Loriann Owens

Loriann Owens

4.6
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 8 years

Family Lawyer at Concord, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Landlord & Tenant, Lawsuits & Disputes, Probate

1320 Willow Pass Road, Ste 600, Concord, CA

About Loriann

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 75%

High conflict child custody and dissolution matters, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVRO), child support.

75%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Unlawful Detainer matters.

10%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

General civil litigation, Civil Harassment and Elder Abuse Restraining Orders.

10%
Probate 5%

Estate litigation, guardianships, conservatorships

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

LAW OFFICES OF LORIANN OWENS

1320 Willow Pass Road, Ste 600, Concord, CA, 94520

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Loriann Owens's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by Aurin | December 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Brought my daughter home!

Lori was with me for months throughout multiple hearings .showed up with me to court and on zoom .she listened to me and helped me through my case legally and sometimes mentally. A late night text question or even when i needed to vent and feel comfortable and a bit more secure in my time of need sh...e was there. She taught me to keep my cool when i felt small losses throughout the process and see the bigger picture and goal.Most importantly she advised me properly and brought my baby girl home. The feeling i felt when i picked up my baby made it all worth it. This is a Lawyer here to fight for Family. I would not hesitate to work with her on another case in the future.

Posted by Liz | May 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Worst experience with Loriann Owens

If I could give zero stars I would, because we had absolutely the worst experience with Ms. Owens. What should have been a very easy case for us to recover our damages turned into a long dragged out nightmare due to her lack of communication with us or opposing counsel, she cancelled depositions at t...he last minute after we had arranged to take time off from work, failed to inform of us important court dates, and even failed to appear at a court date where we were left to address the judge by ourselves. I believe we would have been much better off representing ourselves in small claims court.

Loriann Owens

Replied last May 07, 2023

Edited update: I did not leave you to fend for yourselves in court, you agreed to a settlement, refused to sign, wasted the court's time for refusing to sign and allowing me to dismiss, and then hired a new attorney who claimed to represent you. You then contacted my insurance company attempting to force them to accept your own claim. Your attorney demanded I offer you "a 5 figure" number, which made for a good laugh, only to come back later with a nominal request, despite my adamant refusal to subject myself to a shakedown. I am sorry you feel this way. Communication is a top priority at our firm, and we are unaware of any failure to adequately communicate with our clients. Please note, an outcome with which a client is not happy is not equivalent to poor performance, as each matter is unique and there are no guaranteed final outcomes in the litigation process. While lay persons may feel a case is “very easy”, they often lack the legal expertise and experience to make such a determination, which is often why they seek representation. While I cannot speak to your individual experience with our firm, we do appreciate your feedback as we strive to meet the needs of every client.

Posted by Michelle | May 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very dissatisfied

Please be aware that this attorney has very bad communication and most likely is over worked. I hired her and she over promised everything and in the end she did nothing for me. She never filed anything like she said she did. I checked with the courthouse everyday to make sure. I am unable to get a...ny proof of my file from her or even an invoice. In order for me to get any of my money back I am having to take her to small claims. This is so sad because now my daughter is stuck in her current situation for longer. Please do your research before hiring this attorney. And if your referred by a certain legal company which you pay for monthly like I was be even more careful its not worth the discount. Cannot even get her to email me anymore. She promised me an invoice and my file within 7 day on March 7th 2023 IT IS NOW the 15th of march 8 days later and no email's no answered phone calls!!! NOTHING!! I was a little worried when I read her reviews about how someone paid her and she just disappeared. I should've believed it. Please please please be careful with who you choose as an attorney.

Loriann Owens

Replied last August 07, 2023

Again, an ex parte application was submitted, and you decided to withdraw it less than 48 hours later. Your documents were sent several weeks ago, and we have not heard from you again. As such, it appeared as though you received your file and closing documents as you did not state otherwise. Further, we responded to every communication from you, and on several occasions' multiple times per day, and you know this. This review was submitted one day after your demands, which were made after the work was already completed. Your situation was not caused by any failure to act on my end, as it predated your contact with my office. It is unfortunate that you chose to pull the ripcord mid-submission as I was ready, able and willing to see your matter through. You did not "take" me to small claims court, as this is the first, I have heard from you for quite some time. If you recall, you apologized for your relentless calls and messages at one point, claiming that you had recently been "scammed," and were a little paranoid from that experience. Lastly, your insinuation that I somehow took advantage of you is incredibly unfair, Michelle, as I did right by you; I viewed you as a parent with a child in need, and not based on an ability or inability to pay my fee first. I wish you the very best.

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America

2022

PRO BONO HONOR ROLL, Contra Costa County Bar Association

2022

Volunteer Appreciation Award, AIDS Legal Referral Panel

2015

Academic Excellence- Professional Responsibility, Witkin

2014

Academic Excellence-Criminal Procedure, Witkin

2013

Award for Academic Excellence Torts, Witkin

Work Experience

2017 - 2022

Owner, Law Offices of LoriAnn Owens

Associations

2023 - Present

Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association

2022 - Present

California Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2017 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

Contra Costa Barristers Association

Member

California Young Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

S.T. v. S.L.

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K.S. v. J.S.

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Education

N/A

John F Kennedy Univ SOL

N/A

Chapman Univ

Languages

English

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