Derraugh Josephine Manion-Dawson

Derraugh Josephine Manion-Dawson

4.2
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 28 years

Family Lawyer at Davis, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Trusts, Juvenile

429 F Street, Suite 8A, Davis, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

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Law Offices of Derraugh Josephine Manion-Dawson

429 F Street, Suite 8A, Davis, CA, 95616-4150

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Derraugh Josephine Manion-Dawson's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christine | January 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing

I cannot say enough positive things about this attorney. Navigating a high-conflict family law case is incredibly stressful, and having someone this knowledgeable, steady, and prepared made an enormous difference. They are exceptionally skilled in handling complex, high-conflict dynamics, remain c...alm and strategic under pressure, and communicate clearly throughout the process. I always felt heard, supported, and well-represented. If you are dealing with a difficult custody or family law situation and need someone who truly understands, I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Tiffany | March 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

An Attorney That Genuinely Cares

Finding a lawyer can be very difficult, especially one with morals, and ethics, that genuinely cares about their clients, and works hard to get the job done. Derraugh is the whole package. She is timely and hardworking, I swear she never sleeps! If you’ve got a high conflict custody case or a difficu...lt divorce she is the lawyer for you. Her knowledge of family law is unsurpassed. I would give her more than 5 stars if I could, truly. She also really cares about her clients as people, she is positive and reassuring. And yes….she definitely wins her cases. She has honestly been a blessing to my life and I can’t say that enough. If you’re looking for a caring, knowledgeable lawyer who gets the job done she is definitely the lawyer for you!

Posted by Jeremy | October 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent Attorney

I came to Ms. Dawson to help me through a particular family matter. I was very pleased with my experience with her services. I found her to be very knowledgeable, sharp, and well organized. I greatly appreciate Ms. Dawsons guidance and fortunately, There was a happy ending of reconciliation with my... family matter.

Posted by Ramie | June 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Attorney

Ms. Dawson has been my family law attorney since 2013. Ms. Dawson has helped me gain 100% legal and physical custody of my children. I admire her expertise and knowledge as an attorney. If there is an issue with any Family Law I always reach out to Ms. Dawson, because Derraugh knows my history and ba...ckground of my children and their safety is the mostly important. I would recommend Derraugh Dawson to any person having to go through child custody issues, divorce, domestic violence, and Child support.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Greatest lawyer

I am very happy with Ms. Dawson's legal expertise. I have hired many attorneys and she far exceeds any attorney that I have hired. Ms. Dawson is a professional, ethical, and moral lawyer. She was highly recommended by another attorney for our case and I’m very glad I went with her. I hired her for a ...complex child custody case involving two jurisdictions. She is a seasoned trial lawyer that takes her job and responsibilities very seriously. She fights hard and cares for the people involved, especially children. She seeks justice for her clients, even at the expense of being personally attacked by the other side. On top of all of this, she is a good person. She develops a relationship with the clients that demonstrates how much she really cares for the people she represents. I can't say enough about her and I highly recommend her for any child custody case.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Education

1996

Lincoln Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

California State University, Sacramento

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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