Atty. Sage Blackowl
Sage BlackOwl is a seasoned trial attorney with over a decade of experience representing individuals and families in some of life’s most complex and sensitive legal matters. Her practice focuses on family law, juvenile dependency, and criminal defense—with a commitment to compassionate advocacy and clear, strategic guidance.After serving as a Staff Attorney at the Judicial Council of California from December 2023 to April 2025—supporting judges, attorneys, and stakeholders across the state in improving outcomes for children and families—Sage returned to private practice to continue providing d
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Sage Blackowl is a Managing Partner based in El Dorado Hills, California, practicing at BlackOwl Law PC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2012) and San Jose State University B.S. Business Administration (Finance) (—). Serands clients in El Dorado Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sage BlackOwl is a seasoned trial attorney with over a decade of experience representing individuals and families in some of life’s most complex and sensitive legal matters
- Her practice focuses on family law, juvenile dependency, and criminal defense—with a commitment to compassionate advocacy and clear, strategic guidance.After serving as a Staff Attorney at the Judicial Council of California from December 2023 to April 2025—supporting judges, attorneys, and stakeholders across the state in improving outcomes for children and families—Sage returned to private practice to continue providing direct representation and courtroom advocacy
- Sage draws on her unique background in public policy, litigation, and legal education to serve clients with both integrity and insight.Throughout her career, Sage has worked alongside prosecutors, public defenders, child welfare agencies, and community partners to advance justice, accountability, and healing
- She has also developed and led youth-focused programs that integrate legal education, mentorship, and creative expression as tools for empowerment.Whether in court or the community, Sage believes that legal advocacy can be a powerful force for dignity, transformation, and long-term change.Sage focuses her law practice in the areas of Family Law (child custody, child support, divorce, legal separation, parentage actions, grandparent rights, adoptions, probate guardianships, and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders), Juvenile Law, and Criminal Defense (State and Federal misdemeanors and felonies, DUI, pre-charge investigations, post-conviction record expungement and certificates of rehabilitation, and petitions to seal and destroy arrest records)
- Prior to establishing her private law practice, Sage interned for the Federal Public Defender's office in Sacramento as a certified law student, representing indigent clients charged with federal misdemeanors.EDUCATION• University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, J.D.• San Jose State University, B.S
- Business Administration (Finance)RECOGNITION & AWARDS• Capital Commendation for Public Service• Outstanding Student Service Award• Certificate in Trial Advocacy• Certificate in Mediation• Dean's List
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in El Dorado Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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