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David Charles Schanbacher
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Biography
Attorney Schanbacher concentrates his practice in all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, support, prenuptial agreements and adoptions.
After receiving his J. D. degree from Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, David graduated from the FBI Academy and served as a special agent with the FBI from 1986-1991. Attorney Schanbacher concentrates his practice in all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, support, prenuptial agreements and adoptions. Attorney Schanbacher has served two 3-year terms on council for the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Family Law Section, and is currently the Chair-Elect of the PBA Family Law Section. Attorney Schanbacher was included in 2009-2016 editions of Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Law. He is a frequent lecturer and author on family law topics for the PBA/PBI. He was named by his peers as a Select Lawyer in 2014 and 2015. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and is chair of the PBA Family Law Section.
Membership: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Bar Admissions: Pennsylvania, 1986
Education & J.D.: Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA
Areas of Practice:
Family Law (all aspects)
Divorce
Custody
Support
Prenuptial Agreements
Adoptions
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
30%
36 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
Adoption
15%
Child Custody
15%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 39 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Blake & Schanbacher Law LLC
29 E. Philadelphia Street, Blake & Schanbacher Law LLC, York, PA, 17401
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Posted by Brett | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An Attorney With Integrity Who’s Worth Every Cent!
As I near $40k, and over a year and a half in divorce expenses, I could not imagine having a better lawyer and ally than Dave Schanbacher. In divorcing the daughter and sister, of two county judges (from the county in which we and our children live), Dave has brought a superior knowledge and accoun...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2016
Marquis Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2016
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Select Lawyer/Peer review, Susquehanna Style Magazine
2015
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
2015
American academy of Matrimonial lawyers Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Matrimonial lawyers Pennsylvania Chapter
2015
Marquis Who's who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2014
Select Lawyer/Peer Review, Susquehanna Style Magazine
2014
Marquis Who's Who in American law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2013
Marquis Who's Who in American law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2012
Marquis Who's Who in American law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Cognetti & Associates
Associations
2015 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2015 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionTreasurer
2015 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Pennsylvania chapter)Fellow
2015 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2014 - 2015
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair of the Rules Committee
2012 - 2013
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee Member
2011 - 2014
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionCouncil Member
2011 - 2014
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionCouncil Member
2008 - 2009
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionCo-Chair of the Rules Committee
2007 - 2010
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law SectionCouncil Member
1986 - 1991
Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI)Special Agent
Education
1986
Duquesne University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Sophisticated Issues in Family Law
family law
2015
Slicing the Pie Equitable Distribution in Pennsylvania
family law
2015
Pennsylvania rules update
family law
2015
Family Law 101
Family Law
2014
Same Sex Marriage developing issues
family law
2014
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Business Valuation
2014
Family Law Institute
family law
2014
drafting marital settlement agreements
family law
2013
Pennsylvania case law and rules update/moderator
family law
2012
York County Bar Association Bench Bar Conference
family law
2012
Slicing The Pie Equitable Distribution in Pennsylvania
family law
2010
York County Bar Association Bench Bar Conference
family law
2010
Slicing The Pie Equitable Distribution in Pennsylvania
family law
2009
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section
family law
2009
Ethical Continuing Legal Education
family law
2006
Evidentiary Issues in Family Law
family law
2005
Family Law Institue
family law
N/A
Pennsylvania Bar Association
family law
Publications
2005
Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI)
ERISA/REA
N/A
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Press Book
Slicing The Pie Equitable Distribution In Pennsylvania
N/A
Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI)
Evidentiary Issues in Family Law
N/A
Pennsylvania Family Lawyer
Case law Summary
Languages
English