Brenda Hillman is a native of Los Angeles and was raised in Beverly Hills.  Ms. Hillman received her J.D. from Whittier College School of Law in 1987 and began her career in civil litigation.  She has practiced family law exclusively since 1990.  Ms. Hillman is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, representing the highest level of professional excellence.  Ms. Hillman is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association.