Sarah Allison Havens

Sarah Allison Havens

also known as Sarah Mose

2.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Carlsbad, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

2712 Loker Avenue West , CA 92010, #1117, Carlsbad, CA

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Biography

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The Traffic Accident Law Center is a San Diego personal injury law firm dedicated to obtaining financial compensation for auto accident victims. Our attorneys and staff members have a deep respect for Hispanic culture, and a strong desire to address Spanish culture needs. This is part of the reason why we focus on representing not only injury victims, but also the family members who have been negatively impacted by a loved one’s injuries or wrongful death. - See more at: http://www.sdinjuryattor

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

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HAVENS INJURY LAW, INC.

2712 Loker Avenue West , CA 92010, #1117, Carlsbad, CA, 92010

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Sarah Allison Havens's Reviews

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2.6 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by Truth | June 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

LEGAL MALPRACTICE, Name Calling, Refusal to file CCP 473, Neglect, Abuse and Etc.

I will update this review. I truly wish I had taken the other 1* reviews seriously. When I saw the other 1* reviews I thought they sounded so similar that they might be from the same person, although one is newer and one is from a few years back. They were smaller cases so I thought maybe that's why ...she didn't attend to them not that it's any excuse. Wrong! I have significant injuries which mean it's a large case and Sarah Havens KNOWINGLY committed LEGAL MALPRACTICE AND REFUSED TO FILE CCP 473 ! Sarah Havens is THE WORSE, MOST LAZY, MOST HEARTLESS so called attorney who KNOWINGLY MISSED AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT DEADLINE IN MY CASE that I hired her for! She KNEW how important this was to me! We talked about it before I signed a retainer, again a few days after. She dragged my case, did not send me to any doctors that I needed to go to. SHE LITERALLY CALLED ME THE DAY OF THE DEADLINE NOT TELLING ME THAT IT WAS THE DEADLINE AND FAILED TO MEET THE DEADLINE!!! She needs to be psychologically evaluated. PERIOD! She should NOT be allowed to be an attorney! Sarah Havens is playing with people's lives! She could have easily fixed this by filing a CCP 473 to admit that she missed an important date and she REFUSED TO DO SO! She is not just a terrible attorney. She is a terrible so called human with absolutely NO CONSCIENCE, NO REMORSE, NO GUILT and NO CARE for clients who trusted her! Sarah Havens lies, manipulates, derails, stone walls, gives constant silent treatments! I had to constantly chase her. She has TERRIBLE COMMUNICATION SKILLS and uses her clients to feed off! After being overly patient for 1.5 month I finally called her on missing the important deadline. Of course she used DARVO as any abuser does, she texted me NAME CALLING me with an insult that clearly fits her mental state well! She is a JOKE! She is NOT fit to be an attorney let alone a personal injury attorney playing with people's cases and lives! Shame on you, Sarah Havens! GOD'S JUSTICE AND KARMA WILL CHASE YOU STEP BY STEP AND TOWN TO TOWN UNTIL YOU FULLY PAY FOR WHAT YOU KNOWINGLY AND DESPICPICBLY DID FOR 1.5 MONTH AND MISSED THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT DEADLINE I TRUSTED YOU WITH!

Posted by Robert | November 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible Lazy Attroney

Sarah Havens is by far the worst Attorney I have ever hired. She cost me thousands of dollars and did absolutely nothing to resolve my case. If you want a lazy lawyer that will not do her due diligence in your case hire Sarah Havens she’s awful! I do not recommend Sarah to any family or friends you ...will be highly disappointed.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lazy and lied to us. cost us more than $8000 in promised settlement by her

We hired Sarah after getting a quick settlement offer from the insurance company of the college that hit us. Sarah said no, don't take it. I can get in $10k easily after repairs to your car and medical cost. Months went by, no response from Sarah and every time we followed up no update from. She k...ept saying she is waiting for documents. After more than 6 months of no results from Sarah, we fired her and she sends me email saying she worked "really" hard on this case. After getting in touch with the insurance company, they said they've already sent all the info to her and provided me proof but also said she never responded or follow through with claim. Now that so much time has gone by, their initial quick settlement has expired. Told the insurance company our situation with Sarah's lack of progress and they can see as well, they offered an even smaller cash settlement, far less than initially offered. All this is thanked to Sarah's lack of attention to our case. We guess it is because our case is so small and not worth her time while she chases bigger $$$ cases.

Posted by Russell | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Attorney motivated and knowledgable a complete package!

I have had nothing but great report with Sarah, She was thrust into my case in the middle of the proceedings and has been nothing but helpful, knowledgable and professional In every way. She has been very proactive in my case and has gone above and beyond to resolve some issues I have had in my proce...edings. I highly recommend her in any case you would like the beat attorney you can get !

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney! She gets results!

She really knows how to take on a challenge and she was very motivating! She was very informative throughout the whole process. She successfully reached the policy limits of the other insured and also helped with my uninsured motorist claim to help cover my remaining medical bills. I would strongl...y recommend her if you were injured in an auto accident.

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Sarah Allison Havens's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brett Peterson

Personal injury lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is well respected among Consumer Attorneys."

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Gregory McMenamy

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is an excellent attorney who is incredibly dedicated to her clients. She holds the intellect, drive and compassion to obtain the best possible results for the people she helps through their toughest times. She is also simply a nice person who you will enjoy having as your attorney."

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Christopher Stoy

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"Sarah has a passion for trial law that is unmatched. I worked with her at the Trial Lawyers College and was thoroughly impressed with her energy and passion for the law. You can't go wrong hiring Sarah."

