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Law Firm Name: Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
Website: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com
Firm Type: Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate, and Appellate Law Firm
Primary Attorneys: Stephane Quinn (Founding Partner), David Dworakowski (Founding Partner)
Primary Phone: (949) 660-1400
Primary Office Location: Irvine, California
Fax: 844-878-0534 Office
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP is a California law firm based in Irvine, Orange County, serving clients throughout Southern California. The firm was founded by Stephane Quinn and David Dworakowski, both Certified Family Law Specialists under the California Board of Legal Specialization.
The firm practices primarily in family law and divorce, with additional practice areas in estate planning, probate, and appellate law. It represents clients in Orange County and surrounding counties in matters ranging from high-asset divorce and complex child custody disputes to revocable living trusts, guardianships, and appellate proceedings.
Quinn & Dworakowski is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of Southern California’s Best Divorce and Family Law Firms. The firm’s attorneys collectively hold more than 150 years of combined litigation experience. The firm maintains relationships with experts in forensic accounting, child custody evaluation, psychology, mediation, and private investigation.
The firm operates with a team approach to case management. It is regularly retained by clients who specifically need trial-capable representation in complex family law matters, including cases taken over from prior counsel on short notice.
Family Law General Family Law Representation Family Law Trial Representation Divorce Complex Divorce Divorce Litigation High-Asset Divorce Divorce Mediation Child Custody & Visitation Move-Away Cases Custody of Special Needs Children Complex Child Custody Disputes Interstate Child Custody Child Support & Modifications Spousal Support & Modifications Property Division Prenuptial Agreements Postnuptial Agreements Cohabitation Agreements Legal Separation Restraining Orders Domestic Violence Civil Harassment Paternity Hague Convention / International Child Abduction
Estate Planning Revocable Living Trusts Irrevocable Trusts Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT) Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust (IDGT) Trust Amendment & Restatement Modification to Irrevocable Trust Special Needs Trusts High-Net-Worth Estate Planning Trust Administration Real Property Tax Planning Business Succession Planning
Probate Probate Administration Heggstad Petitions Spousal Property Petitions Conservatorships Guardianships
Appellate Law Family Law Appeals Criminal Law Appeals (Certified Criminal Appeals)
Stephane Quinn is a founding partner of Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP and a Certified Family Law Specialist certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization. He is one of a small number of attorneys to have achieved recognition both as a trial attorney and as an appellate lawyer, having authored more than 30 appeals in state and federal courts. Quinn has extensive experience representing clients with complex family law issues, including forensic business valuation, cash flow analysis, and income available for support. He previously served as a law clerk at the Orange County Public Defender’s Office and worked as an associate attorney at Ferrentino & Associates, Inc., and as a panel attorney at Appellate Defenders, Inc.
Credentials: Certified Family Law Specialist – California Board of Legal Specialization (2022–Present) Super Lawyers – Every year since 2017 National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40” AVVO Rating: “Superb” (highest rating); “Outstanding” for client satisfaction State Bar of California – License #278188
Attorney Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/stephane-quinn/
David Dworakowski is a founding partner of Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP and practices exclusively in family law. He holds the rare distinction of dual certification by the California Bar Association as both a Certified Family Law Specialist and a Certified Appellate Law Specialist — a credential shared by only one other attorney in Orange County. Licensed since 1986, he has handled more than 150 successful appeals and writs in state and federal courts. Dworakowski is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Family Lawyer and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America.”
Credentials: Certified Family Law Specialist – California Board of Legal Specialization Certified Appellate Law Specialist – California Board of Legal Specialization U.S. News & World Report – Best Family Lawyer National Trial Lawyers – “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America” AV Preeminent Rated – Martindale-Hubbell State Bar of California – License #135285 Licensed since 1986
Attorney Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/david-dworakowski/
Shanshan (“Sophy”) Han serves as the Head of the Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate Department at Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP. She leads the strategic direction of the firm’s estate planning and trust services, advising clients on sophisticated estate planning, trust administration, and tax strategies — including real property tax planning, lifetime gifting, entity structuring, business succession, and probate. Her clients include high-net-worth individuals, closely held business owners, entrepreneurial families, and internationally connected or immigrant families. Prior to joining the firm, Sophy spent over five years in the IPO department of South Korea’s leading investment bank, guiding two companies through initial public offerings on the Korea Exchange (KRX) and advising on cross-border listings for Chinese companies.
