Adam Noel Schanz

We are so grateful that Adam Schanz was our attorney. He helped us navigate the confusing and emotional journey for me to legally adopt my son. I really appreciated his prompt and effective communication of any issue and the resolution. I understood the process clearly and what I needed to do in orde...r to adopt. Adam sent over all of the paperwork with explicit instructions that made this process very easy and efficient. Adam is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, and most importantly, he was always very generous with his time. My wife, son, and I did not have to go to court to finalize the adoption - Adam went and took care of everything on our behalf. Thank you Adam!

I had a family law issue that was unusual, and I contacted quite a few family law and elder law attorneys who I'd found online with quotes or articles about the issue central to my case. The bottom line was that none of them wanted to take it on, as it was not something they'd actually litigated befo...re. Finally, an attorney I called, who had extremely impressive credentials, told me that while she wouldn't take my case, she knew an attorney she thought might be interested. She referred me to Adam Schanz, and after speaking with him on the phone, we met and spent about an hour discussing my case. Although Adam told me he'd never litigated this particular issue before, he demonstrated a sound understanding of the various arguments and aspects of the case, and said he was eager to represent our side, as he strongly believed we were in the right. The case was argued before two judges, and lasted several months. Adam was unfailingly diligent and caring, and remained supportive and optimistic even when things didn't go exactly as we'd have wished. He argued our case with passion and vigor, both in written filings and in the courtroom. He was well prepared, and articulate, and able to think on his feet. He seemed well liked by both judges and was very comfortable in the courtroom. The final result of our case was better than our most hopeful expectations. A total and complete victory, and vindication of our long held contentions regarding the law. Adam never wavered in his belief that this was the outcome we would achieve, and we were very grateful for his services. I do not hesitate to recommend Adam as a family law attorney. We consider ourselves lucky to have found him.

Our family presented Mr. Schanz with a time-sensitive case involving multiple restraining orders against an inmate ready to be released from a community correctional facility. Mr. Schanz communicated with California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Victim and Survivor Rights and Services..., and Division of Adult Parole Operations to guarantee proper handling of our case and provide us with resourceful knowledge, all while maintaining our safety a top priority. Mr. Schanz succeeded in serving the inmate in prison, presenting us with a picture of the inmate, filing all family members’ restraining orders in a single county although different members lived in different counties, and obtained restraining orders without us having to appear in court. The lengthy and tailored paperwork for each family member was processed accurately and promptly. Mr. Schanz sustained a highly confident, professional and caring demeanor while working with a complex case. His availability whether in person, phone or email was impressive. Since our initial meeting he reassured us that he would personally be representing us at all court hearings, a promise that he kept throughout the process. There would be no one else we would trust to handle such sensitive and confidential information like Mr. Schanz. Mr. Schanz sets the benchmark as to how domestic legal matters should be handled in and out of the courtroom.

I don't normally send reviews, but this time I felt it was absolutely necissary. Lawyers often get a reputation as insensitive and uncaring, but I have found the one attorney that changed my perspective on all lawyers. Not only was he the most professional person I have ever met, but more than tha...t is the fact he truly cared about my family and my case. Adam was in the process of moving to California but still took the time out of his schedule to come to the proceedings at the last minute. Had it not been for Adam I am not sure what would have happened in court. As a result of his actions, we resolved the matter the same day and was able to get every point we wanted covered. I can not thank Adam enough for what he did for us and would recommend anyone that needs a family law attorney call Adam immediately.

After sitting down for consultations with a number of lawyers who specialize in family law I came across the profile of Mr.Schanz on the super lawyer web page. My case was extremely complicated and I asked if he would take me on as a client only days before a trial and he agreed with confidence and w...ithout hesitation. He worked diligently to catch up on the facts of the case before trial and I could tell unlike my prior attorney he actually cared about the outcome of the trial being in mine and my sons favor. I've learned the hard way that with family law having an attorney who actually cares can mean the difference between night and day with how they represent you. Mr. Schanz exceeded my expectations in every way and restored my belief that the right lawyer will fight passionately for me and my interests. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a referral and look forward to working with him again in the future if I ever need legal assistance again.