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Dorworth, Sara M. Esq.

Sara M. Dorworth Esq. - San Diego, CA

Attorney at Butler Law, PC

Family Law Lawyers in San Diego, CA

501 W. Broadway Suite 1400 San Diego, CA 92101

San Diego Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 05/04/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Family Law
  • Estate Planning

Attorney Information

Overview

Sara M. Dorworth, CFLS is a Certified Family Law Specialist, recognized by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization—an elite distinction held by only a small percentage of attorneys statewide. She is licensed to practice law in California and devotes her practice exclusively to sophisticated family law matters.

Ms. Dorworth brings a refined, client-centered approach to Butler Law, PC, a firm known for its elevated standard of representation and results-driven advocacy. Prior to joining the firm, she successfully operated her own practice, advising clients in family law and estate planning with precision, strategic foresight, and a commitment to achieving tailored outcomes.

Her path to the legal profession reflects both determination and distinction. Having set her sights on becoming an attorney at a young age, Ms. Dorworth became the first in her family to attain higher education. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from San Diego State University and her Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she graduated with honors and received multiple academic accolades, including American Jurisprudence awards. She later served as a bar exam tutor, mentoring aspiring attorneys to success on the California Bar Examination.

At Butler Law, Ms. Dorworth is known for her composed, thoughtful advocacy and her ability to navigate complex family law matters with both strength and empathy. She approaches each case with a balance of strategic rigor and emotional intelligence, recognizing the deeply personal nature of family law disputes. Whether negotiating high-stakes settlements or litigating when necessary, she is committed to protecting her clients’ interests while maintaining a focus on long-term stability and success.

Drawing from both professional experience and personal insight, Ms. Dorworth prioritizes amicable, resolution-focused strategies whenever possible—particularly where children are involved—while remaining a steadfast and effective advocate in more contentious matters. Her practice reflects Butler Law’s core philosophy: delivering exceptional legal representation with sophistication, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to client service.


Education

  • Legal Education

    • Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California
      J.D.
      Honors: Graduated with Honors
      Honors: Recieved American Jurisprudence Award
  • Non Legal Education

    • San Diego State University, San Diego, California
      B.A.
      Major: Political Science

Bar Admissions

  • California

Specialties and Certifications

  • Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization

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  • By Anonymous on May. 23, 2024
    Hired Attorney 2022
    Sara was assigned to my divorce case at Butler Law in SD. She probably spent an equal amount of time writing invoices to bill me as she did doing literally anything on my case. I paid 11k in 4 months over a 19 month marriage with less than 60k in assets to split because she'd ask the court for an extension every possible opportunity she could while making zero progress with me to exclude going back and forth getting my hopes up over things that I now know are not reasonable outcomes in the eyes of the court. I didn't find out about high fee arbitration until after a year had already passed so I could no longer contest the amount they charged me but I'm not joking, I think I actually paid $11,000+ to have Sara file 4 documents with the court and quite literally not do anything else. In the end my ex and I fired our attorneys (after giving them ~30% of our net worth) and went and did it on our own at the court house. Predatory is how I'd describe Sara.
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San Diego, CA

501 W. Broadway
Suite 1400
San Diego, CA 92101

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Phone: 619-514-3365

Fax: 619-330-8824

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