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  • Riverside, CA
  • Licensed for 8 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.

You don't just need an attorney...you need the right attorney!

 

I am a tough litigator that does not back down. Read reviews from clients below and see what happens when my clients follow my legal advice. Things can turn around, but you need an attorney that will tell you what you are doing wrong. You need someone that is honest, agressive, and direct.

Your children are on the line. Your pension is about to be chopped up. The other side wants you to pay all of the debt. You have abused in a violent relationship and you need out. Or worse, you have been falsely accused of domestic violence in an effort to game the system and take your children away from you. It's time to act. You cannot delay. Each day that you wait is another day that you are not fighting for what you should have under the law.

Call my office. Set an appointment. Start getting the help you need with your case today. 

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Practice areas

Domestic violenceFamily
  1. Family: 75%

  2. Domestic violence: 25%

Languages spoken

English

Client's Choice 2020
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Client's Choice 2019
Client's Choice 2018
Top Contributor 2018
Client's Choice 2017
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Client's Choice 2016
Client's Choice 2015
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Client's Choice 2014
Top Contributor 2014

Contact

The Law Office of Dawn M. Saenz

6605 Palm Avenue
Riverside, CA, 92506

Website
https://www.dsaenzlaw.com/index.html 

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive201305/14/2021
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers1232
    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

    (50)
    5 Star
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    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
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    Review Dawn Saenz

    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!
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    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

    Posted by

    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.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    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.

    An attorney that you need by your side

    Posted by

    Dawn gets right to the point, no nonsense. She will fight for you and definitely has your back. She took over my DCSS case immediately and always provided me reassurance that I will win my case. She is a fighter for father's rights. If you need an attorney that is well experienced and will fight til the end then look no further and call Dawn right away for a consultation.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    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.”

    Awesome lawyer

    Posted by

    Mrs Saenz Has proven her self over and over on how both parents are just as important. She has really fought for equal time. We want to thank her for her hard work work and dedication for our families custody battle. Dawn Saenz is fighter for father’s right. Thank you
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    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.”

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    Mrs.Saenz Is working so hard to make things in our friends custody battle fair, there is no reason in our case the father shouldn’t have 50/50 custody. Ms.Saenz has battled to prove “Father’s matter just as much as the mom. We thank you for working so hard and fighting for what’s right. Father’s have rights to. Good job Dawn Saenz
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    Mrs

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    Very grateful for Ms Saenz hard work on behalf of my nephew. All he is asking for is equal time with his son. She understands how important it is for a child to have a father in their life. She has gone above and beyond to help him get his rightful place in his sons life. Again thank you Ms Saenz.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney
    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.

    Dads have rights too !!

    Posted by

    Ms. Saenz was referred by a friend for our custody battle to regain 50/50 time with our grandson. It was comforting from the start that she realizes fathers need as much time with there children as mothers. She has gone over and beyond to show fathers rights are just as important as the mother. As the saying goes you get what you pay for. Thank you Ms. Saenz
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    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.

    So Grateful and My Saving Grace

    Posted by

    Ms. Saenz was my saving grace. Without her, my daughters and I would still be in an unhealthy situation that we had already been in for far too long. Her and her legal team were amazingly sweet, caring, hardworking, and payed special attention to every detail in my case from the beginning to the end. I would recommend her to anyone that needs a no nonsense, fight for you attorney.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    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.

    Too Late

    Posted by

    Still in the middle of an impossible case, do to my stupidity. Dawn is doing as well as any attorney can do. Glad she is on my side.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    Dawn Saenz's response: This happens often not because of stupidity, but because you are not familiar with the laws, codes, and cases that may or may not apply to your case. If you could do this on your own, you'd be an attorney! When you break a bone, you go to a doctor...you don't try to reset the bone yourself. Law is no different! You are not stupid and we don't use the "S" word...ever! _____ 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.

    Exactly what I needed when I needed it

    Posted by

    I was completely overwhelmed by being served divorce papers. I didn't know what needed to be done and how. Ms. Saenz has handled everything expertly and I never have to question if she is fighting for me, because she always is. I could not have survived this divorce without her. I refer everyone who is going through a divorce to her. She is hands down the best.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney
    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.
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    Michael Doland, Family Attorney on Jul 16, 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, Family 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, Family Attorney on Aug 10, 2016
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    Dawn is a skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate attorney.

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

    Roger Moss, Family 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, Family Attorney on Apr 24, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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, Family 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, Family Attorney on Dec 24, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. Her answers to questions asked on AVVO are thoughtful and accurate.

    John Gaertner, Divorce and separation 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, Criminal defense 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, Family Attorney on Dec 16, 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

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

    Ethan Pham, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 15, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.