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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

PLEASE BEWARE OF SHERYL!

SHE SLAMED ME WITH PAPERWORK THEN WANTED IT BACK THE NEXT DAY!! DROPPED MY EX'S CONTEMPT. DROPPED ME RIGHT BEFORE MY BIG COURT DAY!! SPENT OVER 30,000 MAXED OUT MY CREDIT CARDS IN HOPES SHE WAS GOING TO TRY TO FIGHT FOR IT. IM A SINGLE MOTHER WITH NO JOB,NO EDUCATION AND NOW HAVE TO GO BK AND AM LOOS...ING MY HOUSE BECAUSE SHE DID NOT FIGHT FOR ME!! AND SHE THEN SAYS IM NOT A BILL COLLECTOR!! ONLY SPOKE TO HER 1 TIME AND SHE JUST DOES WHAT SHE WANTS AND CHARGES YOU FOR IT!

Posted by Churned and Burned | December 20, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

BEWARE!!!

I hired Sheryl in 2010 based on a referral, however I wish I had investigated a little further. They then submitted the incorrect paperwork with the same errors I had corrected! She never saw or called me to discuss the case until 24 hours before. When I called asking if she was even going to show u...p - she promptly reprimanded me and told me that she will no longer represent. Then she SHOWED UP the next day, completely misrepresented my case to the opposing attorney, filed a motion to dismiss herself from my case.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Everything I heard she would be.

My co-worker recommended her to me when my case wasn't going well with my previous attorney. She didn't make outrageous promises, but she got me everything she said she could. With Sheryl the process was a lot easier than my other attorney.

Posted by Linda | June 18, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Impressive

I have observed Ms. McDonnell in and out of court and I am very much impressed by her. Her knowledge of the law and her precision in defending her client are admirable. My friends have employed many attorneys in Riverside, Redlands , San Bernardino and Los Angeles and none can hold a candle to Ms. Mc...Donnell. I would , without hesitation refer Ms. McDonnell to any of them and if the need arises will hire her again and again.

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Well worth the money.

When I went in for a consultation with Mrs. McDonnell she was very upfront with what she could do with my case. The retainer was a bit steep but I am still glad I payed for her services. I was a bit nervous at first due to little communication with her but as soon as she got to court she showed that ...she knew what she was doing. She was a bit expensive but she did a great job with my case and I would recommend her to anyone.

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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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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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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