About the firm
A modern California family law practice, built around trust.
Saign Law was founded on a simple idea: family law is not a transaction. It is one of the most consequential legal experiences a person will ever have — and it deserves counsel that reflects that.
The Attorney
Meet Sue Saign
California Family Law AttorneyFormer Law ProfessorState Bar No. 302655
Sue Saign is an experienced California family-law attorney and the founder of Saign Law, PC. She focuses her practice on family law and is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate difficult family-law matters with care, clarity, and strategy.
Sue graduated Valedictorian of her law school class while balancing her education, work, and raising her young son — an achievement that reflects the diligence, determination, and commitment she brings to her practice today.
She has experience handling complex and sensitive family-law matters, including cases involving child custody and domestic violence dynamics. Sue works closely with each client to pursue thoughtful, well-prepared resolutions tailored to their circumstances.
In addition to her practice, Sue has served as a law professor at Lincoln Law School of San Jose — a role that reflects her depth of legal knowledge and her ongoing commitment to the legal profession.
When Sue is not working, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, singing, traveling, swimming, and serving her community.
Philosophy
Strategy over noise.
Careful preparation, calm execution, and outcomes that reflect what actually matters to you and your family.
Approach
Personal, not procedural.
You will always work directly with the attorney handling your matter — never handed off, never rushed.
Standard
Discretion is default.
What you share with us stays with us. Confidentiality isn't a feature; it's the foundation.
Recognition
Leadership, Recognition & Community Involvement
Sue's dedication to family law has been recognized both professionally and within the community she serves.
Featured Honors & Leadership
Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list consecutively from 2020 through 2025.
The Susan O. Fish Award
Recognized for distinguished commitment to family law and the advancement of women in the legal profession.
Alumnus of the Year
Honored by Lincoln Law School of San Jose for outstanding professional achievement and service.
Board of Trustees
Santa Clara County Bar Association (SCCBA) — serving in a leadership capacity within the county's legal community.
William Ingraham Inns of Court
Member, 2012–2016 — a program devoted to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and civility in the practice of law.
OVW Grant Committee Review Team
Office on Violence Against Women — Santa Clara County Grant Committee Review Team, supporting programs that protect survivors of domestic violence.
Honors and recognitions reflect past professional achievements and do not guarantee or predict the outcome of any legal matter. Every case depends on its own facts and circumstances.
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Learn more at superlawyers.com/about/selection_process.html.
Additional Memberships & Involvement
- Barristers Leadership Program
- Gilroy Leadership Program, Class of 2016
- Gilroy Chamber of Commerce
- Santa Clara County Bar Association
- South County Bar Association
- Santa Clara County Trial Lawyers Association