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Michael Kyle

Unknown lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is a great trial attorney. She works tirelessly to get her clients the best possible result."

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Pressley Henningsen

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah works very hard and devotes herself to her cases. She is an advocate with the compassion and energy to get the job done."

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Lucas Foust

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah Havens works extremely hard for her clients. She is committed to each case as if it were her only case. I recommend Sarah to anyone involved in an automobile collision. She really knows how to work with insurance companies and cut through road blocks to get her clients everything they need to get through a very difficult situation."

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Daniel Stageman

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sarah has tons of energy and is constantly honing her professional skills. Which is good news for her clients!"

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Mary Anderson

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is a force to be reckoned with and goes to bat for her clients. She is knowledgeable and effective. I highly recommend Sarah!"

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Pablo Sartorio

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would recommend Sarah without any reservations. I had the pleasure and privilege to meet Sarah over a course we took over a few weeks. During that time I learned a lot about and from her as an attorney and also as a person. Sarah is an excellent, passionate, and resilient advocate. She also gives you 100% of her dedication and passion to tell your story. If you are looking for someone who would listen, care and fight for you, then the choice is clear... Choose Sarah Havens with great confidence."

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Tara Burd

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is one of the most fearless people I know. She's ambitious and determined to achieve positive results for her clients. I referred my own family to her and would do so again in the future."

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Jason Whooper

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Sarah from the San Diego legal community for several years. Her reputation precedes her. More recently, I had the pleasure of working along side her in a joint representation capacity involving our multiple plaintiffs in a complex personal injury case. She distinguished herself as a knowledgeable, compassionate, and aggressive advocate for both of our clients. We ultimately resolved the case by obtaining the defendant's full insurance policy limits."

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Jennifer Martinez

Car accident lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Havens is an experienced car accident attorney and I would not hesitate to recommend her."

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Benjamin Coughlan

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah has quickly developed as one of the best young personal injury lawyers in town. Her dedication to the Plaintiff's bar is unrivaled. She works extremely hard for her clients and has the results to show for it."

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Brian Lawler

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is an energetic, intelligent and hard working lawyer who gets great results for her clients. I endorse her as an up and coming young lawyer in the community who will continue to represent her clients zealously."

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David Seto

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is a true go getter and makes the extra efforts to win her clients cases. She also has a friendly approachable side and patiently explains to clients and other attorneys the facts and law in everyday language."

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Jeffrey Padilla

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is dedicated to her clients and a wealth of knowledge. I gladly endorse her."

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Jennifer Goldman

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is sharp, intelligent, driven, creative and exhibits tremendous compassion with her clients. I recommend Sarah without hesitation."

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Jayme Simpson

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Sarah when I was interning for Simpson-Moore. During that time I learned that Sarah is willing to go above and beyond for her clients. We spent quite a few late nights together in the office working on cases. Today Sarah is just as dedicated and hard working. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to personal injury cases and any client who ends up in her office is lucky to have her on their side."

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James Dicks

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Jed Cain

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Daniel Stageman

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John Carroll

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Matthew Passen

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Pablo Sartorio

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Jason Walker

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Pressley Henningsen

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Phillip Hall

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal

2015

Top 10 Lawyers, Personal Injury, San Diego Daily Transcript http://www.sddt.com/microsite/topattorney15/finalist.cfm?f=QX08FFR1&_t=Sarah+Allison+Havens

2015

Certification of Appreciation, Consumer Attorneys of California

2012

Certificate of Appreciation for Publication, Consumer Attorneys of California

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Trial Lawyer, Phillips & Pelly

2013 - 2016

Trial Lawyer, Gnau & Tamez Law Group, LLP; TRAFFIC ACCIDENT LAW CENTER

2012 - 2013

Trial Lawyer, Simpson Moore, LLP

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Bonnett, Fairbourn, Friedman and Balint

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Gomez Trial Attorneys

2010 - 2010

Judicial Law Clerk, The Honorable Steven R. Denton

Associations

2016 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Forum for Emerging Lawyers

Executive Committee

2015 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board Member, New Lawyers Division

2015 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Educational Committee

2015 - Present

Toastmasters International

Officer, Secretary

2013 - Present

American Inns of Court

Enright Inn Member

2010 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

2009 - Present

Lawyers Club

Member

2008 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

2011 - 2014

La Raza Bar Association

Member

2010 - 2013

Hon. J. Clifford Wallace American Inn of Court

Member

Education

2016

Trojan Horse

Graduate

2015

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

F Warrior

2013

National Institute of Trial Advocacy

Graduate, Deposition Skills

2013

San Diego Inn of Court

Graduate, Evidence Workshop

2012

National Institute of Trial Advocacy

Gradauate, Trial Advocacy Workshop

2012

San Diego Inn of Court

Graduate, Trial Advocacy Workshop

N/A

Univ of San Diego SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

San Diego State Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of Court

Post-Trial Motions

2014

Hon. J. Clifford Wallace American Inn of Court

Opening Statements & Closing Argument Idol

2014

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego & Consumer Attorneys of California

Trial Lawyer Careers

2012

Consumer Attorneys of California

What It Means To Be A Plaintiff's Attorney

2010

Hon. J. Clifford Wallace American Inn of Court

US Supreme Court Cases

Publications

2015

The Forum Magazine Tips for CCP 998 Offers

2014

For The Record Tips & Tricks for New Attorneys

2012

The Forum Magazine Effective Uses of Motions In Limine

Languages

English

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