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

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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 6 - 10 of 48 reviews

Posted by Jeanine | March 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Calm and clear strategies for difficult situations

Shannon was a compassionate, resourceful and respectful attorney throughout a complicated custody dispute. She helped me navigate and win the move away our children needed to thrive. She advised on how to organize my case, manage the evaluation process, and deal with various legal issues thrown in al...ong the way. Her calm and consistent strategy helped me close a difficult chapter and I’d strongly recommend her help for family court matters.

Posted by Li | August 28, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Shannon is very helpful

I see Shannon two times. 1st time visit, she is able to read my mediator report very quick and know the case essence and write a simple letter to bring to court. It is very professional to handle this in about half hour. I lose her because my legal plan does not fit her.

Posted by Li | August 23, 2019 | Mediation

Shannon is effective

I saw Shannon twice. She is very quick to get the point of my case, reading my mediator report quick and write me a one page sheet to bring to the court since the court time was very soon. She also take after work hours to text me and guide me on some court issues. My impression is she is very profes...sion on what she is doing. My case is simple so she let me go.

Posted by Matt | August 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Loved Shannon!!! She's a warrior!

I met with Shannon, she was my 5th lawyer I had met with for my asset division agreement. She verified everything I had learned through 4 other lawyers. And she added some other things, and was ready to start the lawsuit and she made it clear how I could end up with everything. I did not want to g...o to court, I did not want to drag my kids through anything, so I had her and I work out an agreement that covered all the bases. She was great, professional, clear and was easy to communicate with. We settled based on Shannon's agreement and are now settled and all the properties are divided in a fair and practical way. I now know who to send people to when they are in a situation similar to mine.

Posted by Aviah | April 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Shannon kept my children safe

I cannot put into words how strongly I recommend Shannon Stein and her practice. I came to her with a complex custody case, involving an international relocation of children who were living mostly with the other parent, who was beset with serious issues of her own, due to an informal understanding ab...out the relocation that had broken down. I had never had an attorney in the case, and there was no reason to expect an easy path. Shannon quickly took charge, and together with her wonderful colleague, Malavika, and kind and sensitive office staff, steered the case in the right direction. At no time did Shannon play “dirty,” which the opposing counsel certainly seemed to do; there were no insults, no yelling or provocations. There was also no wasting of time and funds on unnecessary litigation; in fact, Shannon’s clear mission was to seek an amicable resolution, with an eye towards coparenting in the future, i.e., staying out of court. 10 months later, we had a court order moving the children to my (their father’s) residence abroad. I cannot thank Shannon and her office enough.

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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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Karen Russell

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Mitchell Ehrlich

Family lawyer

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Jeremy Burns

Litigation lawyer

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David Yomtov

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Matthew Jensen

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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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