First Admitted: 1987, New York

Bar/Professional Activity:

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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:

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

Debra R. Schoenberg