Dawn Marie Dell'Acqua

Dawn Marie Dell'Acqua

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

2727 Camino del Rio S #202, San Diego, CA

About Dawn

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

30 years

20%
Family 20%

30 years

20%
Appeals 10%

16 years

10%
Child Support 10%

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 6 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2019

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Ofc Dawn Dell'Acqua APC

2727 Camino del Rio S #202, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Dawn Marie Dell'Acqua's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Thank you Dawn

I needed an attorney and I needed a good one. I was fortunate to find the Law Office of Dawn Dellacqua to represent me through a challenging lawsuit. Dawn and her team exhibited a high level of integrity and kept me informed throughout the entire process. She listened carefully and explained legal te...rms, which made this lawsuit so much easier for me. This firm’s representation was executed professionally and with my best interest at heart.

Posted by Hannah | December 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

THE BEST FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

I contacted Dawn regarding a custody battle I was undergoing with my ex. Her expertise and insight put me at ease and I had little to do or worry about. Dawn and her team took care of everything for me so that I wouldn't have to stress. With Dawn's amazing help I was able to win full custody of my tw...o children in addition to receiving child support plus spousal support ! Thank you The Law Office of Dawn Dellaqua !

Posted by Ned | March 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best of the Best!

If you are reading this review then you are obviously in need of an attorney. Search no further. Simply put, Dawn is the best! I can speak from personal experience that Dawn is both knowledgeable and skilled at her craft while maintaining a supportive personable relationship with you, her clie...nt, during what is most likely a very trying and challenging time. If you are in need of representation then I highly recommend Dawn. She has never let me down and I continue to completely trust her with the most important part of my life, my children. Rest assured you are in good hands with Dawn.

Posted by Debi | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Family Law Specialist

I totally recommend Dawn Dell’Acqua as your attorney. I retained Dawn for my divorce. My ex was pro per, then hired 3 different attorneys/law firms during the course of our divorce, to defend him. One of the attorneys was from the brass knuckle law firm that has billboards along the highway. As Dawn ...once remarked my case was not that difficult—he made it difficult. Dawn is a dedicated professional who created solutions that gets to the heart of the matter with the least cost even when tasked with someone very argumentative and unyielding. She's compassionate, honest, straight-forward and family certified. She has your back. I’m so grateful for her being my attorney of record. Hopefully I will not need her services again, but if I do, I’d give her a call.

Posted by Jim. | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Success, The Best for our Journey.

Dawn is simply the Best when it comes to her Profession and knowing the Laws, how our system works and reading people. When I began working with Dawn she explained how everything would work and the plan for our Journey which helped me to relax and have that Trust that I knew I was in good hands. Daw...n knew the correct way to move on our situation without hesitation and was very through, precise and professional in how she handled all areas of my case. She told me we would have success and it came about very quickly considering how long these types of situations can take. My Daughter is a major part of my life now thanks to having Dawn represent me so If you need help and want success with your situation then work with the Best, Dawn Dell'Acqua.

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Colleen Warren

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is a pleasure to work with & was resolution minded throughout the entire case we were working on."

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Elizabeth Johnson

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Dell'Acqua is a sharp litigator and passionate advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best Under 40, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2014

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2004

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Dawn Dell'Acqua, APC

1999 - 2002

Associate Attorney, Law Office of Richard Feuerstein APC

1996 - 1999

Bureau of Child Support Enforcement Attorney, San Diego District Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

San Diego Family Law Bar Association

Board of Directors

2013 - Present

San Diego Family Law Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Office of Assigned Counsel

Appointed Counsel

1999 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member Family Law Section

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Western Conference of Teamsters

Panel Attorney

Education

1996

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

California State University, Sacramento

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Family Court Contempt Training

Family Court & Family Support Division Contempt Cases

2007

CFLS Winter Seminar

Contempts

Languages

English

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