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Thomas Anthony Schaeffer
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Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
25%
16 years | 70 cases
Wills and Living Wills
25%
15 years | 15 cases
Trusts
20%
15 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 50-250 per hour
Contingency
20%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Thomas Anthony Schaeffer
N/A, San Diego, CA
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Thomas Anthony Schaeffer's Reviews
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Posted by Daryl | November 11, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements
Effecient, thourough and trustworthy
Over the course of my professional relationship with Tom Schaeffer, he has fulfilled my legal needs to the T. Whatever questions I have ever had, or whatever issues I needed covered contractually he has answered and explained clearly.
Thomas Anthony Schaeffer's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mr. Schaeffer has an extreme knowledge of the law and is very dedicated to his clients. I endorse Mr. Schaeffer and recommend his services to anyone in need of legal advice."
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Experience
Honors
2012
2012 Top Contributor, AVVO
2011
Pro Bono Honors, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Law Office of Juarez and Schaeffer
2010 - 2010
Certified Legal Intern, San Diego Public Defender's Office
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, Winet Patrick & Weaver
1999 - 2006
Data Archive and Recovery Specialist, Kyocera-Wireless
Associations
2011 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association Barristers
2008 - Present
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science National Honors Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Criminal Assault and Battery
Acquittal
Theft / Embezzlement
Split
Education
N/A
Thomas Jefferson SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Whittier College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Knox Middle School
Conflict Resolution
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Landlord is raising rent after making mandatory repairs in home.
02 Jul 2013
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How do i get a continuance for my deposition?...I cannot afford a lawyer and it is scheduled for this friday...
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Can I evict my tenant because there appears to be prostitution going on?
05 Jun 2013