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Maya Shulman
also known as Shulman Family Law Group
About Maya
Biography
My mission is to help my clients successfully manage their crises in life, while keeping them out of legal and financial messes. I'm happy to be given the opportunity to enable people to function and feel safe in their daily lives while they struggle through divorce resolutions and personal turmoil. I continue to develop my emotional intelligence and legal skills to assist my clients in navigating complex legal and personal situations with limited risks. Solving such complexities in people's lives is when I really thrive.
Shulman Family Law Group is located in Calabasas, CA. Typical clients include high asset and high net worth individuals, business people, homemakers, entertainers and professional athletes. Maya's experience includes litigation, mediation and collaboration in all areas of dissolution, paternity, domestic and international move-away custody cases, adoption, post-divorce modification of custody and support adoption and assisted reproduction technologies (ART) and family formation law including surrogacy contracts.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Adoption
30%
26 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
26 years
Family
25%
26 years
Marriage and Prenuptials
10%
26 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 12 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Shulman Family Law Group
23622 Calabasas Road, Suite 240, Calabasas, CA, 91302
Shulman Family Law Group
7 W. Figueroa Street, Suites 300, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Case Results (11)
Advocacy (10)
Professionalism (9)
Recommendation (9)
Character & Conduct (8)
Communication Style (7)
General Knowledge (5)
Responsiveness (5)
Compassion (3)
Cost of Services (3)
Trustworthiness (3)
Practice Area Knowledge (2)
Free Consultations (1)
Punctuality (1)
Staff & Support (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Angela | December 10, 2021 | Family
CEO of Conquer Credit Management Inc
Driven, professional and a no nonsense touch is always the best when you are dealing with life's marital challenges. If you want someone to fight and win Maya is a sure win! I love her witty spirit and to the point answers.
Maya Shulman
Replied last December 17, 2021Thank you so much for your kind words, Angela! I’m both humbled and overjoyed by your words. Happy to have been of service to you along this journey.
Posted by Jessica | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
She gets the results you are hoping for, and guides you every step of the way
I had a child custody case that involved quite a lot of intricacies (no marriage, 2 children, domestic violence, etc). She helped me navigate the multiple different turns the opposing counsel took, anticipated how things might play out very well, guided me to handle situations better, and ultimately...
Posted by Roxane | January 31, 2021 | Family
Top notch Family Law Specialist!
I have been professionally associated with Maya Shulman for nearly 20 years, and I have worked directly in consultation with many of her clients. I have always found her to be a consummate professional who takes her clients' needs seriously. She is a straight-shooter, and that might be off-putting...
Posted by Ann | June 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Divorce and Mediation Attorney
Maya is a very professional attorney. We came to her for a divorce mediation and she made the process SO easy. Divorce is always emotional and difficult, but having Maya allowed us to get through the process without arguing. She showed us what to do without making it complicated. We both felt we ...
Posted by anonymous | April 20, 2015
Maya Shulman
Ms. Shulman is a marvelous attorney. She is candid, forthright and so knowledgeable. She is responsive to her clients' factual and emotional needs. Ms. Shulman is, quite simply, excellent.
Maya Shulman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Attorney Shulman. I appreciate the her contributions to the legal community, specifically through her publication of legal guides. She has been particularly insightful about the effect of the COVID19 pandemic on the practice of family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her fierce skill combined with her extensive knowledge allow her to achieve the best possible result for her clients."
"This lawyer is one of the precious few who understands the dynamics of both the courtroom and the family. She works hard to find a settlement, but also is tough in the courtroom."
"I cannot say enough about Maya. I recently worked with her on an interstate custody case and the level of representation she provides is top notch. Her entire office is fabulous. I'm so happy to now have someone to refer to in LA without hesitation, as she will be my "go to" attorney on any family law needs I have down that way. I have worked with other attorneys in Southern California and their knowledge, experience, and level of client service/communication pales in comparison to that of Maya and her staff."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Maya is a very knowledgeable lawyer, passionate about the concerns her clients face, and a wonderful resource for family law matters. I highly recommend her."
"Maya Shulman is one of the most dedicated, hard-working and ethical attorneys I have ever know. I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer highly. She is very knowledgable and a tough litigator. She is also literate in several Slavic languages. She has the patience and personality to also practice in Children's Court, where children are removed from the home due to alleged abuse and/or neglect."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Maya for many, many years. She is smart, knowledgeable, responsive and caring of her clients. Not only are you in good hands with Maya, but you'd be luck to have her as your attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Knowledgeable diligent creative empathetic"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred a number of clients to Maya Shulman over the years and, in each instance, the clients were very satisfied with the outcome. Maya is professional, conscientious and extremely competent in her chosen field of practice. I recommend her highly."
"I have referred many of my immigration clients to Maya for divorce and custody matters. We have worked together for clients on multiple occasions on complicated cases involving the intersection of state family code & procedures and federal immigration law. She has been a zealous advocate and a realistic advisor to many emotional and desperate clients. I trust her judgment implicitly."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Southern California Super Lawyer 2014-2023, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Woman Super Lawyer, 2014 - 2017, Los Angeles Magazine
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Southern California Rising Star 2004-2005, 2007 – 2010, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2016 - Present
PRINCIPAL SHAREHOLDER; ATTORNEY & MEDIATOR, SHULMAN FAMILY LAW GROUP
2002 - 2015
Managing Partner, Adelman & Seide, LLP
Associations
2018 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationBar member
2008 - Present
Ventura County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2010 - 2013
LA Lawyer MagazineMember Editorial Board
Sample of Legal Cases
Halliburton v Halliburton, SD 037518
Judgment of Dissolution entered October 1, 2009, litigated issues included sale of family residence, community responsibility for student loan, sanctions
Education
1999
University of West Los Angeles School of Law - West Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
City University of New York, Brooklyn College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1989
University of Latvia, School of Medicine
Speaking Engagements
2012
Provisors Westlake 6 Meeting
Collaborative Family Law Presentation
Publications
2016
Los Angeles Daily Journal
New law jettisons controversial divorce ruling
2016
2016
Portfolio Media (Law360)
A Conservative High Court's Ripple Effect On Women's Health
2016
2015
Inside the Minds--Strategies For Family Law in California, 2015 ed.
Inside the Minds--Strategies For Family Law in California, 2015 ed.
2011
Adelman-Seide Blog
Resolve A High-Conflict Divorce Through Mediation
Languages
English
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I was not aware to attend a family court mediation session for custody, how do I explain and request a reschedule with court?
01 Sep 2023
Q&A
What and how do I get full custody of my child?
16 Dec 2021
Q&A
What state will my husband file in for adoption of my son ?
16 Dec 2021
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Support Adult Children, or Save For Retirement? Here’s What You Should Do
30 Sep 2020
Legal Guide
Who Gets the Frozen Embryo After Divorce?
23 Sep 2020
Legal Guide
9 Things You Should NEVER Do During Divorce
22 Sep 2020