Shana Jo Black

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Shana Jo Black

also known as San Diego Divorce Attorney Shana J. Black

4.8
61 reviews
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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

About Shana

Biography

Call today for an experienced and aggressive family law attorney on your side.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 34%

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Child Custody 33%

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Divorce and Separation 33%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2015
Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Child Support

Posted by Larry A | June 29, 2015 | Child Support

A Great Attorney!

I worked with Shana on a recent child custody case and child support with my daughter and ex-husband. It was a great experience for she was able to promptly and properly address all the concerns I had and responded to them almost immediately. She also explained to me the process and was very helpful ...both off and on the court. On the court, Shana is aggressive – a go getter. Off the court, she is kind and very friendly. She excelled in everything that she did and do I need to she stayed on top when the case ended.

Posted by Chivas | August 28, 2012 | Child Support

Child Support/Alimony

I don't know where to begin, but Ms. Black is awesome in my book. I contacted her many months before I went to court and she stayed on the phone with me seems like forever. Well anyways to fast forward to days before my court date I called her and asked her to come to court with me now remind you I h...ad not talked to her for months after the first conversation. She picks right up and that particular day I had the worst anxiety and I told her I can't do this by myself so I asked her could she go to court with me she came without any hesitation. She walked in that courtroom and did her thing I got a continuance. My court date came Ms. Black walked in that courtroom and made my ex husband look like the liar he has always been, she questioned him in away that I felt sorry for him because she caught him in so many false statements, even the judge was looking at him like why are you lying. To make a long story short she made it happen where I still receive a large portion of my support, she talked to me throughout the day we were in court and reassured me that I was okay and I had nothing to worry about and I won. I would recommend her to anyone people who came on here being negative needs to realize the woman has a life and I am quite sure she has many cases. I would end my review by saying

Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2011 | Child Support

Excellent Lawyer

San Diego, CA 5 star rating 2/5/2011 I was a single mom of two, and needed representation on my custody/support/visitation case. Originally sent to DCSS, she was able to get more support, and set a visitation that would be effective for my kids as well as the non-custodial parent. She was very e...fficient, incredibly thorough and knowledgeable on Family Law, and aggressively passionate in the courtroom!

Posted by Akesa | September 09, 2009 | Child Support

Aggressively Passionate Family Attorney

This amazing attorney, Shana Black, represented me while I was a single mom of two. My case originally started with the Dept of Child Support Services, and after many failed attempts to modify my support, I contacted her. She was able to get my support increased, and was impressively passionate in ...the courtrooom about my case, and we were able to establish a visitation between my kids and the non-custodial parent that was effective and has since flourished. She returns all calls, emails and is flexible in regards to personal appointments. The best attorney I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with.

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2011 | Child Support

Ammended Divorce

I went to court in Sept 2010, and flew from Illinois to California for court. I have YET to receive any new paperwork for me to sign for my new ammended decree. Shana was also supposed to get in contact with me directly after the hearing to start a child support agreement. It has been four months ...and I have YET to hear from my lawyer. I have tried calling, emailing, and texting her to no result. I paid her a substatiantal amount of money for her to do NOTHING for me.

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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

Publications

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

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