Associate Member - 2010-2012 - Won natl. outstanding performance award in 2012.
  • Barrister Member – 2023 – ongoing.
• Rio Americano High School Sports Booster Board 2015-2020 (President 2018-2020).
• Sacramento Ballet Board - 2019 – present.