Reviews

Dawn Renken is by far the best attorney I have ever hired. Dawn worked hard and won custody of my 2 girls for me. Dawn was tactical, perfectly prepared and dominate in court over the course of 10 + appearances. Dawn's courtroom prowess is undeniable as she was able take on 4 different attorneys over the course of 2 years and win. Dawn is professional and straight forward in direction to her clients so that they know what to expect and how to navigate the legal process. If your are looking for a tough, smart, agile and dominate lawyer....look no further. Hire Dawn!

I hired Dawn out of my search in Avvo and I was not disappointed. She not only knows the law in Texas like the palm of her hand, but most importantly knows the Courts in Harris County, the judges, and the procedures very well. She's a master of the rules of engagement in front of the judge and in my case practically destroyed the opposing counsel (politely and professionally) in Court proceedings. She's also very personable and fun to be around. My divorce case was handled expeditiously and successfully beyond my expectations. I strongly recommend you hire Dawn to represent you.

First let me say...do not go into a divorce without your own attorney!!! I almost waited too long to hire Dawn. While on the phone, she pulled the information on the courthouse records she told me to get in as soon as I could that afternoon. It wasn't what was stated in the paperwork it was the ambiguous terms that were used. Dawn is direct, aggressive, very busy which sometimes makes her hard to reach and a darn good negotiator. She knows her stuff. Don't go see her if you want a shrink...go to her if you want to be well represented. Make sure your expectations are realistic and you will do well. The "friendly" divorce paperwork was full of open ended statements that would have cost me more than my legally fair share. With that being said she warned me right from the beginning that we are now negotiating a business transaction not a friendly settlement. You can go back to friendly after the divorce is final. You have to take care of your interests and Dawn will do that for you in legalese if you let her. Sometimes you wonder where she is going in her logic... but just sit back, watch and listen...she knows what she is doing. I think if I had been as aggressive as she suggested I may have done better...but I couldn't let go of the relationship. Remember if you are enlisting the help of an attorney (Dawn)...your relationship is over...so let her get down to business. She is very good in mediation. She understands how to effectively work through the process. She should since she offers mediation services in her practice. I think the most impressive thing and the sign of a well respected attorney is when we went to the courthouse (unfortunately we had to go), she was known by many of the court employees, officials and other attorneys that were waiting for their time slot. If you are reading this I am sorry you are having to go through it...but I think Dawn is a good choice. By the way she was recommended to me by another satisfied client.

Needing a divorce lawyer and not being able to drive to downtown Houston I researched for a firm near my home. . After reading the reviews about Dawn Renken I just sensed this lawyer was the one I needed. And boy did my intuition pay off! She has a laid back attitude but extremely professional in her ethics. Prices are reasonable ..goes the extra mile, even drove me to the court house knowing I could not drive. Divorce done in 63 days! You will definitely get your money's worth with Dawn Renken.

Dawn has helped me multiple times over the past several years with modifications to my out of state divorce decree. She is always willing to explain the facts and processes of our procedures so I am confident in the steps we are taking. Her top priority is always to protect my interests and my daughters well being. Her experience leaves her well versed in all the court procedures. She works very efficiently helping to keep my costs down. I will continue to trust her for any issues that come up. I highly recommend Dawn to anyone looking for a confident, competent and efficient lawyer.

I was referred to Dawn by a former colleague. I set up the initial appointment and was 1) happy to know that there was no fee for the initial consultation 2) felt very comfortable with her taking on my case after we met. Dawn was very honest and knowledgeable in all the details that we discussed surrounding my situation and I appreciated that. She was available whenever I had a question and responded to my emails in a timely manner.

Dawn has been an excellent attorney for me and my daughter. She has gone out if her way to get things done for my case and I couldn't ask for a better person to work with. She is looking for the best situation for my daughter. She always listens to everything I have to say with open ears and tells me why and why not the thing I ask for May or maynot be achievable. She's made this stressful, scary sisuation into a surprisingly easy experience! I recommend her to anyone that's looking for an attorney that will fight for the best for your child(ren)! And thank you Dawn for everything you've done for me and kamryn!

Dawn Renken has been a true life-line for me! I was facing a divorce after an abusive marriage followed by a protective order against my ex, which left me feeling defeated and hopeless. After searching several weeks for an attorney, I was referred to Renken Law Firm. Ms. Renken was quick, aggressive and got me on back track, feeling confident about my future. Her top priority was the safety of me, my children and our financial stability. I HIGHLY recommend Dawn Renken!

Dawn made my divorce experience run quite smoothly. Dawn and Nicki, her assistant, were always quick to respond and very helpful. I have zero compliants and have already recommended Dawn to someone else through a mutual friend. If you are looking for an educated attorney, with your interest in mind that makes you feel like your case is her only matter at that moment who will not nickel and dime you, then you have found her. She is a straight shooter who gets the job done, period.

I needed an attorney who would fight for me, Dawn was responsive, communicative and tough. I could not have asked for a better attorney when going through such a difficult Divorce. She fought tooth and nail to protect my rights and those of my daughter. She was strong for me when/where I couldn't be and brought me back to reality when I was going off on tangents. I would recommend her to anyone who asked.

Dawn has represented me for over six years in a number of matters concerning family law. I found her to be realistic about what could be accomplished, a great communicator, responsive and judicious with her use of time and resources on my behalf. She is the one and only lawyer I would recommend. Ms. Renken explained the Texas Family Code and carefully protected my best interests and those of my children. I have recommended her to friends and colleagues and will continue to do so as long as she is practicing law. I am extremely happy with all the services she provided and will always utilize her services for my legal needs.

Dawn handled my case thoroughly and effectively despite drawbacks and delays caused by opposing counsel. She and her assistant Nicki responded promptly to questions and kept me apprised of all developments. She was particularly helpful through the mediation process. The only reason I gave her 4 stars for Knowledgeable was because of a question about preparing taxes in a community property state, but if she wanted to be completely knowledgeable about that she would have become a CPA instead of an attorney. I would recommend Dawn for your divorce case.