TOP-RATED DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW FIRM IN ORANGE COUNTY.
We founded the family law firm of Quinn & Dworakowski to give clients a better legal experience.
Every person in this firm, from our partners, to our most junior support staff, shares my philosophy of excellence and total commitment to the client. Our clients often come to us in a highly emotional time of their life, with a lot at stake. They need our compassion, understanding and patience, as well as our expertise. In this regard, from the moment of contact with us, you will feel the difference. You will be treated with professionalism and respect at all times. This means, calls are promptly returned; you are kept informed of developments in your case; and we do everything possible to ensure success on your case.
Our clients benefit from our decades of experience and success. This experience includes hundreds of trials and thousands of contested hearings. We have also negotiated excellent settlements -on our clients' terms- on countless other cases.
Although negotiated settlements are generally preferable, if litigation is required we have a proven track record of winning in trial, as demonstrarted by our results and our numerous honors, awards, and reviews.
We maintain lasting relationships with our clients, long after conclusion of their case.
I look foward to serving you.
Best,
David Dworakowski
Practice areas
All aspects of Divorce & Family Law. The firm specializes in high conflict divorce; contested child custody issues; domestic violence; high net worth business valuation; etc. Orange County's "go to" firm for highly skilled trial attorneys.
36 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
10 Corporate Park, Suite 200
Irvine, CA, 92606
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1988 | 02/06/2022 |
PA | Administrative Suspension | 1986 | 03/15/2022 |
Legal answers | 22 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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US News & World Report | Best Lawyers | 2020 |
Top Trial Attorney | National Trial Lawyers | 2018 |
Orange County's Top Attorneys | Orange Coast Magazine | 2015 |
Law Review | Temple Law School | 1985 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP | 2017 - Present |
Assistant Public Defender | Orange County Public Defender Office | 1997 - Present |
Senior trial attorney | OCPD | 1996 - 1997 |
Deputy Public Defender | Orange County | 1995 - 1995 |
Deputy District Attorney | Philadephia District Attorneys Office | 1987 - 1988 |
Summer Associate | Griffith & Burr Law Firm | 1986 - 1986 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Attorney Member | 2001 - Present |
Association of Defense Counsel | Attorney Member | 1990 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 1988 - Present |
California Public Defenders Association | Attorney Member | 1987 - Present |
State Bar of California | Attorney | 1987 - Present |
South Orange County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 1997 - 1999 |
Orange County Deputy Public Defenders Association | Attorney Member | 1989 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Orange County Register | Man on Trial In Strangulation Case | 2015 |
My News La.com | Man Accused of Strangling Friend | 2015 |
Daily Pilot | Costa Mesa Man Heads To Trial In Wife's Death | 2012 |
ABC News | Ending Life Support Means Murder For Dad | 2005 |
Los Angeles Times | Father Charged In Murder | 2003 |
Philadelphia News | Suspect Cleared In Theft of Guns | 1986 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | n/a | 2002 |
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1986 |
Sapienza University of Rome | Summer Program 1985 | 1985 |
Allegheny College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Attorney Management Seminar | Managing Attorneys Across Multiple Generations | 2016 |
Orange County Bar Association | How To Defend Eyewitness Identity Cases | 2015 |
Orange County Public Defender Training | Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conviction | 2015 |
Legal Training | Immigration Consequences of Criminal Conviction | 2014 |
Attorney Training | Aggravated Felony Convictions and Immigratation | 2014 |
CLE | United States Supreme Court Padilla decision | 2013 |
Legal Training | Cross-Examination of Poilce Officer | 2012 |
DIA Spring 2006 Conference | The War On Drugs | 2006 |
DIA 2005 Conference | Gangs/Eyewitness Identity Cases | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Marriage of Ean B. | Client won. Court moved date of separation |
Marriage of Roberta G. | Mother awarded full custody |
Marriage of Susan V. | Move Away Granted |
People v. Miranda | Case Dismissed! (Client was facing life without parole.) |
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Melissa Kelley, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Ball, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David has got to have one of the best legal minds in the county. There is a reason he deals with the most serious and complicated cases. His work ethic is unparalleled.
Melissa Kelley, Unknown Attorney on Feb 16, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Scott Ball, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 13, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David has got to have one of the best legal minds in the county. There is a reason he deals with the most serious and complicated cases. His work ethic is unparalleled.
Jennifer Bender, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 12, 2015
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
David's talent in cross-examination is unmatched. I have seen him take a witness statement--with seemingly no issues--and dissect each part until it fits squarely within the theory of his case. Beware to the less than truthful witness, this will not go well for you. In addition to his skills as an artful litigator, he is one of the most compassionate attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Any client should thank their lucky stars to have this man as their lawyer.
William Kopeny, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. David is a patient and highly skilled trial attorney who has the unique ability to also handle appellate matters with equal effectiveness.
Dolores Yost, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is that rare lawyer with a sense of caring and competence. He has a litigator's eye for evidence and strategy yet he knows how to build a record to prepare for the next level. He is a shrewd and credible negotiator. He never loses sight of the fact that his client is a person in crisis. He is the lawyer I would go to if I or a loved one needed legal help.
Daryl Anthony, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David Dworakowski is a genius lawyer. Very dedicated and talented. One of the best lawyers in the profession. Extremely skilled in both trial and appellate work. In almost 30 years of practice David has trained hundreds of lawyer how to be lawyers.
Erin Lindquist, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 6, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dave Dworakowski has been a teacher, mentor and colleague of mine for the last eight years. He is absolutely top notch in our field. There is no legal issue he cannot find a solution for, no trial issue he cannot find a creative defense for, and if I ever found myself in need of an attorney he would be the first person I called. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anybody seeking excellent legal representation.
Dyke Huish, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 4, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Dworakowski is the unique attorney that understands in depth the appellate and trial sides of the law. His skills in the courtroom are beyond exceptional, born out of his unmatched experience, natural talent and honest concern for his clients. I have seen him spend late nights and weekends preparing for litigation going far beyond what any other lawyers can or do. He always out works his opponents, giving his clients the best chance they ever could have to win. His innate ability to cross examine a witness is unparalleled. Mr. Dworakowski has a brilliant legal mind that can hone in on the issue and cut right to the heart of the problem. But above all he gets results. I have seen him win cases that others could not. In the end the best endorsement I can give of David is that he is truly great lawyer and a true gentleman.
Richard Carmona, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 1, 2015
Relationship: Other
I have known David for over 15 years. He is conscientious, resourceful and exceptionally knowledgeable. When I have a question regarding a complex legal issue, a defense theory or trial strategy, I talk to David first. He is a dedicated professional and one of the finest trial lawyers I know. Richard Carmona, Certified Specialist in Criminal Law.
Stephane Quinn, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
A criminal defense attorney with more than 28 years of experience representing the indigent, David Dworakowski has essentially seen it all and done it all. During the past three decades, he has represented countless defendants, some charged with simple misdemeanor, others serious felonies, and some even facing the death penalty. And throughout he has provided exemplary representation to all of his clients and obtained amazing results for many of them. Because of his expertise, I frequently consult with David regarding my own criminal defense cases. God forbid I ever require the services of a criminal defense attorney, but should that day ever come, there is no doubt whatsoever that David is the lawyer I will have in my corner representing me.
Michael Hill, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 9, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
David is one of the best litigators in Orange County. He is hardworking and a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients.