Bryan Scott Owens

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Bryan Scott Owens

3.3
4 reviews
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Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Contracts & Agreements ... +7 more

3638 University Avenue, Suite 222, Riverside, CA

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About Bryan

Biography

Representing Businesses And Their Owners.

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Family 16%

Whether you are filing for a domestic violence restraining order, parentage, divorce, custody, or support, we can help you through the process to maintain your family relationships.

9 years

16%
Business 15%

Whether you are forming a new business, managing a current business, terminating a business, or having problems with a business partner, we can help you through the process.

13 years

15%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

Whether you are creating a contract or seeking to enforce one, we can help you through the extensive legal jargon.

13 years

15%
Criminal Defense 15%

Being accused of a crime can cause serious anxiety. We will help you through the process.

11 years

15%
Employment and Labor 15%

Being an employer or employee can be extremely challenging with the state of the many laws governing the relationship. We can help you navigate California law to ensure all laws are being complied with or to determine what you are owed if not.

13 years

15%
Real Estate 12%

Property ownership has many rights associated therewith. We can help you to understand those rights, partition your property, or litigate to maintain your ownership.

13 years

12%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 5%

When your financial situation is not ideal, we can help you through the rigors of filing for bankruptcy and will stand by you through the bankruptcy process to ensure your debts are discharged and you can begin your financial life anew.

11 years

5%
Estate Planning 5%

If you have an estate over the threshold to be considered a small estate, it would be wise to avoid probate and the costs associated therewith by having a strong estate plan. We can help you create your estate plan.

11 years

5%
Debt Collection 1%

Winning a judgment in a lawsuit is only the beginning. Once you have that judgment you need someone experienced who understands the laws and collections procedures to receive the compensation you are owed.

13 years

1%
Wrongful Termination 1%

The legal understanding of a wrongful termination can be very difficult to understand. If you have been sued for wrongful termination or believe you have been wrongfully terminated, we can help you understand and pursue your rights.

13 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-500 per hour

Contingency

25%-50%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2025

Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

ABOVE THE BAR LAW

3638 University Avenue, Suite 222, Riverside, CA, 92501

abovethebarlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Bryan Scott Owens's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Helpful and understanding

I recommend Bryan as he is knowledgeable and gives you the time of day. Pretty sure I'm hiring him based on that and just waiting to get a continuance and then we can get started. Thank you.

Posted by Drew | March 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Great counsel. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great attorney. Always willing to go the extra mile. He is diligent and very thorough. Does an amazing job at explaining everything and thinks outside of the box.

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Michael Doland

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Mr. Owens are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are precisely the qualities that every client would look for in an attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2025

Special Recognition Award, Leo A. Deegan American Inn of Court

2011

ALI-ABA Scholarship & Leadership Award, ALI-ABA

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Above the Bar Law

2018 - 2025

Owner/Attorney, Sahgun Law APC

2015 - 2018

Attorney, Law Office of Bryan S. Owens

2011 - 2017

Adjunct Professor, Western State College of Law at Argosy University

2009 - 2015

Attorney, Callahan, Thompson, Sherman & Caudill, LLP

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, Callahan McCune & Willis

Associations

2014 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of California

2013 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of California

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

2012 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Tax Law Section

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

2011 - Present

State Bar of California

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Central District of California

2012 - 2017

Orange County Bar Association

Education

2014

Chapman University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2011

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California St Univ Fullerton

Publications

2013

Newsletter Between Concepcion and a Hard Place

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Bryan earned significant contribution points in 2025.

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