Debra R. Schoenberg

DEBRA R. SCHOENBERG, ESQ., HAS A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER.Debra R. Schoenberg, Esq., has earned a stellar reputation as a respected leader in family law by building relationships with her clients based on trust, integrity, and open communication. Her long and distinguished career began more than thirty years ago after she established her firm, Schoenberg Family Law Group. Ms. Schoenberg’s vast experience and expertise in the highly sensitive and complex practice of family law has solidified her standing in the legal community as a trusted advocate who is respected for her thoroughness, strategic thinking, and keen attention to detail. With a fierce sense of loyalty and dedication, Ms. Schoenberg strives to preserve her client’s dignity and humanity as she helps them navigate the difficult and painful process of dissolution.Ms. Schoenberg is at the forefront of the ever-evolving field of family law as society continues to define the meaning of family. She specializes in the practice areas of divorce, prenuptial agreements, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody, and visitation along with, domestic violence, paternity, and same-sex family law.  Additionally, Ms. Schoenberg handles cases that range from complex financial issues and extensive marital estates, to high-conflict custody matters.Adept at negotiating resolutions as well as aggressively pursuing litigated outcomes, she also handles straightforward family law cases, pre- and post-marital agreements, and marital settlements. Ms. Schoenberg has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to fairness and equity, and because of her extensive expertise, she can capture the perfect balance of compassionate sensitivity with the aggressive assertion of a client’s rights.As a prominent family law attorney, Ms. Schoenberg is frequently asked to lecture and share her insight with members of the legal community. In recognition of her work, she was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Board-Certified Family Law Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. She is also a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State of California Board of Legal Specialization. As a result of an extensive and confidential review by members of the Bar, she has been repeatedly listed in the Directory of Super Lawyers.Ms. Schoenberg has been recognized by US News and World Report as one of the nation’s Best Lawyers. The San Francisco Business Times repeatedly names Debra Schoenberg to their Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses, their 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area, the Top 25 LGBT-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area and a Leading Corporate Philanthropist.Additionally, Ms. Schoenberg was selected by peer recognition and professional achievement as one of the Top Women Attorneys in Northern California and was named one of the Ten Best Family Law Attorneys in California by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. The firm has also been repeatedly selected as one of the top three family law firms in the Bay Area. Parents' Press East Bay has also voted Schoenberg Family Law Group Best of Bay. Most recently, Ms. Schoenberg was named to the American Institute of Legal Counsel Top 10 California Attorneys for her dedication to families and working out the best solution for each of her clients. Ms. Schoenberg is a member of the California, New York, and Vermont Bar Associations. She is the author of a book entitled “Divorce in California."