DEBRA R. SCHOENBERG, ESQ., HAS A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER.
More than thirty years ago, she established her own firm, which has vast experience and expertise in the highly sensitive and complex practice of family law. Ms. Schoenberg has established a professional reputation for thoroughness, strategic thinking, keen attention to detail, loyalty, and dedication to client service.
Today Ms. Schoenberg handles cases that range from complex financial issues and extensive marital estates, to high-conflict custody matters. Adept at negotiating resolutions as well as aggressively pursuing litigated outcomes, she also handles straightforward family law cases, pre- and post-marital agreements, and marital settlements. Ms. Schoenberg has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to fairness and equity, and because of her vast experience she is able to capture the perfect balance of compassionate sensitivity, and the aggressive assertion of a client’s rights.
Long recognized as a leading family law attorney, Debra Schoenberg is a frequent lecturer in family law. In recognition of her work she was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Board Certified Family Law Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is also a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State of California Board of Legal Specialization. As the result of an extensive and confidential review by members of the Bar, she has been repeatedly listed in the Directory of Super Lawyers.
Ms. Schoenberg has been recognized by US News and World Report as one of the nation’s Best Lawyers. The San Francisco Business Times repeatedly names Debra Schoenberg to their Top 100 Women Owned Businesses, their 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area, the Top 25 LGBT-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area and a Leading Corporate Philanthropist.
- University of New Hampshire School of Law
- J.D. (1985)
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- Western College of Miami University
- B. Phil
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- Founder / Attorney
- Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C.
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- How to Utilize the Magistrate, CLE
- Child Custody and Time Sharing, CLE
- Trusts, Estate Planning and Divorce, CLE
- Family Law and Relief from Abuse, CLE
- Pro Se Litigation Education, State Family Court
- Board Certified Family Law Trial Specialist
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Certified Family Law Specialist
- State of California Board of Legal Specialization
- Selection - Top 5% of Family Law attorneys in Northern California
- Superlawyers
- 100 Top Women Owned Businesses
- The San Francisco Business Times
- 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area
- The San Francisco Business Times
- Top 25 LGBT-Owned Business in the Bay Area
- The San Francisco Business Times
- Ten Best Family Law Attorneys in California
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- California State Bar Association
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- New York State Bar Association
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- Vermont State Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Fellow
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- Activities: Traditional client representation and litigation. Highly skilled in complex financial issues and high-conflict custody cases.
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- Litigation Counsel of America
- Fellow
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- California
- State Bar of California
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
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- Vermont
- Vermont Supreme Court
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- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
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- U.S. District Court Northern District of New York
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Many factors affect the ultimate cost to a client in a family law case, including the complexity of contested issues, the size of the marital estate and the emotional content that invariably drives each party. While it is difficult to predict total case costs, we view ourselves as creative problem solvers. We seek to have consistent and open communication with clients about financial matters throughout their case in an honest and mutually respectful fashion. Our priority is to minimize fees while achieving the best results.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Child Custody
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Post Divorce Disputes
- Appeals
- Litigation
- English: Spoken, Written
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