Debra R. Schoenberg's profile

    Debra R. Schoenberg

    Top rated Family Law attorney in San Francisco, California

    Education Qualification:

    University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law

    Practice Areas:

    Family law,

    Child support,

    Custody & visitation,

    Divorce,

    Domestic violence,

    Same sex family law

    50 California St 21st FloorSan Francisco, California, 94105

    First Admitted: 1987, New York

    Professional Webpage: https://www.sflg.com/our-team/debra-r-schoenberg/

    Bar/Professional Activity:
    • New York, 1985
    • U.S. Supreme Court, 1990
    • Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
    • California Bar, 2008
    • U.S. District Court Northern District of New York, 1987
    • Vermont, 1990
    • U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 2012
    • Member, State Bar of California, Family Law Section
    Special Licenses/Certifications:
    • Board Certified Family Law Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
    • Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
    Pro bono/Community Service:
    • Program and Planning Committee:  Jewish Children’s and Family Services, SF Bay Area
    • Corporate Council, Berkeley Rep
    • Board of Directors: Lava Mae, San Francisco, CA
    • Board of Trustees: Temple Sinai, Oakland CA
    Honors/Awards:
    • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
    • Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
    • Board Certified Family Law Trial Specialist, National Board of Trial Advocacy
    • Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies, San Francisco Business Times
    • Expertise, Best Divorce Lawyers in San Francisco
    • Top 100 Woman-Owned Businesses, San Francisco Business Times
    • 10 Best Female Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
    • 10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
    • Woman Leaders in the Law
    • American Jurist Institute, Top 10 Attorneys
    • BestLawyers, US News and World Report
    • Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
    • SuperLawyers
    • Parents’ Press: BEST of the Bay
    • AVVO 10 Rating
    • AVVO Client Choice Awards
    • Recorder: “The Best” Hall of Fame
    Educational Background:
    • Western College Program at Miami University, Undergraduate Degree in Philosophy, 1980
    Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
    • The Legal Process, Your Rights and What to Expect. A must-read for anyone contemplating divorce.  Accessible Q&A format, with answers to more than 350 questions., Author, Divorce in California, Addicus
    • From the dawn of society, one of the most fundamental tenets upon which civilization has been built has been rooted in civility. It is the basic premise upon which civilization has come to flourish. What is known in the vernacular today as the "golden rule" - "do unto others as you will have them do unto you" - dates back to early judeo-christian times, as expressed in the Talmud. This simple concept exemplifies the essence of civility. The "golden rule" is found in nearly every modern-day religion, demonstrating how it transcends all other considerations and is an essential part of the fabric of society. No society can successfully flourish if its members do not treat one another with respect., Author, Who Among us Will do the Right Thing, Aspatore
    Other Outstanding Achievements:
    • Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
    • SuperLawyers, 2020
    Firm News (Newsletters):
    • How to Handle Debt in a Divorce; Divorce Proceedings Go Virtual During Pandemic; Common Mistakes to Avoid During a Divorce;  How Death of a Child Can Impact a Marriage, SFLG August 2020 Newsletter
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