Shannon Eliza Stein

Shannon Eliza Stein

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Sunnyvale, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +4 more

438 S. Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

About Shannon

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law offices of Shannon Stein

438 S. Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086

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Shannon Eliza Stein's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 48 of 48 reviews

Posted by Negin | June 01, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended

Ms. Stein has been my lawyer and confidant for over four years. I have had several legal issues on which Ms. Stein invested her time to help me get through. People change their lawyers all the time and that is why many cases fail for various reasons especially when it comes to a lawyer's credibility.... The main reason I have maintained my relationship with Ms. Stein for all these years is simply because she is incredibly trustworthy, she always looks out for her clients' best interest, she is an effective listener and she delivers what is expected of her. My lawyer and I have managed not only to maintain a good lawyer-client relationship, but we have grown to know eachother well over the years and I think that is why we have been able to work together well. I highly recommend Ms. Stein to anyone due to her professionalism, her knowledge of law as well as the justice system, and passion to help others when they have absolutely noone to turn to...I'm proud to have Ms. Stein as my lawyer and I look forward to working with her more in near future.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2010 | Privacy

Careless lawyer in Sunnyvale

Shannon Stein is a very careless lawyer. She sent my private and confidential information to some other person. When I brought this to her notice, she blamed it on me and was unapologetic about the whole thing.

Shannon Stein

Replied last April 15, 2010

This information is simply untrue. I am very careful to make sure that I check email addresses before they are sent. This client put down the incorrect email address on his form. This is not my fault. Once it was realized that the information was sent to the wrong address, it was immediately rectified. This client also was very difficult to work with it in general. I understand that the attorneys who he hired after me have had difficulty with him. He refused to listen to legal advice. I am very trustworthy, I respond within a few hours to clients, I keep client's well informed of their case and am very knowledgeable of the law and how the court system works. My clients enjoy working with me very much. Many turn into good friends of mine. It is unfortunate that this person was unhappy with my services. I could have represented him well.

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Family Law Attorney - Shannon

Shannon was referred to me by one of her clients. She is an excellent attorney who is honest and discusses the matters clearly with you. If you do not understand something, she will take the time to explain it to you. An attorney who isn’t shy about telling you the truth about your case and your c...hances; and she is a great negotiator. Sometimes, we all wish for divorce/custody to be over with ASAP. But, as long as we realize divorce and custody are major issues especially if the other party is not cooperative than it is time consuming. I would and have recommended Shannon. She has kept my best interest in mind at all times and I know she will continue to do as such.

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Shannon Eliza Stein's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Borger

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Josh is a detailed, caring, and intelligent lawyer. He truly cares about his clients. He helps his clients navigate through the Court process well. I highly recommend him."

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Christine Anderson

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I would strongly recommend Shannon Stein to any individual requiring a family law attorney. While Shannon is extremely compassionate, ethical, and competent, the factor that most stands out is her desire to reduce client costs and go about family law litigation in a measured and reasonable manner. Shannon is not the type of attorney who profits at the expense of her clients. She finds a way to successfully forward her client's agenda without unnecessary delay or expense. Her sound insight into the law allows her to give the kind of excellent legal advice that promotes appropriate resolution family law matters. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

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James Steinle

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Menache

Family lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am very familiar with Shannon and her work. She is extremely professional, effective, and knowledgeable. She is held in high regard within the community. I would highly recommend her."

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Karen Russell

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have experienced Shannon to be very professional in her dealings."

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Robert Nuddleman

Family lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referred a number of clients to Shannon all with very positive results. She is very knowledgeable, has good relationships with her clients and is a strong advocate for her clients."

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Mitchell Ehrlich

Family lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Burns

Family lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A number of people in my community have used Shannon Stein, all with great results. She's smart and tough, and I would recommend her to anyone seeking family law counsel."

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Rory Coetzee

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon is an excellent attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her myself."

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David Yomtov

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Shannon is a capable attorney, with a good deal of experience in Family Law. She is reasonable, responsible, and highly ethical. It was a pleasure to work with her, even though our clients were at odds."

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Matthew Jensen

Family lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shannon is a capable and experienced attorney. She's easy going and well respected within the local family law bar. A good lawyer to have on your side."

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Christopher Dull

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shannon is a great leader and has provided the Santa Clara Bar Association with much needed direction as president. She is also a competence and good family law attorney with plenty of years of experience."

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John Mlnarik

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I can't say enough good things about Shannon. She is a recognized leader in the area of family law, an accomplished professional and a wonderful advocate for her clients. The people I have referred to Shannon are always pleased and more than happy to have her on their side."

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Julia McDowell

Family lawyer

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Joshua Borger

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Menache

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Karen Russell

Family lawyer

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Mitchell Ehrlich

Family lawyer

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Jeremy Burns

Litigation lawyer

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David Yomtov

Family lawyer

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Matthew Jensen

Family lawyer

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Christopher Dull

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2008

Barrister of the Year, Santa Clara County Bar Association

Work Experience

2007 - 2008

Associate, Sayar and Fausto

2003 - 2007

Associate, Hammer and Jacobs

Associations

2010 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

President-Elect

2003 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Board of Trustees

2003 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Junior League

Member

2003 - Present

William Ingram American Inn of Court

1995 - Present

Hadassah

Member

2009 - 2010

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Treasurer

2004 - 2006

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Family Law Chair

2003 - 2006

Barristers Committee

Chairman

2003 - 2006

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Family Law Social Chair

Education

2000

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Brandeis University

MA - Masters

1995

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Dealing with Difficult Clients in Difficult Times

Ethics

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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