Jennifer Crum Selected as one of The Best Lawyers in America
Jennifer Crum has once again been recognized as San Francisco's Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" for 2027 by Best Lawyers, marking her third time receiving this distinction, following prior honors in 2025 and 2023.
This distinction is regarded as one of the most prestigious in the legal profession, as it is conferred upon a single practitioner in each practice area and geographic region, based exclusively on the confidential evaluations of fellow attorneys. Jennifer's recurring recognition reflects the sustained trust and respect she has earned within the legal community, as well as her continued excellence and leadership in family law over the years.
Known for customized, big-picture and forward-facing strategies, Crum advocates for her clients’ positions, while negotiating settlements or litigating disputed issues, allowing her clients to move forward positively with their lives.
Crum works diligently and assertively on divorce and marital issues for clients who are leaders and innovators in technology, venture capital, hedge funds, private equity, privately held companies and real estate.
As a Certified Family Law Specialist and Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Crum is among an elite group of recognized family law experts in California. She is a trained and proven advocate in all divorce forums, including in negotiated settlements, before private judges and when pursuing litigation in court.
Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America publication were recognized by 9.4 million of their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 148 practice areas. For the 2021 Edition, only 6% of lawyers in private practice in the United States were recognized, Crum being among them. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”
Hanson Crawford Crum is one of the leading family law firms providing services to clients throughout Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and Marin. Its deep bench, size and range of experience enables the firm to handle some of the most complex and financially sophisticated family law cases.
