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Dawn believes that being an effective advocate requires being forceful when it comes to defending client interests but also compassionate when helping them through the legal system. She will not back down, even in difficult contested issued, but she understands that the courtroom is not the only place to resolve the complex and sensitive issues commonly found in family law matters. Recognizing that every client and case is different, Renken Law Firm advocates the use of negotiation and mediation to resolve marital and child custody disputes. If negotiation or mediation fail to resolve the issue, Dawn is more than willing to take the matter to trial and is a successful advocate in the courtroom.
Dawn graduated sixth in her law school class, she earned almost every academic accolade awarded in law school, including being invited to become a member of the prestigious Order of Barristers and Willis Society.
Dawn is certified as an Amicus Attorney, a Guardian Ad Litem and an Attorney Ad Litem through the Children’s Friend in Court Program in Harris County. She is also an active member of the Houston Bar Association, including its Family Law sections. She helps in her community through volunteering with the Houston Bar Association and various other organizations.
Prior to law school, Dawn worked in accounting and business, developing a keen business acumen and knowledge of accounting that has been invaluable in her law career. In her free time, Dawn enjoys hiking (having summitted 2 of the 7 summits with eye to the remaining 5), running, participating in triathlons, successfully completing several 70.3 Ironman distance triathlons. Dawn also enjoys volunteering at Rock Steady Boxing North Houston, where she coaches people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Dawn graduated from the University of Texas in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. She attended Ohio Northern Law School on a Barrister scholarship, studied abroad in Geneva, Switzerland and earned her Juris Doctorate in 2003, graduating with distinction, in the top ten percent of her class. She was licensed in Texas in 2003.
She earned almost every academic accolade awarded in law school, including being invited to become a member of the prestigious Order of Barristers and Willis Society. After earning the A+ Book Award in Criminal Law, Dawn was asked to work as the Criminal Law teaching assistant to the incoming class. Dawn’s grade point average was high enough to earn her a position as an Associate Editor of the Ohio Northern Law Review, later graduating sixth in her class.
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11500 NW Freeway, #586, Houston, TX, 77092
48 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Kathleen | May 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Lawyer for Family Law
Needing a divorce lawyer and not being able to drive to downtown Houston I researched for a firm near my home. . After reading the reviews about Dawn Renken I just sensed this lawyer was the one I needed. And boy did my intuition pay off! She has a laid back attitude but extremely professional in h...
It was my pleasure Kathleen.
Posted by Angelia | March 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Caring, knowledgable, responsive, fighter...I would and will refer to everyone.
Dawn took me and my kids to heart. Their needs and my needs were at her best interest and at the same time she was very straight forward with what I could expect. I went into my divorce blinded and she sat me down to explain and make me understand exactly what I could expect. It's a scary time in som...
Thank you Angelia, that means a lot.
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2014 | Child Support
STAY FAR FAR AWAY. SHE'S NOT GOOD ON COURT
This lady lost my case, charged me a ridiculous fees, and expected me to pay more. I was in a better position in my case before hiring her. She was a disaster and she not be allowed to practice. I even told her during the case I wasn't pleased with her. She didn't get any better, lost my case, and no...
It's unfortunate when comments are posted anonymously because they are usually fake. In this case, it's comical. I have never threatened a client about posting the truth. All of the reviews on this page (save and except the anonymous ones) are from actual clients. I have not lost a child support case in the last 12 months and I care deeply about my clients and their children. Posts like this I take very personally and would be deeply hurt if it I thought it were an actual client. As it is, I think it's just sad that someone spends their time making things up to try to hurt someone. I can only assume this is a mother who lost their children in a custody battle that I won for my client, the father. As always, I hope people reading these reviews take into account that family law is very emotionally charged. When people lose their case, they want to blame someone. And because attorneys have no recourse against anonymous posts, this forum allows them to blame the other attorney. Come see me, meet me, then decide. The initial consult is free, because, despite what "anonymous" says, I'm not just in this for the money.
Posted by Tiana- | March 09, 2014 | Child Custody
YOU ROCK!
WOW! How can words express! YOU ROCK! YOU JAM! YOU ARE AMAZING! NOTABLE! DETERMINED! WELL KNOWN IN THE COURT ROOM- AND IN THE LEGAL COMMUNITY AS A VERY SHARP AND EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY! ADVOCATE FOR JUSTICE! I turned to Dawn after I had been battling for what seemed like half of my life in court as a s...
Thank you so much Tiana. It's so nice to get such expressive gratitude when I work so hard for each and every one of my clients. I know you will be fine, but if you should need me again, do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you again for your nice words.
Posted by James | October 20, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Total Confidence...
No one wants to be in court or have to deal with lawyers, judges or "the system." However, if that situation does arise, you want someone on your side that has the professional respect of their legal peers, inside knowledge of your situation, and the confidence that commands the court room when they ...
Thank you for the kind words James I hope everything continues to go our way.
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had cases with Dawn, and I have worked with her a a mediator. She is always thorough, prepared, and fights fiercely for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have used Dawn as a mediator in my cases. She is a knowledgeable Family Law Attorney and Mediator!"
"Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Ms. Renken are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos."
"Dawn is an excellent lawyer. She is very knowledgeable and professional. It was evident to me, during our work on a modification case, that she works hard and fights for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer.This attorney has a strong reputation, is a zealous advocate for the clients and is a credit to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Renken is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is handling a family law matter for me and I am very impressed by her expertise and professionalism. She is a pleasure to work with, returns calls quickly and her rates are quite reasonable. I would entrust her with any family law issues that arise in my practice in the future. Highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. Efficient, aggressive, and persuasive. Dawn Renken is always knowledgeable about any family law questions I need answered and has handled mutual clients with overlapping family and criminal issues. She is also efficient at working out civil and family law matters because she is able to spot the solution and does not need to drag out the legal battle unless absolutly necessary. Dawn Renken uses plain and simple logic to argue her cases and cases and works towards long term solutions."
"I endorse this lawyer. A skilled litigator, Dawn still manages to keep her focus on the best interests of the children in the cases she is involved in. When you go against her in Court, you had better be prepared but her approach is always reasonable and based on the law."
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2015
Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2010 - Present
Managing Partner, Renken Law Firm, PLLC
2004 - 2010
Managing Partner, Vossler & Renken, PLLC
2004 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Default Divorces in Harris County
2003
2002
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