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Shannon Eliza Stein
About Shannon
Biography
Personally: In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, swimming, cooking, baking and reading. I also enjoy attending sporting events.
Professionally: I am well respected in the legal community. I will be President of the Santa Clara County Bar Association in 2011. I work well with other attorneys. I do my best to make this process easier for my clients. I keep my clients well informed of their cases.
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Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
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Law offices of Shannon Stein
438 S. Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94086
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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (21)
Child Custody (13)
Family (12)
Lawsuits & Disputes (10)
Child Support (4)
Marriage & Prenuptials (3)
Ethics & Professional Responsibility (2)
Litigation (2)
Alimony (1)
Arbitration (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Mediation (1)
Privacy (1)
Uncontested Divorce (1)
What Clients Mention
Professionalism (26)
Recommendation (21)
Advocacy (19)
Case Results (19)
Character & Conduct (17)
Practice Area Knowledge (16)
Communication Style (14)
General Knowledge (14)
Responsiveness (12)
Compassion (11)
Cost of Services (11)
Trustworthiness (10)
Staff & Support (5)
Free Consultations (2)
Payment Plans (1)
Punctuality (1)
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Child Support
Posted by Paul | December 04, 2018 | Child Support
Shannon helped me during a critical situation
I had been ambushed by my ex's attorney with a fabricated emergency court order and hearing date, the same day I was due to be overseas for a business conference. The ex's attorney refused to move the court date until I furnished a heap of information and delivered her a check for a questionable chi...
Posted by Jennifer | January 13, 2016 | Child Support
Excellent guidance!
Sought Shannon's guidance at the last minute. Gave her a quick rundown before going to child support court. She gave valuable advice that dramatically improved our ability to get the non-custodial parent to pay their back support. THANK YOU SHANNON!
Posted by Patty | May 19, 2014 | Child Support
Prompt, honest Attorney!
Shannon helped us with questions about my fiance's child support and spousal support. She was extremely easy to communicate with, got back to us right away and gave us great advice.
Posted by Christian | February 12, 2013 | Child Support
Excellent Family Lawyer! Very professional, kind, and knowledgeable. Absolutely Fantastic!! Highly Recommended!!!
After two previous consultations with other lawyers I made an appointment with Shannon Stein and I have never met a better personable lawyer thus far. Eager to help me with my case, which involved divorce, child support, and alimony. I was feeling defeated before making an appointment with Shannon an...
Shannon Eliza Stein's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have experienced Shannon to be very professional in her dealings."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"Shannon is an excellent attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her myself."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationPresident-Elect
2003 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
2003 - Present
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Junior LeagueMember
2003 - Present
William Ingram American Inn of Court
1995 - Present
HadassahMember
2009 - 2010
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationTreasurer
2004 - 2006
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationFamily Law Chair
2003 - 2006
Barristers CommitteeChairman
2003 - 2006
Santa Clara County Bar AssociationFamily 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
Legal Answers