Sheryl Ann McDonnell

Ms. McDonnell was recommended to me by a co-worker, who was on the opposing side of Ms. McDonnell but was very impressed by her approach and demeanor in Court. Everything, my co-worker stated about Sheryl was true. Sheryl was very knowledgeable regarding my case and what my ex-wife and her attorney... filed. Sheryl reported based off their filings that they had no grounds to file as the Court had already ruled on the matter at the prior hearing. Sheryl filed her brief and argued her point at my trial. The Court heard both sides and ruled in my favor and denied my ex- wife's filing. I had to spend money to save money but well worth it. Sheryl was aggressive and would not put up with the opposing attorney's games in Court. She was well prepared and defended my case well. If you want a knowledgeable attorney and aggressive attorney Sheryl fits both.

I selected Ms. McDonnell because of her reputation for tenacity. She came highly recommended by the people that know best...other lawyers. I had checked with a few attorneys and when they heard who I was up against...they insisted I meet with Ms. McDonnell. They were right! She is class, with ...a little bit of pitbull. She was always prepared for court and her legal analysis of the law and facts was completely on point. No matter what the other side or the judge said...she never stopped until everyone in the courtroom understood the nuances of my case. She was nothing short of amazing. I see posts online about her billing or costs. You get what you pay for. When children and property are at stake...you don't want some $1,500 flat fee hack that won't research every detail of your case. Her fees are reasonable and like I said...she earned it all when she stepped into the courtroom. Have a tough case? Call Sheryl. You owe it to your kids and your pension to call her!

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.

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.