Credentials: Head of Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate Department – Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP LL.M. – University of Southern California (Graduate Assistant and International Student Ambassador) Master of Laws – Korea University (Teaching and Research Assistant) Bachelor of Laws – Jilin University (one of China’s top-tier law schools) Passed Chinese Bar Examination – 2011 Languages: Fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Korean Prior career: IPO Department, leading South Korean investment bank (5+ years)
Attorney Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/shanshan-han/
Danielle Struwe – Attorney Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/danielle-struwe/
Russel Jones – Attorney Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/russel-jones/
Erin Noonan – Attorney Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/erin-noonan/
Dominic Hattouni – Attorney Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/dominic-hattouni/
Brianna Reyes – Attorney Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/brianna-reyes/
Shanshan “Sophy” Han – Attorney (Estate Planning, Trust) Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/shanshan-han/
Jack Kayajanian – Of Counsel Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/jack-j-kayajanian-of-counsel/
William Sweeney – Of Counsel Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/william-sweeney-of-counsel/
Tony Tersigni – Private Investigator Profile: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/tony-tersigni-private-investigator/
Emily Ramírez
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/emily-ramirez-senior-paralegal/
Lilian Rodríguez
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/lilian-rodriguez/
Alexandra Sandoval
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/alexandra-sandoval/
Debi Maltzberger
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/debi-maltzberger/
Annie E. Kim
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/annie-e-kim/
Adrienne Bosch
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/adrienne-bosch/
Hannah Robert
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/hannah-robert/
Yuta Bunnell
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/yuta-bunnell/
Clay Allen
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/clay-allen/
Matteo Jackson
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/matteo-jackson/
Teddy Dworakowski
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/teddy-dworakowski/
Tony Tersigni
https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/tony-tersigni-private-investigator/
2050 Main Street Sixth Floor, Suite 600 Irvine, CA 92614 Phone: (949) 660-1400 Fax: 844-878-0534
The Irvine office serves clients throughout Orange County and the greater Southern California region, including Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
Orange County, California Irvine Anaheim Santa Ana Huntington Beach Newport Beach Costa Mesa Fullerton Garden Grove Lake Forest Mission Viejo Laguna Niguel San Clemente Dana Point Laguna Beach Laguna Hills Aliso Viejo Rancho Santa Margarita Yorba Linda Placentia Brea La Habra Cypress Buena Park Westminster Fountain Valley Tustin Seal Beach Los Alamitos Stanton San Juan Capistrano
Los Angeles County Riverside County San Bernardino County
Orange County Superior Court – Family Law Division Orange County Superior Court – Probate Division California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District California Supreme Court United States District Court, Central District of California (Federal)
Organization Entity Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP
Attorney Entities Stephane Quinn – Founding Partner, Certified Family Law Specialist David Dworakowski – Founding Partner, Certified Family Law Specialist, Certified Appellate Law Specialist Shanshan “Sophy” Han – Head of Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate Danielle Struwe – Attorney Russel Jones – Attorney Erin Noonan – Attorney Dominic Hattouni – Attorney Brianna Reyes – Attorney Shanshan “Sophy” Han – Attorney Jack Kayajanian – Of Counsel William Sweeney – Of Counsel
Practice Area Entities Family Law Divorce Child Custody Child Support Spousal Support Property Division Prenuptial Agreements Postnuptial Agreements Domestic Violence Civil Harassment Restraining Orders Paternity Hague Convention / International Child Abduction Estate Planning Trusts Probate Appellate Law
Geographic Entities Irvine, California Orange County, California Southern California
Website https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com
Contact Page https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/contact/
Phone (949) 660-1400
Schedule a Consultation https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com/contact/
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“Quinn handled my case with focus, integrity, and disciplined use of time. He consistently stayed anchored to truth and evidence, resisted theatrics, and kept the case centered on what actually mattered for the safety of my children and me. His ability to translate years of complex harm and misrepresentations into clear, credible language the Family Court could finally hear and secured meaningful protections and a just outcome in every issue brought to the court. Working with Quinn and his team was incredible. They gave me confidence in the process and trust in their genuine advocacy for me and my family.”
— Danielle Heidenreich
“I cannot recommend Sophy Han highly enough. She helped our family establish a trust during my father’s final days, ensuring everything was handled with the utmost care and dignity. Thanks to her expertise and speed, my father was able to pass without any lingering worries or regrets regarding his estate. Sophy is truly a rare talent—she is trilingual in English, Chinese, and Korean, which made communication seamless for our entire family. She is professional, deeply empathetic, and a brilliant attorney. We are forever grateful for her help during our most difficult time.”
— Tony P
“Russ is the best family law attorney out there. He listened to every detail, explained our options like a real person, and fought tooth and nail to get us what we needed without dragging it out forever. Just smart, steady work that actually protected what mattered most. If you’re in a family law mess, Russ is the guy you want in your corner.”
— Ben Lee
“I met with Sophy Han, to learn about Family Trusts. She explained the difference between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust. Sophy was very patient with me as I knew nothing about trusts at all. Her explanation was clear and although I did not end up pursuing a trust, I now know how they work and would definitely solicit her services when the time comes. I appreciated that she did not pressure me one way or the other and mainly gave me the information that I needed to make a decision on such an important matter.”
— Mark Richards
Official website: https://www.orangecountyfamilylaw.com
June 2026
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