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Thomas Anthony Schaeffer

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts ... +3 more

N/A, San Diego, CA

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

As we know exactly what is at stake, we take great pains to ensure that all aspects of a Criminal Case are handled by a licensed attorney. We offer very competitive rates and work with our clients to get the best results possible.

16 years | 70 cases

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

15 years | 15 cases

25%
Trusts 20%

15 years | 10 cases

20%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

15 years | 3 cases

10%
Business 5%

15 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 50-250 per hour

Contingency

20%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Thomas Anthony Schaeffer

N/A, San Diego, CA

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Thomas Anthony Schaeffer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client 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.

Posted by Chesper | November 07, 2012 | Landlord & Tenant

you will not be disappointed very helpful

I spoke to a previous lawyer who told me that I cannot be charged $50 per day everyday I'm late but as soon as he found out that I wanted to stay in my house & I was in a different city as him he rushed me off the phone and told me to call a san Diego lawyer & I did! Thank god because they took the t...ime out to talk to me & give me free legal truthful answers and even gave me the section & civil codes to confront my landlord. I feel confident to confront her now! I will be using this lawyer for all things! Thank you Micheal!!

Thomas Schaeffer

Replied last November 08, 2012

It was our pleasure! Mr. Juarez and I really hope it helped! If it weren't so expensive, and the job market so tough, I'd suggest you give law school look!

Posted by Trent | October 30, 2012 | Wills & Living Wills

i would recommend

This guy helped out my parents with setting up wills for the both of them. They really liked him and I'm going to get him to do a will for me and my wife too.

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Thomas Anthony Schaeffer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Clay

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Schaeffer. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Business lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thomas Schaeffer is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thomas Schaeffer is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Erika Mayorquin

Wills and living wills lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thomas is a great asset to the legal community. He is a hard worker and a passionate advocate. I highly recommend him."

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Michael Shemtoub

Business lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"

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Michael McCarthy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"a fierce competitor"

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Cyrus Mor

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Martha Bronson

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Shaeffer is a top notch attorney. His responses in public forums such as AVVO showcase his experience, expertise, and a deep understanding and knowledge of the law."

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Jinny Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Naumovski

Business lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An experienced, effective attorney who should be your first choice when it comes to having legal counsel."

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Kyle Bristow

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Schaeffer. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney."

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M. Miller

Business lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarkis Sirmabekian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Schaeffer. I have read numerous Avvo answers of Mr Schaeffer's. He constantly shares thoughtful and accurate answers with those in need of advise."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Schaeffer. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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Andrew Leone

Unknown lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

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

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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

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