Terry A Szucsko

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Terry A Szucsko

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Family

50 Osgood St. Ste 500, San Francisco, CA

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About Terry

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

30%
Domestic Violence 30%

30%
Child Custody 25%

25%
Family 15%

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023

Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lvovich & Szucsko, P.C.

50 Osgood St. Ste 500, San Francisco, CA, 94133

landslawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Terry A Szucsko's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Erica | June 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Extremely professional, knowledgeable and always available

I was going through a very traumatic experience. Just got back from abroad where my Mom passed away, my husband hit me with the news that he wanted a divorce and was ready for me to leave our house and our cat. As a way of compensation he was offering to buy me a new cat. I was shocked and frozen, co...uld not understand what was happening. Until a friend of mine gave me Terry's email and phone number. As soon as he heard what was happening, on the phone, he was quick to explain what I was entitled to and what my rights were. And the amazing thing is that, later on, he worked out a wonderful financial deal for me and that my husband was way too happy to sign off on. Therefore we ended up reaching an agreement very quickly, and without the need of the opposite side's lawyer. Terry and his team are on your side, and they have the ability to de-escalate even the hardest situation. He is diplomatic, yet firm in his determination to protect his clients, and the result is that I was able to resolve everything in a much smoother way than I expected at the beginning, and in a very short time.

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommend

I hired Terry to work on a fairly unique case that many other attorneys I contacted seemed to have no knowledge of (or just had bad advice for). Terry's patience and knowledge on the matter guided me gracefully throughout the process, which was quite long. At points when difficult decisions needed to... be made, Terry was always in my corner and he never tried to push me in one direction or the other. I felt as if Terry truly cared about my best interest. He also provided honest and thoughtful feedback during multiple confusing scenarios, and helped immensely with the critical thinking involved in my case. I also genuinely enjoyed working with him because of his great personality – never thought anyone would be able to make me laugh in the courthouse (a pretty depressing place to be), but he was always able to put me at ease! I would highly recommend Terry to anyone.

Posted by Chloe | January 02, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great experience working with Terry

I was referred to Terry and decided to hire him as I talked to him on the phone. Terry was able to get things straight within an extremely short amount of time, and he understood my interests and options. My case went on for a few months, and I had no experience with any lawyers or litigation matters... before. Terry demonstrated expertise and knowledge in guiding me through the whole process, and he is a professional in every aspect. I appreciate the fact that he is always efficient and to the point. He knows my best interests and has helped me obtain favorable outcomes - with a very reasonable bill.

Posted by Ben | February 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Terry Szucsko will fight tooth and nail for his clients

Mr. Szucsko was involved in my divorce. He went in bulldog mode and got his client everything. He even successfully argued for a restraining order. The only problem that I could see is that he ignored all of the confirmed child abuse. One of the children was being sexually molested. Instead of protec...ting him, Mr. Szucsko cut out the good parent.

Posted by John | February 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Little for me, most for Terry

So I entered into my divorce hoping my lawyer was going to protect my rights and assets. Bad enough having to admit who I thought was my life partner turned out to be a monster, worse to share my deepest secrets with a lawyer that was out just to make himself money. Most all of his choices were to pr...olong the case, create battles that were only going to increase costs for me and he created battles with my wife that were not necessary. He took a difficult time for me and made it a windfall for his pocket book. Run, dont walk, away from Mr. Szucsko and find a real lawyer. Look him up on yelp, more bad experiences.

Terry Szucsko

Replied last February 14, 2017

There are a large number of reasons why a case progresses the way that it does. I can assure my past, present and future clients that the potential to increase my fee plays absolutely no part in the strategy decisions to move the case forward to obtain the best possible outcome for my clients.

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Terry A Szucsko's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Hoff

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Terry is a great lawyer. He fights hard for his clients but is reasonable and a pleasure to work with."

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Geoffrey Murry

Domestic violence lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charlotte Towne

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Friend

"Terry is detail oriented, extremely intelligent, sensitive to his clients, and a pleasure to work with!"

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Terry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Julia Jayne

Family lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Fletcher

Family lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Attorney Szucsko on several legal matters including martial dissolution and child support. In working with Attorney Szucsko, I discovered his incredible professionalism and relentless work to best represent his clients. Few attorneys have the knowledge and work ethic to provide such exemplary services to their clients. I highly recommend any person with questions regarding their family law matter give him a call."

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Shirish Gupta

Family lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Terry is an excellent family lawyer and really knows the SF Courts."

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Milla Lvovich

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I can safely say that with Terry - you're in great hands. In addition to being an amazing lawyer, he's dedicated to his clients 100%. i don't envy the practice of family law: it is fraught with emotions, uncooperative opposing parties, and often difficult opposing counsel. Terry does it with grace, style, and great success for his clients. I hope never to need his services as a divorce lawyer, but if I did - I wouldn't think twice about turning to him for help."

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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

Northern California Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Northern California Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Shareholder, Lvovich & Szucsko, P.C.

2009 - 2011

President, Law Office of Terry A Szucsko, Inc.

Associations

2009 - 2017

State Bar of California - Solo and Small Firm Section Executive Committee

Past Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Jennifer K. v. Shane K. 47 Cal.App.5th 558 (2020)

Held that: 1) evidence supported finding that former boyfriend's act in punching refrigerator did not warrant DVRO; and 2) judge's comments did not indicate high probability of judicial gender bias which violated right to fair trial.

Phillips v. Campbell 206 Cal.Rptr.3d 492 (Cal. Ct. App. 2016)

The judgment (DVPA restraining order) is affirmed.

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Education

2018

State Bar of California

Certified Family Law Specialist

2008

Nova Univ Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

California St Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

How to Start a Solo Practice

Logistics

2014

How to Start a Solo Practice

Logistics

2013

How to Start a Solo Practice

Logistics

2012

How to Start a Solo Practice

Logistics

Languages

English

Activity

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