"I was seeking a reputable family law firm for my prenuptial agreement and received high praise for the Schoenberg Law Group. My attorney listened to my questions and responded to them very patiently. She also paid close attention all my concerns and made sure I was aware of the legal value of the agreement I was about to sign. It was…”
D.R.“It has been a real blessing to find this family law group in my life. I was in the middle of a custody battle with my ex wife and had a lawyer who had sided with my ex wife’s lawyer. I was faced with the option of paying to a regular lawyer to do half jobs with no results or to invest a bit more for a top family counselor who understood my situation and at the same time not giving me false hopes."
A.L."I hesitated filing papers for a long time because I was not sure if I could survive a long legal battle. When we were married, my husband worked while I raised the children, two under four years old, and I was afraid I would lose the stability they needed. I had a wonderful group of friends that helped me search for a reputable law firm that could represent me when my focus was on my children. They found the"
L.A.Christina L. Angell is a California Certified Family Law Specialist with 23 years of exclusive experience in family law. Known for her creative problem-solving and client-focused approach, Ms. Angell has built a strong reputation for thinking outside the box, being highly responsive, and paying close attention to the financial and emotional needs of her clients.
She has represented both adults and children across multiple Bay Area jurisdictions, including San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties. Her experience spans local, multi-state, and international family law matters, including high-conflict custody disputes, complex financial issues, complicated jurisdictional issues and intricate marital estates.
For over a decade, Ms. Angell also served as court-appointed minor’s counsel in San Francisco and Santa Clara Counties. In this neutral role, she represented children in often contentious custody cases, gaining deep insight into the unique challenges these matters present. Her strategic negotiation skills and solution-oriented mindset have led to positive, balanced outcomes for both parents and children.
Beyond her professional experience, Ms. Angell is the proud co-parent of two adult children and brings personal insight to her work, having successfully navigated her own divorce and co-parenting journey. Her lived experience includes addressing the needs of a neurodiverse (“special needs”) child and support of a child through gender transition, perspectives that inform her empathetic and inclusive approach to family law. She is committed to working with individuals from all backgrounds and is especially mindful of gender, religious, cultural, and LGBTQ+ considerations that can impact family dynamics and legal resolutions.
When she’s not advocating for her clients, Ms. Angell is an avid world traveler with a passion for exploring new cultures and perspectives.
Debra Schoenberg was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Designated as a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State of California Board of Legal Specialization
Board-Certified Family Law Trial Specialist by The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
One of California’s Top Family Lawyers for five consecutive years: 2022–2026
SFLG Voted #1 Family Law Firm in California for six consecutive years: 2021 - 2026
One of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by San Francisco Business Times
