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Dawn M. Saenz
also known as Dawn M. Saenz
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You don't just need an attorney...you need the right attorney!
You need a tough litigator that does not back down. Read reviews from clients below and see what happens when clients follow Ms. Saenz' 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. You are about to lose half of your pension...maybe more. The other side wants you to pay all of the debt. You have been 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 the office. Set an appointment. Start getting the help you need with your case today.
You don't just need an attorney...you need the RIGHT attorney. Call us today to discuss your case.
When its' about your family, your children, and your future you need someone in your corner...
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
75%
Domestic Violence
25%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2026 2025 2022
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2023 2022 2020
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Licenses
Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Dawn M. Saenz's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
71 Client Reviews
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Practice Areas
What Clients Mention
Advocacy (40)
Case Results (37)
Recommendation (34)
Professionalism (19)
Practice Area Knowledge (16)
Character & Conduct (15)
Cost of Services (15)
Trustworthiness (12)
Compassion (11)
General Knowledge (9)
Responsiveness (9)
Communication Style (8)
Staff & Support (4)
Punctuality (2)
Payment Plans (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Andre | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
An attorney that you need by your side
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 ti...
Dawn Saenz
Replied last January 20, 2021“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.”
Posted by Debbie | November 02, 2020 | Child Custody
Mrs
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.
Dawn Saenz
Replied last November 02, 2020Thank 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.
Posted by carrie | October 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Dads have rights too !!
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 th...
Dawn Saenz
Replied last October 24, 2020Thank 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.
Posted by Shakishia | April 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Victory Win!
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!
Dawn Saenz
Replied last April 02, 2019Thank 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.
Posted by Courtney | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing attorney
I am really shocked by the other reviews which are incorrectly portraying Ms. Saenz. Ms. Saenz is our family's hero. She truly cares about each case as if it were personally affecting her, but is professional enough to skillfully navigate high conflict cases. I lost my child in a bogus TRO motion (pr...
Dawn Saenz
Replied last December 03, 2017We appreciate your comments and trust in our office to assist you with your legal needs. Unfortunately, the power of the internet seems to bring out fake reviews, false claims, and other issues that are hard for us to address due to attorney-client confidentiality. We appreciate your comments and your family's faith in our staff and legal services.
Dawn M. Saenz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dawn M. Saenz consistently provides thoughtful, well-reasoned, and compassionate answers in Avvo’s Family Law Q&A forum. Her responses show a deep understanding of North Carolina family law and a genuine concern for helping people navigate difficult situations with clarity and confidence. She explains complex custody and divorce issues in plain language and always keeps the child’s best interests in focus. I’m pleased to endorse Ms. Saenz as a knowledgeable and dedicated family law attorney."
"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."
"Dawn is a sensational attorney who offers spirited and effective advocacy for her clients. She fights and wins."
"Dawn is a skilled, knowledgeable, and passionate attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her answers to questions asked on AVVO are thoughtful and accurate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dawn is a knowledgeable, experienced and effective advocate for all her clients."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Best Presentation 2021-2022 Season, Leo A. Deegan American Inn of Court
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Dawn M. Saenz
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Law Office
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Supreme Court of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
Olive CrestBoard of Trustees
2014 - 2016
Riverside County Bar Publications CommitteeCommittee Member/Writer
2013 - 2020
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
California Women LawyersMember
2013 - 2024
Riverside County Mock Trial CompetitionScoring Attorney
Education
2009
California Southern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2024
Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court
Demystifying Implict Bias
Publications
2016
Riverside Laywer Magazine
Opposing Counsel: Greg Rizio
2016
Riverside Lawyer Magazine
On the Record with Saenz: Robert Deller
2015
Riverside Lawyer Magazine
On the Record with Saenz (Honorable Chad Firetag)
2014
Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Be Civil to All
2014
Riverside Lawyer Magazine
Oye, Oye, Oye
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Dawn earned significant contribution points in 2026.
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I report of misconduct by a child welfare social worker and the protocol and bias?
02 Apr 2026
Q&A
If i payed all my back child support and just have the intrest but found out my daughter was adopted
01 Apr 2026
Q&A
How can I have someone fill out my forms for a jury hearing
01 Apr 2026