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Dawn M. Saenz

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Avvo Rating8.9
  • Riverside, CA
  • Licensed for 6 years
Dawn M. Saenz
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About Dawn

You don't just need an attorney...you need the RIGHT attorney. Call us today to discuss your case.

From single mom to attorney! 

 

As a divored parent in a high-conflict custody battle that went on for years and years, I understand the stress of litigation. 

 

In the early stages of what would be an ten-year custody battle, I started drafting my declarations so that I could save money with my attorney.  As an English major, I had a flair with sentence structure and a way with words.  It saved me a lot of money and I was encouraged to pursue my education.

 

For sixteen years I went to school. First to obtain my undergraduate degree, and then on to law school.  I attended at night while working full-time and never missing any of my daughter's activities. 

 

I understand litigation from both sides of the aisle.  It can be nasty and brutal, or parties can be reasonable.  My office tries to settle matters and keep the costs down.

 

In high-conflict cases, I am always ready to do battle.  I know that when I walk into the courtroom there are children's lives at stake.  I arrive early, prepared, and ready to obtain the best result possible.

If you need someone who understands the system, has seen the ugly side of litigation, and is willing to agressively handle your case...then call my office.  Consultations are free for Avvo clients.

Practice areas

Personal injuryCriminal defenseFamily
  1. Family: 90%

  2. Criminal defense: 5%

  3. Personal injury: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

6216 Brockton Ave., Ste. 213
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The Law Office of Dawn M. Saenz

6216 Brockton Ave., Ste. 213
Riverside, CA, 92506

Office (951) 682-1233

Website

http://www.dsaenzlaw.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201311/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers1057
Legal guides0
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLaw Offices of Dawn M. Saenz2012 - Present
Law ClerkLaw Office2012 - 2013
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Olive CrestBoard of Trustees2015 - Present
Riverside County Bar Publications CommitteeCommittee Member/Writer2014 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
California Women LawyersMember2013 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice2013 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2012 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Riverside Laywer MagazineOpposing Counsel: Greg Rizio2016
Riverside Lawyer MagazineOn the Record with Saenz: Robert Deller2016
Riverside Lawyer MagazineOn the Record with Saenz (Honorable Chad Firetag)2015
Riverside Lawyer MagazineBe Civil to All2014
Riverside Lawyer MagazineOye, Oye, Oye2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
California Southern Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor2009

Reviews

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5 Star
89%
4 Star
5%
3 Star
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1 Star
7%
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Victory Win!

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I am truly overwhelmed with gratitude, she came through as promised, everything she said she was going to do she did, and then some, she approached my case with concern, and challenged all area’s that needed to be addressed, this is truly a Victory Win!
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Dawn Saenz's response: Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I appreciate you trusting my office with your legal needs. I appreciate my clients and their willingness to share their experiences. Please keep in mind that the success of any legal matter depends on the unique circumstances of each case: I cannot guarantee particular results for future clients based on successes I have achieved in past legal matters.

Simply the best

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Best lawyer I have ever used. Saved me a ton of $$$ did not charge me the lawyer rate for everything, saved so much cash using her and the results were way above expected. This lawyer is super good!! Thank you so much for helping me get custody of my baby.
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Dawn Saenz's response: Thank you for trusting my office with your legal needs. We appreciate you allowing us to assist your family during this difficult time! Dawn M. Saenz I appreciate my clients and their willingness to share their experiences. Please keep in mind that the success of any legal matter depends on the unique circumstances of each case: I cannot guarantee particular results for future clients based on successes I have achieved in past legal matters.
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Michael Doland, Business Attorney on Jul 17, 2018
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The answers of Ms. Saenz are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney.

Jeffrey Gwynn, Business Attorney on Aug 30, 2016
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Dawn is a sensational attorney who offers spirited and effective advocacy for her clients. She fights and wins.

Scott Sheldon, Business Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
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Dawn is a skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate attorney.

Ronald Freeman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Roger Moss, Mediation Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
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Dawn Saenz tells it "like it is" while showing compassion and shrewd legal thinking. With a sense of humor. It doesn't get any better than that. I enthusiastically endorse Dawn Saenz and am grateful for her service to the community at large.

William Kennedy, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 25, 2015
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I strongly endorse this fine attorney. Dawn goes beyond 100% for her clients. I had referred a family law client to another attorney and the client was not happy with the lack of communication. Dawn went to Hawaii to meet with this client. His mother is a member of my Church and now everyone in the Church knows about Dawn being a 110% +++ attorney. You will be lucky to have her services.

Rebecca Perkins, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 8, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Saenz and I collaborate quite often. She is not afraid to be creative and use out of the box strategies to get the optimum result for her clients. Plus she has a heart of gold, which is rare in this field.

Ingrid Gherman, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 25, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Her answers to questions asked on AVVO are thoughtful and accurate.

John Gaertner, Family Attorney on Dec 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is a knowledgeable, experienced and effective advocate for all her clients.

Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on Dec 18, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

David Schwarz, Child custody Attorney on Dec 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Judd Nemiro

No matter what kind of legal issues you face throughout your life, it is important to have an experienced and trustworthy lawyer on your side. This attorney is one.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Dec 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Ethan Pham, Social security Attorney on Dec 16, 2014
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