Steven Brian Chroman

Steven Brian Chroman

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 29 years

Family Lawyer at Santa Clarita, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +5 more

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 206, Santa Clarita, CA

About Steven

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Family 35%

Family law encompasses all areas inclusive of marital dissolution. Our office has vast experience (court and mediation), success and knowledge in all areas of family law, involving custody, support, assets, debts, domestic violence, and enforcement.

31 years

35%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Family law encompasses all areas inclusive of marital dissolution. Our office has vast experience (court and mediation), success and knowledge in all areas of family law, involving custody, support, assets, debts, domestic violence, and enforcement.

31 years

30%
Child Custody 20%

Family law encompasses all areas inclusive of marital dissolution. Our office has vast experience (court and mediation), success and knowledge in all areas of family law, involving custody, support, assets, debts, domestic violence, and enforcement.

31 years

20%
Child Support 10%

Family law encompasses all areas inclusive of marital dissolution. Our office has vast experience (court and mediation), success and knowledge in all areas of family law, involving custody, support, assets, debts, domestic violence, and enforcement.

31 years

10%
Domestic Violence 2%

Family law encompasses all areas inclusive of marital dissolution. Our office has vast experience (court and mediation), success and knowledge in all areas of family law, involving custody, support, assets, debts, domestic violence, and enforcement.

31 years

2%
Alimony 1%

Family law encompasses all areas inclusive of marital dissolution. Our office has vast experience (court and mediation), success and knowledge in all areas of family law, involving custody, support, assets, debts, domestic violence, and enforcement.

31 years

1%
Mediation 1%

Mediation is an option everyone should consider when involved in a dissolution or paternity matter. It may save you substantial time, money and aggravation when you work with our office to resolve your disputes. We have had tremendous experience.

31 years

1%
Uncontested Divorce 1%

Family law encompasses all areas inclusive of marital dissolution. Our office has vast experience (court and mediation), success and knowledge in all areas of family law, involving custody, support, assets, debts, domestic violence, and enforcement.

31 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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Location

Steven B. Chroman

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 206, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355

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Steven Brian Chroman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Domestic Violence

Posted by Ann | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Thank you for bringing financial and emotional stability back into my and my children’s lives - from an actual client

Thank you, Steven Chroman and staff, for bringing financial and emotional stability back into my and my children’s lives, for helping us find calm in the chaos. Divorce is never easy, but with a really great attorney handling the heavy lifting, you can continue to live your life while going through ...the process and come through the other side with your integrity and sanity intact. Steven Chroman and his staff provided this, and so much more for me and my children. Believe me, I know just how frustrating and stressful it can be without proper representation because I started my divorce without it, enlisting a different attorney to help me with just the filings. Disastrous. I definitely do not recommend that approach for anyone, even if you think your divorce will be “amicable.” My ex had representation in the courtroom almost immediately. Every time we appeared before the judge, my stomach was twisted in knots and I would leave feeling a wreck. I couldn’t sleep or relax between appearances, overwhelmed by the financial and emotional toll. It felt like my entire life revolved around the divorce case and I was making a mess of it. Then Steven Chroman took over the case, relieving much of the pressure as he steadily unraveled the mess. Our divorce was especially long (4+ years) and complicated, with, dozens of court appearances, hundreds of filings, and multiple attorneys - our children were represented by 2 different Minor’s Counsel and my ex went through 4 attorneys of his own Throughout the case, he kept me focused on what mattered most. He did his best to avoid the expense of court appearances whenever possible but never compromised on the important issues. He never made promises he couldn’t absolutely keep. He didn’t just tell me what I wanted to hear or let my emotions rule the day. He was always candid about the options and likelihood of each of the possible outcomes, but also mindful of emotionally sensitive issues, like the DV restraining order, which he successfully obtained. As a result, I never felt blind-sided by the court rulings, even when they didn’t go our way, which was rare. Our many court appearances gave me an opportunity to witness other attorneys in action, not only the ones involved in our case, but others, including a couple high profile ones, and I always walked out of the courtroom grateful that I was represented by Steven. Steven is a killer litigator. I witnessed him repeatedly dismantle my ex’s misleading and false claims in cross-examination and deposition. No theatrics, no dirty tricks, just compelling, clear, logical, fact- and law-based arguments. After much foot dragging by my ex, even after we reached a settlement, my divorce case is fully adjudicated, and all the issue are resolved. Thanks to Steven and his staff, I have no regrets, no self-doubts about the settlement, and no bitterness, just gratitude to be on the other side of it with a fighting chance to move on and rebuild our lives with the tools and resources Steven and his staff helped put into place. We’re in a stronger and more stable place and for that I am eternally grateful.

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 05

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"I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Cheryl Smith

Unknown lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Chroman and I practice in some of the same areas of law. I have had the privilege of reviewing many of her responses and comments to questions posted on Avvo. His answers and comments reflect a deep understanding of the law and have provided helpful information. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Hoffer

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 24

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"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly."

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Unknown lawyer | Nov 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Family lawyer | Oct 07

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Gordon Fauth

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 17

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Kaman

Family lawyer | Oct 16

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Cassandra Aitchison

Family lawyer | May 08

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"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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C. McKechnie

Family lawyer | Apr 23

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"I endorse this lawyer's work. It remains outstanding."

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Anthony Luti

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

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Victoria Clemans

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

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Robert Miller

Family lawyer | Apr 21

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"“An excellent attorney, well known and respected in the legal community. I give my highest recommendation without any reservations for this lawyer.”"

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Armen Tashjian

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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Matthew Breddan

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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Alec Rose

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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Paul Upton

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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"A superb attorney. Attentive to detail, aggressive. Just the type of family law attorney you need if you are in trouble and/or need legal advice. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Linda Pollack

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 20

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Julian Biggs

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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Therese Hankel

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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Family lawyer | Apr 18

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2021

Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers

2014

Valley Trusted Advisor, San Fernando Valley Business Journal

2014

Non Profit and Corporate Citizens Award, Los Angeles Business Journal

2013

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Lawyers in California, The Legal Network

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Steven B. Chroman

Associations

2021 - Present

Santa Clarita Valley Domestic Violence Center

Former Board of Directors

2006 - Present

Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1995

Golden Gate University

LL.M - Master of Laws with Honors

1994

Arizona State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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