Sheryl Ann McDonnell

Sheryl Ann McDonnell

4.3
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Riverside, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

951-394-3976, Riverside, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Sheryl McDonnell

951-394-3976, Riverside, CA, 92506

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Sheryl Ann McDonnell's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Frank | March 19, 2015 | Child Custody

She got me my kids back

Before I met Ms. McDonnell, I was paying over 2,000 a month in child support and I hardly ever saw my kids(90/10 visitation). My ex was essentially just trying to paint me out as a bad guy to get my visitation down to increase her support payments. Sheryl saw through that and proved to the court that... my ex had been lying the whole time. We then got 50/50 visitation (which was all I had wanted the whole time), and my child support payments were down to a fraction of what they had been before. I also got to keep my retirement which I had all but said goodbye to. Now I won't lie there were times it was hard to understand what was going on in my case, but I realized they were working on it and the less I made a fuss and just did what they told me to, the less I had to pay and the faster the case went. Which was admittedly difficult for the control freak in me, but I'd rather have an attorney that knows what she's doing like Sheryl, than one that pats my hand and gets their butt kicked in court.

Posted by Betty | October 21, 2014 | Child Custody

Amazing Family Law Attorney

I had a case that I was trying to fight on my own and then finally said, I want to see my kids. I hired Sheryl and within a very short period, I saw my kids on a consistent basis without all the drama. Thank you Sheryl.

Posted by Chris | March 09, 2014 | Child Custody

WOW --- Awesome Lawyer!!! Thank you Sheryl

Sheryl is an incredible person. She really cared about fighting for me and getting my kids to have a fair situation in my past relationship. Thank you very much Sheryl. Always on time, excellent communication and doesn't put up with any nonsense from the other side. Straight to the point.... A+++...++++

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Dawn Saenz

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. McDonnell is the consummate professional. Her reputation for excellence is known throughout the Inland Empire and surrounding counties. She handles complex and difficult cases without fear or hesitation. I see the negative reviews some have left. The general public needs to realize that many negative reviews that attorneys receive are from the OTHER side. I have known this attorney for almost eight years and have never doubted her legal ability on any case that I have watched her handle. Don't always trust negative reviews...they are often not the clients and never retained the attorney for services."

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Kyle Farquhar

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nakesha Ruegg

Family lawyer | Sep 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Schwartz

Family lawyer | Jan 24

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Education

1994

California Southern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Riverside City College

Languages

English

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