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
2026 2025 2024
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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

131 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly recommended

I was blessed to have Debra Schoenberg represent me in a complex California–Arizona family law case. She was dedicated, responsive, and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks to her, my daughters are now home with me full-time. I highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Caring and helpful

Debra Schoenberg was amazing during my divorce. You can immediately tell how much she genuinely cares about her clients. She took the time to listen, explain every step, and fight for the best possible outcome. Her staff was also incredibly professional, welcoming, and supportive, which made the enti...re experience far less stressful.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

amazing experience

I had an amazing experience with Schoenberg Family Law during one of the toughest times in my life. After interviewing seven attorneys, I’m so glad I chose them. Debra was always communicative and ensured I had everything I needed on time. The entire team made me feel supported throughout the process.... They took the time to really listen and understand my needs, helping me stay focused on what mattered most without getting overwhelmed by the emotional side of the divorce. Debra’s kindness and calmness made a huge difference during my hearing, which I had been dreading. Thanks to her expertise, everything went smoothly, and the outcome was in my favor. I highly recommend Schoenberg Family Law. If you're looking for a legal team that's supportive,and genuinely caring, they are the ones to trust.

Posted by Craig D | October 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I highly recommend this law firm.

I had such a wonderful experience of having the Schoenberg Family Law Group represent me on my divorce I decided to write this review. Except for 3 years, I have been self-employed during my working career wherein I participated in several different fields of business. Because of this, I have d...ealt with numerous attorneys who specialized in the fields of; copyright infringement, internet law, PAGA law, estate planning, employment law, tax law, trademark registration, and real estate law. All these attorneys were top-notch but when my wife and I decided to divorce and I had to employ a family law attorney I made a horrible mistake. I did basic research and found what I believed to be a good divorce attorney. After 24 months of my case making little progress, I felt like a paper cup bobbing up and down in the ocean going nowhere. And after having spent a lot of money during those 24 months with nothing to show for it, having great difficulty in being able to connect and speak with my attorney, and always having to leave a message at the law firm's answering service because no human would ever answer the telephone, I decided to terminate my relationship with them. After reviewing several family law practices, I decided to employ Debra Schoenberg who operates the Schoenberg Family Law Group. I immediately saw a dramatic difference. Debra asked me why my case was in public court instead of having a private superior court judge overseeing the case that would be dealt with in a private setting. I told her that I did not know there was such an option. Debra said that a public court judge would never have the time to learn and understand the legal complexities of my unique case nor the time to devote to it because of the large volume of cases they are assigned. And my case should be removed from the public court system and a well-respected private judge should be selected that was an expert in the legal aspects of my complicated case. Debra had just such a judge in mind, and he was willing to accept my case, and Debra got my wife's attorney to agree. This judge was incredible, and I could tell my case was finally going to grab traction. Debra had my case completed in 18 months, and it would have been completed much earlier if the opposing council was not a brand-new inexperienced attorney. Debra is extremely attentive. Thoughts would come to mind about a detail so I would send her an email regardless of the time of day so I would not forget. I did not expect a reply until the next business day or two. The first time I did this was on a Sunday night and Debra replied within a few minutes. I was shocked. Debra continued to promptly reply throughout my case regardless of how late it was or if it was on a weekend and she was always directly accessible to me. Many times, when you ask an attorney a question you receive a long-detailed reply. I do not know if they do this to rack up attorney time or if they feel a need to provide you with a lot of detail. Debra is short and to the point - no long-winded responses. In the end, this saves the client a lot of money. When you phone the Schenberg Family Law Group a person always answers the phone. It is amazing that this is not standard, but this is how things are today. I highly recommend this law firm. Debra and her team are attentive, efficient, know how to navigate matters, and do not waste time. You will be happy you decided to employ them.

Posted by anonymous | October 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent!

I had the pleasure of working with Debra as my family law attorney, and I couldn’t be more satisfied. She is highly professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about her clients. Debra guided me through a difficult and emotional process with compassion and clarity, offering expert advice every s...tep of the way. She was always available to answer questions and made sure I felt supported throughout. Her dedication and attention to detail made a real difference for me and my family. I highly recommend Debra to anyone needing strong, reliable legal support in family law matters.

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"Demands excellence. I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | May 24

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Charles Young

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"I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Glasser

Family lawyer | Oct 12

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Family lawyer | Oct 10

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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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