Patricia Cyr

Patricia Cyr serves as Co-Director of the Domestic Violence Clinic and Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Irvine School of Law. She is also an Associate Attorney at Hittelman Strunk and contributes to non-profit organizations such as Laura’s House, which supports domestic violence survivors. Her legal expertise spans domestic violence victim representation, dissolution, and custody issues.

Education:

• Georgetown University Law Center: J.D. (cum laude, 2000)
• Georgetown University: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Stanford University: Master’s Degree in International Comparative Education

Research Interests: Patricia focuses on clinical legal education, domestic violence prevention, and legal strategies to protect victims. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, leveraging her background in psychology and education to address systemic issues in family law and public interest advocacy. She emphasizes practical skills training for law students and community-driven legal solutions.

Labs/Teams: She leads the Domestic Violence Clinic at UCI Law, which provides direct legal services to victims while serving as an educational platform for students. Additionally, she collaborates with Laura’s House to advance outreach and support for domestic violence survivors and their families.