Lauren Hacker

Lauren Hacker is an associate attorney whose passion for criminal defense stems from a lifelong appreciation for the meaningful impact an attorney can have on the lives of others. Inspired by her mother, a longtime criminal defense attorney who has operated a private practice in San Jose for nearly 40 years, Lauren witnessed firsthand the importance of having a dedicated advocate during some of life's most difficult moments. Watching her mother devote her career to helping others shaped Lauren's understanding of the criminal justice system and ultimately inspired her to pursue the same path.

Lauren attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, alongside her brother, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Markets and Culture, with a minor in Sociology, in 2021. Go Mustangs! Immediately following graduation, she returned to California to attend the University of San Diego School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2024.

Lauren believes that a person's worst moment should not define the rest of their life. Having grown up watching her mother's practice, she understands that sometimes good people make mistakes and find themselves in circumstances they never imagined. She is passionate about ensuring that every client is treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, and believes that effective representation begins with understanding the individual behind the case. Lauren is committed to advocating tirelessly for her clients and helping them navigate some of the most challenging experiences of their lives.