Sheila Claudine Stiles

Sheila Claudine Stiles

4.4
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Newport Beach, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

20320 SW Birch St 2nd Fl, Newport Beach, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP

20320 SW Birch St 2nd Fl, Newport Beach, CA, 92660

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Sheila Claudine Stiles's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by JR | February 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Second thoughts

I'm not sure who wrote all the reviews, on or around the same day, but their experience does not match my experience with Ms. Stiles at all. I found her to be a highly aggressive, win at all costs, attorney. Her win at all costs game plan almost destroyed my coparenting relationship with my ex. Le...t's face it, financial issues during a divorce are not easy but they should always be fair and as transparent as possible. I began to see my coparenting relationship deteriorate before my eyes with each strategically crafted correspondence between lawyers. The stress on my children, from the financial battle going on between their parents, was a heartbreaking experience to witness. My decision to finally seek another lawyer was the best decision I ever made. My stress level went down, my divorce got finalized, and I have an amazing coparenting relationship with my ex (I have to wonder if the other reviewers can say the same). I may not have gotten all the money out of my divorce that I possibly could have using Sheila Stiles and her firm, but I've got piece of mind in knowing that my kids will always know that I treated my ex with respect and fairness during a really difficult time.

Sheila Stiles

Replied last February 9, 2021

I am unfamiliar with any former or current client of mine by this name or initials. I dispute the validity of this review and welcome the reviewer to contact me directly to discuss any further concerns this individual may have.

Posted by Susan | May 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I have nothing but accolades for Sheila Stiles. Sheila handled my divorce arbitration in 2013. I felt overwhelmed by the experience of divorce and Sheila was professional, courteous and supportive throughout. Her knowledge of the facts provided me the confidence I needed and the support that I wante...d to reach amicable terms with my spouse. It was settled to the satisfaction of both parties. I have since reached out to her to answer questions that arise regarding my settlement. Her responses have always been timely and concise even though my case is several years old. I am grateful for her counsel and I highly recommend her.

Posted by Brian | May 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

Sheila and her team were true professionals in handling my divorce in Orange County. The divorce process itself was extremely overwhelming and emotional, but having the best divorce attorney and practice in my corner gave me the confidence that I would achieve a desirable outcome. After several month...s of back and forth non-sense from my ex and her attorney, Sheila was finally able to get them to settle without having to go to trial. Not only was Sheila able to achieve a favorable outcome through the settlement process, but not having to go to trial saved me a considerable amount of money. I can't thank Sheila and her team enough and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Kendall | May 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

Sheila truly put her whole heart into my convoluted "move away" case. It is evident that she is passionate not only about her work, but also about her clients. She worked fervently over months and months to ultimately win my case. Sheila is committed, enthusiastic, eager, knowledgable, personable and... dependable. I am so grateful to have had Sheila represent me!

Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Perseverance

Despite my very difficult divorce and custody battle lasting over 5 years, Sheila never gave up on me nor my children. She always fought for the best interest of my children, and would not settle for anything less. Sheila plays by the book, and does not leave any stones unturned. Sheila is so...meone you can trust and will always put your children's interest first. My children now have the opportunity for a bright future which they would not have had if Sheila was not on my team. My family and I will be forever grateful for her grit, and perseverance.

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Sheila Claudine Stiles's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Hittelman

Family lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Ms. Stiles since she started practicing. She's a diligent attorney, with polished courtroom skills, and is a good representative for her clients."

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Robert Burch

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She has great integrity and skill and handles the complexities of a dissolution with grace and experience"

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Lisa McCall

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledgeable and capable, and when opposing her on a case, she strongly advocates for her client, while being respectful and professional."

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Jennifer Feldman

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sheila is professional, hardworking and will handle your case with care."

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Steven Hittelman

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Lisa McCall

Family lawyer

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Nicole Nuzzo

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Robert Burch

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2017

Top 10 Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Bremer Whyte Brown & O'meara

Associations

2004 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2000

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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