Sally K Chenault

Sally K Chenault

also known as Chenault Law

4.2
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Sonora, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Car Accidents, Litigation ... +3 more

67 Linoberg, Suite B, Sonora, CA

About Sally

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 30%

Child Custody and Community Property/Separate Property Litigation; Family Law Mediator; Premarital Agreements, Guardianship Litigation, Conservatorship Litigation.

30 years | 175 cases

30%
Car Accident 25%

car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, trains, public transit vehicles; multi-vehicle collisions; pedestrian vs. vehicle.

25 years | 200 cases

25%
Litigation 20%

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Slip and Fall, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Elder Law Litigation, Probate Litigation; General and Complex Civil Litigation.

25 years | 300 cases

20%
Business 10%

Contracts, Agreements, Business Litigation, Real and Personal Property Litigation, Fraud Litigation, Mediation

36 years | 150 cases

10%
Mediation 10%

Personal Injury, Family Law, Landlord-Tenant, Contracts, Fraud, Restraining Orders, Real and Personal Property.

23 years | 100 cases

10%
Trusts 5%

Trusts and Estates; Litigation, Mediation and preparation of Estate Planning documents.

36 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Chenault Law

67 Linoberg, Suite B, Sonora, CA, 95370

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bruce | November 01, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Lady Lawyers work twice as hard plus Sally has a soft spot for rescued dogs which tells me she is a caring and a honest person.

11/1/17 I needed to consult with a lawyer on some General Litigation. I called around town to 3 local Sonora Lawyers explaining that I just needed a consultation for now about what to do in Small Claims Court but none would see me and actually recommended I try the Chenault Law firm. I called and ...the Chenault Law receptionists setup an appointment for me for a free half hour consultation with the owner of Chenault Law...Sally Chenault. They also have offices in Modesto, Ca. I am 67 years old and over the last 50 years I have had to deal with a lot of lawyers and it has been my experience that female lawyers work twice as hard and are more honest then male lawyers in general. I explained my pending ligation to Mrs. Chenault who I will just call Sally who explained to me in detail what I needed to do in great detail for the full half hour. Since my damages where under 10K, Sally recommended Small Claims Court as my least expensive avenue. Her advice was so good that I was able to force a large National Corporation to pay me my damages due with out going to Small Claims Court by just sending a few choice emails through the proper channels. I received my money in 3 weeks instead of years without any litigation involved. Sally did not make a dime on me but gave me her legal expert advice willingly and for free. My first impressions of Sally--very nice looking woman with a soft spot for dogs. She had a big "older" dog in her office she recently rescued (that tells me right away she has a kind heart). Also on her desk about 10-15 very organized hard bound case files in alphabetical order with different colored posted notes hanging out at various spots. I was greeted with a warm smile and firm handshake- Sally is a sincere honest and hardworking woman that was not a bullshitter and informed me about the pros and cons of court and my case with this big Corporation....whether you wanted to hear it or not. I was impressed with Sally Chenault and when another legal problem, big or small comes my way I will be sure to consult with Sally Chenault and her Law Firm first as this "Lady Lawyer" has your back. Sincerely, Bruce

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1970

University of Madrid, University of California Education Abroad Program

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner-Attorney, Chenault Law

2005 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Damrell Nelson Schrimp Pallios Pacher & Silva

2004 - 2005

Associate, Morrisumi & Simmons

2000 - 2004

Associate, Law Offices of Robert Brantner

1997 - 2000

Owner, Law Office of Sally K. Chenault

1993 - 1997

Attorney, Law Offices of David B. Douds

1985 - 1987

Attorney, Kinko's Service Company

Associations

2013 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Active Member

2010 - Present

Stanislaus County Bar Association

Board Member

2008 - Present

Tuolume River Trust

Advisor

2007 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Active member

2005 - Present

Wray Ladine American Inn Of Court

Active Member

2005 - Present

Stanislaus County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Active Member

2015 - 2016

Stanislaus County Bar Association

President

2008 - 2010

Democrats of California

State Delegate

Sample of Legal Cases

Kinerson vs. Kinerson, Merced County Superior Court Case No.: PR000345

Verdict for son of decedent

Weber vs. Sky Trek Aviation, Stanislaus County Superior Court Case No. 642734

Defensed; Jury awarded defendant all damages requested in cross complaint.

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Education

2009

The Trial Lawyer's College

Certificate

2009

Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine University School of Law

Certificate

1984

Univ of San Diego SOL

Juris Doctorate

1978

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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