April Dawn Scott

April Dawn Scott

also known as April Dawn Asbell

5.0
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Andreas, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family

PO Box 725, 265 West St Charles Street, San Andreas, CA

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 15%

9 years

15%
Family 10%

9 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 8 years

State: California

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Richard A Ciummo & Associates

PO Box 725, 265 West St Charles Street, San Andreas, CA, 95249-0725

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April Dawn Scott's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by Zack | March 18, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Exceptional Representation in a Difficult Custody Case

April provided outstanding representation in my family law and child custody case. From the very beginning, she was direct, knowledgeable, and gave me a clear understanding of what to expect. She did not just tell me what I wanted to hear—she told me what I needed to hear, and that made all the diffe...rence. My case involved challenging circumstances and required careful attention to detail, strong advocacy, and a clear strategy. April handled everything with professionalism and precision. She stayed focused on the facts, kept the case moving forward, and made sure my position was clearly and effectively presented. She was highly responsive, strategic, and always prepared. What truly stood out was her consistency in communication—she was always available, kept me informed, and never left me guessing about the status of my case. During a very stressful and emotional process, April kept things grounded, professional, and focused on what mattered most—my children. Her ability to navigate the legal system and advocate effectively on my behalf gave me confidence every step of the way. If you are dealing with a serious custody matter and want an attorney who is honest, skilled, communicative, and a strong advocate, I highly recommend April.

Posted by Sal | February 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very good Attorney

Very happy with April‘s services. she got my case resolved quickly. She has a very good relationships with District Attorney’s Office And other attorneys, very surprised how quickly it was resolved I do recommend April

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI Lawyer

April did amazing job with my DUI case! She was strait to the point, very professional. She dropped my case from a DUI to Wet and Reckless. If you need a lawyer that's got your back, April is the lawer I recommend.

Posted by Christina | December 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

In a timely manner

April was great to me. Kind and patient with me. Always answered my questions. She didn't waste my time and got my divorce handled swiftly. Highly recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Jessica | December 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Incredible Experience

I retained April 2 years ago for an extremely ugly divorce and child custody case. I was in a very difficult place mentally and was utterly terrified about the outcome of my case. Within moments of meeting with her I felt empowered, confident, and at ease. She only represents the "good guy" and is st...raight forward enough to let you know when your actions and choices are not conducive for the best outcome. Over the course of the last two years, she has helped me with a variety of issues as extensions of my original divorce case and I have been please with every outcome. I have recommended her to several people with family law issues and will continue to work with her in the future.

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Experience

Rating:  6.2 (Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Richard A. Ciummo & Associates

Associations

2018 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

2016 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

Education

2016

Humphreys College Laurence Drivon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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