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Kenneth Thomas Saukas 
Grand Rapids, Michigan
President
phone 616-940-2772
616-957-DAWN(3296)
800.872.5555
fax 616-940-4677
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Kenneth T. Saukas
Attorney & Founder of DAWN

"I have worked with women in West Michigan for 30 years, helping them through the difficult and painful process of divorce. I started DAWN because I realized that women have unique needs related to their divorce and most law firms were not meeting those needs."

"A divorce is more than paperwork. In addition to enduring all the personal pain of the process, women are often forced to find new employment, keep a home together, and discover a new identity as a single person. They need an attorney they can trust. My goal is to help them through this emotional process so that when they reach the other side they are able to move on with their life."

"I also started the DAWN Foundation. I have represented so many women who have been emotionally, verbally or physically abused in their marriages that I decided I needed to help stop the cycle of abuse toward women. Through the foundation we are working to support and raise funds for programs that fight domestic violence and teach young people to respect women."

Background:

  • J.D. Degree from the Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, Lansing, MI
  • B.A. with Honors from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI
  • Married over 30 years
  • Areas of Practice:
    98% Family Law
    2% Personal Injury
    Litigation Percentage:
    100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
    Bar Admissions:
    Michigan, 1978
    Education:
    Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan
    J.D.


    Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, 1971
    B.A.
    Honors: With Honors
    Major:  Anthropology


    Published Works:
    Divorce, Custom Printers, 2003


    Professional Associations and Memberships:
    Michigan State Bar, Family Law Section, 1978 - Present


    Pro Bono Activities:
    DAWN Foundation, 2006 - Present
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    Client Stories

    KAREN, Grand Rapids DAWN protected me and my kids when I finally escaped. It was so hard to leave...but I knew my husband would never change. I've watched my children become happier and more outgoing. I found a job, and I'm beginning to enjoy life again. I wish I hadn't waited so long.

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