Dawn Christensen-Tiwana

Co-Founder, Vice-President and CFO of Law APC Partners - powered by Paralegal Firm; 32-year California Senior Paralegal, Notary, Web Creator, Law Firm Management, Staffing Agent, HR, Case Manager, Receiver & Controller of Collections and Purchasing, Family and Commercial Certified Mediator, Sworn Officer of the Court as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children (CASA).

We understand that effective management and strategic staffing are crucial to the success of any legal practice. Our comprehensive services are designed to optimize your firm's operations, enhance productivity, and ensure you have the right talent in place to meet your goals.

Management Services:

1. Operational Efficiency: We streamline your firm's processes, from case management to client communications, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
2. Financial Management: Our experts provide robust financial planning, budgeting, and accounting services to keep your firm financially healthy.
3. Technology Integration: We implement cutting-edge legal technology solutions to enhance your firm's capabilities and improve client service.
4. Compliance and Risk Management: We help you navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring your firm remains compliant and mitigates potential risks.

Staffing Solutions:

1. Talent Acquisition: We identify and recruit top legal talent, from attorneys to paralegals, ensuring your firm has the expertise needed to excel.
2. Temporary Staffing: Our flexible staffing solutions provide temporary or contract support during peak periods, leaves of absence or for special projects.
3. Training and Development: We offer comprehensive training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of your staff, fostering professional growth and development.
4. Performance Management: Our performance management services help you evaluate and improve staff performance, ensuring your team operates at its best.

We are committed to providing tailored management and staffing solutions that drive your firm's success. Partner with us to elevate your practice and achieve your strategic objectives.

Our legal document team provides essential support for those clients seeking restraining orders in California. Navigating the complexities of restraining order cases can be daunting and emotionally challenging. Our experienced legal document professionals are here to help you. We offer personalized assistance to help you understand your rights by providing published documentation regarding your specific matter and prepare necessary documentation to support your interests effectively at your direction. Your safety and peace of mind are our top priorities.

We provide expert family law assistance in California with compassionate and strategic support for these sensitive matters. From divorce to custody disputes, these professionals assist you with care and expertise.  Your family's best interests and well-being are a top priority. 

Our Criminal department offers invaluable assistance to attorneys and clients alike.  We help with tasks such as Next Friend case assistance and document preparation, legal research, and court filings.  We share publicly available legal information and assist clients in completing forms related to parole or sentence reductions.  As we track current laws and with the new legislature, we also assist in updated bail reform measures and early release provisions, which allow certain inmates to apply for parole or reduced sentences under specific conditions.

Our ADA rights and prisoner rights support department supports equal access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities and incarcerated individuals. With the new laws in 2025, California has strengthened civil rights protections, creating more inclusive environments in workplaces, schools, and public spaces. These updates include enhanced accessibility standards, greater enforcement of existing regulations, and improved conditions for prisoners, promoting fairness and equality for all. 

Expert trust and wills assistance ensures your estate is managed according to your wishes with legal document support at your direction. With our assistance, you can secure your legacy and provide peace of mind for your loved ones. 

We offer civil litigation assistance in California providing legal support to effectively help you navigate disputes including mediation services. 

Our Notary support offers essential services to verify and authenticate documents, ensuring their legal validity. We offer in-office & mobile notary services.  

Under California's new law effective January 1, 2025, notaries can notarize printed copies of electronic records if they are certified by a disinterested custodian. The custodian must sign a "Certification of a Printed Copy of an Electronic Record" under penalty of perjury, and the notary then executes a jurat for the certification   

If your situation falls outside our scope, we don’t leave you stranded—we connect you with the legal experts who can. Our attorney referral service is designed to match you with top-tier professionals who are equipped to handle even the most complex legal challenges.

With a trusted network of thoroughly vetted attorneys and a personalized approach to understanding your needs, we make it easy to find the right legal support—quickly and confidently.

Let us simplify your search and take the stress out of the process. Your peace of mind is our priority, and we’re here to make your legal journey as smooth and effective as possible.