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Stephen Bernard Ruben

2.3
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 52 years

Family Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Marriage & Prenuptials, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

625 Market Street, Penthouse, San Francisco, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1991
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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 33 years

State: California

Acquired: 1992

Active

Licensed in Illinois for 52 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1973

Voluntarily Inactive

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1991

Location

The Ruben Law Firm

625 Market Street, Penthouse, San Francisco, CA, 94105

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Stephen Bernard Ruben's Reviews

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2.3 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Greg | March 14, 2017 | Divorce & Separation

Different experience than the other review.

Ok, I read this other review after I had hired on Steve as my attorney and have to say, it caused me great concern. As a little background, my wife and I were going through mediation and it didn't seem that it was resulting in a fair split, so I decided to seek counsel. During our initial FREE meet...ing, (most lawyers charge for this consultation), I got to talk with Steve and really get to know him. He created a plan of attack and seemed quite knowledgeable about the law as he would say, based on such and such a case we can do this or that. Needless to say I felt great after the meeting and like I was done bending over and taking it in mediation! (Not that I can't go back to meditation, Steve just felt we should have most of the things hammered out before mediation and where there are differences, then we mediate on those at that time.) Anyways, I brought this review up to them and they helped to allay my fears and recommended I do what my heart and gut tells me and if I didn't feel comfortable with Steve, no hard feelings and they would refund my money. I am so appreciative of the time and energy they spent to help make me feel that Steve was the right fit that I felt compelled to write here to counteract the negative review that caused me great pause. My suggestion is to meet with Steve and see how you fit. Needless to say I'll report back after the divorce is finalized. Feel free to contact me.

Stephen Ruben

Replied last March 14, 2017

Thank you Greg for taking the time to respond. It is very much appreciated for your kind words.

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Stephen Bernard Ruben's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Morales

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stephen is simply the best of the best. If you'd like to settle your case amicably he is an expert negotiator, if you need to fight it out in court he is an aggressive litigator. Over the years I have referred many cases to Steve and his team, these clients have been extremely satisfied with Steve's representation."

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John O'Neill

Family lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Hurabiell

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Steve Ruben is not only technically competent but is one of the most ethical lawyers, in any field of practice, that I have come across in my 38 years of practice. I've witnessed his doggedness in the pursuit of his clients' objectives. He is always pleasant to deal with, something rare among Family Law types."

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John Youngquist

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Steve for many years. I know him to have a wide reputation as an expert family law specialist. I would recommend him to anyone seeking family law consultation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1991.

Suspension issued in IL, 1991

updated on 10/12/2011

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

U.S.Supreme Court

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Association of California Family Law Specialists

Member

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

Lawyers Club of San Francisco

Member

Bar Association of San Francisco

Member

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

San Francisco Collaborative Family Law Group

Member

Education

1973

Illinois Institute of Technology

1970

Bethany College (Scotts Valley, CA)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1970

Bethany College (Scotts Valley, CA)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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