Shana Jo Black

Shana Jo Black

also known as San Diego Divorce Attorney Shana J. Black

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 800, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

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Law Offices of Shana J. Black

8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 800, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Shana Jo Black's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Millie E | July 27, 2015

OVER ALL GREAT SERVICE

I would like to thank Shana Black for helping me through my uncontested divorce. From the moment i first spoke to her till now she has been such a pleasure to work with. I am grateful to have a lawyer like her and her firm to back me up. I really have nothing but the nicest things to say about this l...aw firm. I highly recommend them, especially if your going through a rough divorce as I did. She kept in touch with me every step of the way, always answered my questions quickly. Thanks again Shana for the amazing to work with.

Posted by Zetta | July 14, 2015

Always Available to help

Shana J Black was professional, courteous, understanding and available. There is no doubt that she's always on top of the legal aspects involved in the case. Unfortunately the other party created drama and issues that were unnecessary and I must say that Shana was always open and available to help.... They answer their phones and return messages. There are never winners in this deal but I can say that we achieved everything I was striving for. I would recommend Shana and thank her for all of her hard work.

Posted by LolaL | June 29, 2015

Easy to deal with

Attorney Shana B. was my representative in my recent child custody case. As a law professional, all I can say is that Attorney Shana J. is an outstanding one – competent, diligent, knowledgeable and very thorough. She is also accessible and promptly returns emails and phone calls. She would even arra...nge meetings that would accommodate my schedule. Even with her other cases, she made me feel that mine was important as well. She is easy to talk to and overall a nice person.

Posted by Pooha | November 05, 2013

Irresponsible and mental torture caused by hiring Shana

I though I was going through my worst when the divorce came onto me. Shana seemed very friendly, talking about her single mother and woman issues that made me trust her. I then read yelp reviews and openly discussed the negative reviews about her and she assured that it was a bad client who did n...ot get the judgement in their favor. I decided to give her a try due to her enthusiasm and myself being a woman, I wanted to have hope in another person. She started with a bang and became unresponsiveness with reasons of illness, daughter etc etc. by the end of my second deposit to her and about 3 months into the case, she wound not respond to my phones, emails for weeks, then months. It was a torture. real torture waiting for a response. worse I had moved to Seattle so I paid around sis expensive tickets to fly down and meet her on her slightest appt set up week but there was no show up. she would suddenly be quiet them for another long time. By end of 7 months into the case, I realized the torture and game she was playing. I finally appeared to the court myself and asked her to quit from the case. She is the worst lawyer. I have worked with @ 6-8 lawyers on different issues, like work, property, IRS etc, but she is real crappy. CRAPPY AND VERY IRRESPONSIBLE. She does not understand ethics and is giving me a hard time to return my huge deposit she has now with her.

Posted by Keith | January 09, 2013

Shana Black is my hero

Shana Black is absolutely amazing. She has helped me so much with getting custody of my daughter and my divorce. She is very understanding and knows, very much, what she is doing. I know that it is very hard for a father to get custody of their child but if you need help doing that or need help with ...your divorce, she is definitely the person to talk to. She helped me get custody of my daughter and keep all my possessions from my divorce. She truly is a saint and I would definitely recommend and refer her to anyone that is going through a family court case. Shana Black truly is a saint.

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Shana Jo Black's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul McGuire

Child custody lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Shana Black on a number of cases over the last 5 years. Shana cares deeply about her clients and provides a level of compassionate representation that you don't find from all local attorneys. She also cares deeply about the children involved in her cases."

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Neill Marangi

Family lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Shana is a fierce advocate. She's at the top of her field."

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Michael Black

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Attorney Shana Black argue her cases in court, and I would want her on my side if I was ever in court. She is very well versed in divorce and family law, and finds weaknesses in the arguments of opposing counsel. Her work ethic in the office is exceptional as well - she is hard working, honest, and aggressive. She loves to win cases for her clients. I have made numerous client referrals to Shana Black."

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Neill Marangi

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Black

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Distinguished Service Award, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

2009

Best Family Law Attorneys in San Diego, The San Diego Ten

2008

Nominated for Channel 10 Leadership Award, Channel 10

2005

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California

2005

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California Board of Governors

1999

Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California Board of Governors

1999

CALI Award for High Achievement in Trust & Estates, Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Shana J. Black

Associations

2007 - Present

Mother Attorneys Mentoring Association San Diego

President and Founder

2005 - Present

Federalist Society

Board Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

San Diego Bar Association

Member

Lawyer's Club of San Diego

Member

2006 - 2007

Conference of the Delegates, State Bar of California

Delegate

2004 - 2008

San Diego Republican Businesswomen

Board Member

Education

2000

University of San Diego School of Law

Juris Doctorate, Cum Laude

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University of Nevada

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

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KSON Morning Show

Advising Jon & Kate

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http://sandiego10.cityspur.com Best Family Law Attorneys

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