Debra R Schoenberg

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Debra R Schoenberg

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

50 California Street, 21st Floor, San Francisco, CA

About Debra

Biography

Compassion and experience in all family law matters.

Compassion and experience in all family law matters.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 34%

34%
Child Custody 33%

33%
Divorce and Separation 33%

33%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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+ 6
Platinum Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Vermont for 31 years

State: Vermont

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 39 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1987

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C.

50 California Street, 21st Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94111

sflg.com/

Debra R Schoenberg's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

132 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 26 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Full service firm

I consulted with this law firm in early 2019 on a potential divorce case. The advice and guidance they provided helped immensely. I learned of my rights before making any rushed decisions and they provided me with multiple resources to assist me with my issues. I am still working through everythin...g but confident I will have good results after receiving their guidance.

Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Law Firm with your best interest in mind!

I am impressed. Finally an attorney who maintains their patience with me while I ask every question imaginable. Twice. This firm is so complete in their coverage of your case - they examined every angle and presented me with the best options for me. If divorce is inevitable I would call them.

Posted by Jan | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Wonderful people

When going through a divorce you really need a strong support system. Schoenberg Law was there for me from start to finish - guiding me, answering every question- sometimes more than once! Patience and kindness along with a great deal of compassion is the experience I received. That along with the...ir incredible knowledge of the law - I felt I was in the best hands possible. Thank you Debra and team!

Posted by Cameron | November 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent representation!

About a year ago I went through pure hell as my spouse and I decided it wasn't working out. He was dishonest and was threatening to "take me to the cleaners". I consulted with several attorneys before finally coming across Debra and team at Schoenberg. Thank goodness as they saved me! They helped... me clearly understand my rights and helped me put my ex and his lawyer in their place. My confidence was restored and I was able to move on knowing they were taking care of me. Thank you to everyone at the firm who helped with my case!

Posted by Lisa DeGunya | May 30, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Review

Although Ms. Schoenberg was not retained by me- she and her staff were helpful and insightful in moving forward to the arrest of my felon ex husband John who is both in contempt of lawful orders I have and trafficking my young son's. They are priority one- in getting them safely back to me.

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Debra R Schoenberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Rathmell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Traci Holian

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Demands excellence. I endorse this lawyer."

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Anne Gyemant Paris

Family lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Young

Unknown lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Glasser

Family lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hailey Canevari

Family lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alex Prazma

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Wheeler

Wrongful death lawyer

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Richard Schoenberger

Personal injury lawyer

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Charles Young

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nancy Lawlor

Family lawyer

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Eric Glasser

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Sadie Clement

Family lawyer

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Alex Prazma

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Hailey Canevari

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Cheryl Sena

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

100 Top Women Owned Businesses, San Francisco Business Times

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

100 Top Women Owned Businesses, San Francisco Business Times

2013

Certified Family Law Specialst, State of California Board of Legal Specialization

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Board Certified Family Law Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Attorney, Schoenberg Family Law Group

Associations

2006 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

Education

1986

Franklin Pierce Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

University of Miami

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

CLE

An Income Tax Primer for Family Law Practitioners

2008

CLE

Tax Consequences of Divorce

2007

CLE

Family Law: Helping Your Clients through Difficult Times

2007

CLE

Successful Financial Settlements for your Divorce Client

2007

CLE

Child Custody and Shared Parenting

2007

CLE

Preventing Financial Mistakes during Divorce

2007

CLE

Family Law: Year in Review

2007

CLE

What Family Court Judges Want You to Know

2006

CLE

What Family Court Judges Want You to Know

2006

CLE

Equitable Divorce Settlements

2006

CLE

Advertising Ethically and Effectively

2006

CLE

Family Law: Year in Review

2006

CLE

A Road Map through Divorce Proceedings

2005

CLE

Tax Consequences of Divorce

2005

CLE

Domestic Law

2005

CLE

Complex Matrimonial Law Issues

2004

CLE

Complex Issues in Divorce

2004

CLE

Dealing with the Pro Se Litigant

2004

CLE

Successfully Dealing with Life Transitions

2004

CLE

Keeping it Civil: The Same Sex Couples' Journey

2004

CLE

Business Valuations for the Matrimonial Practitioner

2003

CLE

Complex Divorce

2003

CLE

Women in Transition: Dealing with Issues Surrounding Divorce

2003

CLE

Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

2001

CLE

Business Valuation: Presentation of Exhibits, Admissibility, Persuasiveness

2000

State Family Court

Pro Se Litigation Education

2000

CLE

How to Utilize the Magistrate

2000

CLE

Child Custody and Time Sharing

2000

CLE

Trusts, Estate Planning and Divorce

2000

CLE

Family Law and Relief from Abuse

Publications

2013

Addicus Books Divorce in California

Languages

English

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