Richard Alan Schneer

Richard Alan Schneer

4.3
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Pleasant Hill, CA
Practice Areas: Family

3478 Buskirk Avenue, Ste 261, Pleasant Hill, CA

About Richard

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

32 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Schneer Richard A Attorney At Law

3478 Buskirk Avenue, Ste 261, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523-3784

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Richard Alan Schneer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Laurie | May 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Forever grateful

I thought my divorce from a long term marriage was a fairly simple matter with no minor children and few assets. I had no money and no legal background but attempted to represent myself and realized I was in way over my head and in fact, my husband had no intention of "working things out between just... us". A friend recommended Richard and I will be forever grateful. He took the time to sit with me, explain the process and options, keep me focused on the law and the task at hand, not all of the related drama ( and there was a lot) and guide me through all of it. This was not at all easy for me but certainly once Richard was on board, I truly felt that I was not alone and that I had very knowledgeable advocate looking out for me. He was available, professional, and gracious through all of it. I really appreciated that he extended those traits to all involved including the judge and opposing counsel, as he was after all, representing me. He was classy throughout while taking care of business. I would absolutely recommend him to you.

Posted by Chris | December 17, 2014 | Family

Great Experiance

I truly feel lucky that I had the opportunity to have Richard represent me. He is extremely knowledgeable with his facts of the law, and also takes a humanistic approach when dealing with situations and others. He listens very carefully and is able to be very effective with putting together best-case... scenarios to prepare for what could happen, can happen and will happen. He is very responsive and always kept me up to date with any information he received. Richard also has a great personality and is easy to talk to , which makes the situation easier to deal with. I highly recommend Richard to anyone that is in need of family law services, you will not be disappointed!

Posted by William | June 15, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Richard Alan Schneer

I do not recommend Attorney Richard Alan Schneer. I was a client of his from 2003-2009. My retention of Mr. Schneer was mainly due to my need for an inexpensive attorney and my ignorance on how to rate an attorney. My experience eventually led to high, overall, expenses. He charged me for conversatio...ns regarding one particular court date wherein the judge had him write the final decision. My opponent was to go through the court if she had disputes with his version of the decision. Instead, he entertained her phone calls and emails and then sent me the bill. We talked and he said he would make amends, but never did. He has lost files and performed poorly in a case that required testimony. The judge dismissed the rest of his case due to it having no relevance to what we were in court for that day

Richard Schneer

Replied last May 03, 2011

This client does not tell the public what his circumstance was when he first sought my services, needless to say the six years I represented him were marked by a dramatic increase in time share with this child. One would argue if he was so unhappy with my services why would he have waited 6 years to find another. He complains that I spoke to the other party regarding a proposed order. I am required by rules of court and local rules to do what he now complains I did. If I recall the order issue was resolved in his favor. As for losing files that too is not true. He claims I had an audio tape that from years ago. I did listen to the tape and returned it to the client. He apparently cannot find it and blames me. Client further complains that a matter was dismissed do to "relevance". Actually the matter was denied because the Judge found there was not sufficient change in circumsance to warrant a change.

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Richard Alan Schneer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elliot Silver

Family lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I represented one of richard's clients in a criminal matter that was the basis for the family court proceedings. I finally got to see him in action this morning battling it out in court. he was sincere, tenacious and persuasive. he is doing a great job for our mutual client."

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Tracey Wapnick

Family lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is professional and extremely knowledgeable about the law. I have had numerous cases with him as the opposing counsel and have always found him to be an excellent advocate for his client while still being courteous and forthright. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Richard to anyone going through a complex dissolution of marriage."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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David Holcomb

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is smart, tenacious and effective and highly experienced and skilled in all family law areas. Plus he has a wicked sense of humor."

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Gary Sparks

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I once worked in the same firm as Richard Schneer and observed firsthand his dedication and loyal advocacy to his clients. Since then, I have referred several clients to him, including a case he took over after I had to step out. Richard is relentless in working towards his clients' best interests, and would be an excellent choice for many clients seeking legal representation."

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Michael Doland

Family lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have just reviewed a lengthy, comprehensive, accurate answer of Mr. Schneer on Avvo that was customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These combination of qualities are exactly what every client would be looking for in hiring an attorney. Welcom to Avvo."

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Lisa Radcliffe

Family lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Richard is smart, empathetic, creative and assertive. He was a formidable opposing counsel and works tirelessly for his clients. He does not churn fees; he is professional."

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyers-Northern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

Super Lawyer-Northern California, Super Lawyer Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer-Northern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

Super Lawyer- Northern California, Super Lawyer Magazine

2015

Super Lawyer-Norther California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer-Norther California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyers- Northern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyers-Northern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyers-Northern California, Super Lawyers Magazine

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Copeman

Won at trial; affirmed on appeal

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Education

1992

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

California State University, San Diego

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