Divorce, custody disputes, protection orders and domestic violence matters frequently involve highly sensitive personal information.
Industry Leading Security
Setting the standard for legal practitioners.
HLG is the beneficiary of a full development and IT infrastructure team. Since our formation in 1994, we have never been the victim of a successful ransomware attack or large scale data breach. We have made this page to educate you about the steps we take to safeguard your confidentiality and private data from black hat cybercriminals.
Family Law Cases Require Extraordinary Privacy
Clients may need to share:
Financial records
Medical information
Parenting records
Text messages
Social media evidence
Business information
Personal photographs
Confidential legal documents
Protecting this information is critical to achieving the best possible outcome while preserving your privacy and security.
How We Protect Your Information
Dedicated security team
Our dedicated security team brings decades years of combined cybersecurity experience at world-class organizations. Our security team is available 24x7x365 to respond to security incidents.
Staying on top of the latest in cybersecurity
We continuously monitor for potential vulnerabilities and review and update our code and systems configuration to ensure your data is always protected. Regular firmware, hardware, and software updates are mandatory.
Standardizing employee security protocols
HLG enforces a set of administrative, physical, and technical controls such as:
Office Access Policies
VPN Implementation
Password Manager Security
Two Factor Authentication for Internal Tools
Total Criminal Background Checks for Employees
Regular Security Audits
Meeting compliance requirements
Operating in accordance with GDPR legislation
Our CRM Clio is compliant with the terms found in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) guidelines, meeting requirements as both a data controller and data processor. Have confidence knowing your team can collaborate internationally.
Operating in accordance with PCI legislation
Our payment processing system is compliant with all 50 state bar requirements, and is built to ensure all payments are PCI compliant, ensuring your payments are processing processed efficiently and safely.
SOC2 Compliance
Our technology vendors have completed attestation of SOC2 in accordance with International Standards on Assurance Engagements (ISAES). This further affirms HLG’s commitment to following industry recognized best practices. Our partner’s SOC2 report is available upon request.
Tested in the 21st Century
Regular security tests
Every year, Hemmat Law’s CRM infrastructure is reviewed by leading technology & cybersecurity experts that routinely test for vulnerabilities using the most advanced techniques available. Your data is crucially protected from bad actors.
Built with best practices, on state-of-the art infrastructure
In-transit and at-rest encryption
HLG applies in-transit and at-rest encryption using industry best practices (such as HTTPS and TLS) to ensure your life’s data is stored and transmitted securely.
Automatic backups and redundant servers
To ensure your account data always remains accessible, HLG performs regular automatic system backups and makes use of multi-redundancy for its infrastructure, hosted in AWS’s cloud.
Built with data residency (and physical security) in mind
HLG’s cloud server is hosted in Washington state. Our hosting facilities are audited annually for security certifications (such as SOC 2 and ISO27001) to ensure they employ advanced physical security measures such as biometrics, CCTV cameras, and 24×7 on-site security. We also implement power redundancy to ensure 100% uptime in the case of server center power failure.
Secure development practices
HLG demands high internal standards for code quality, mandatory code reviews, and constant internal security updates on complex technical decisions.
Implementing advanced product features and controls
Role-based permissions
Every HLG staffer is assigned specified permissions, so they can’t access private information that they do not need. Additionally, none of our team has access to more than 4 digits of your payment information, for maximum security.
Two-factor authentication
We verify every login attempt via a mobile device authenticator app, SMS, and email layering across multiple platforms and on our firm-computers directly.
Password policies
We enforce strong passwords by mandating use of Dropbox Password – protecting access ot all of our team’s platforms at all times.
Login safeguards
Should a team member fail a login too many times, their platform accounts or computer is locked for authentication until it can be examined.
Session/Activity tracking
We log every email ever sent by any of our team, and a full activity audit log is maintained across our CRM, ensuring that every action is tracked and reviewed for malfeasance.
Cybersecurity Insurance
Should all of our safeguards and failsafes not be sufficient, HLG maintains comprehensive cyber-liability insurance, ensuring we are prepared to make any client whole should the worst come to pass.
Schedule a case evaluation
If you need any Family Law help, schedule a consultation today.
Leaders In Digital Evidence & Privacy Issues
Modern family law disputes increasingly involve:
Smartphones
Text messages
Social media accounts
Cloud storage
GPS tracking
Digital surveillance
Artificial intelligence tools
Online communications
Hemmat Law is recognized for its work helping clients navigate complex digital privacy and electronic evidence issues in Washington family law matters.
Security & Privacy Frequently Asked Questions
Is my information confidential when I contact Hemmat Law?
Contacting Hemmat Law does not automatically create attorney-client privilege.
How does Hemmat protect sensitive family law records?
Hemmat Law is committed to information security and protects sensitive family law records through a layered security program aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA standards. These frameworks include data encryption, user access controls, formal security policies, regular audits and continuous staff security training to ensure information and records are handled securely and properly.
Can my spouse access information I share with my lawyer?
No, any information you share and communicate with your attorney is protected by attorney-client privilege.
Are online consultations secure?
Yes. Hemmat conducts online consultations using secure, business-grade communication tools designed to protect your privacy. Sessions are safeguarded with encryption in transit, access controls, and secure authentication, helping ensure that only authorized participants can join.
How are payments processed safely?
Payments are processed securely through Clio, a trusted legal payments platform. Clio uses industry-standard safeguards such as encryption, secure payment gateways, and PCI-compliant processing to protect financial information. Hemmat does not store sensitive payment details directly, these are handled within Clio’s secure environment, ensuring transactions are protected from end to end.
What happens if there is a cybersecurity incident?
Hemmat maintains a documented incident response program aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA standards. If a cybersecurity incident occurs, it is quickly identified, contained, and investigated using established procedures. Relevant parties are notified as required, and steps are taken to remediate the issue and prevent recurrence. Continuous monitoring, audit logs, and regular testing help ensure any risks are addressed promptly and effectively.
Can I safely send text messages and electronic evidence?
Yes. Hemmat Law uses secure, industry-trusted tools to help ensure communications and documents are protected. We also conduct vendor reviews to ensure these tools are properly certified for security compliance standards.
Does Hemmat store my information securely?
Yes. Hemmat stores your information using secure, industry‑standard systems aligned with ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and HIPAA safeguards. Data is protected with encryption at rest and in transit, and access is restricted through role-based controls and secure authentication. We rely on trusted platforms like Clio, Dropbox, and Outlook, all of which maintain strong security practices and compliance standards. In addition, systems are continuously monitored and audited to help prevent unauthorized access and ensure your information remains confidential and secure.
How long are legal records retained?
Hemmat Law generally retains legal records for the length of your matter, and 7 years thereafter.
If you would like to know more about the Hemmat Law Group, or legal case norms, visit our Knowledge Center pages for more information.
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