"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.Hallie is a Certified Family Law Specialist and has been in active legal practice since December 2006. For over a decade, Hallie’s practice has focused on family law matters. With extensive litigation, negotiation and settlement experience, Hallie is prepared to navigate her clients through the full spectrum of family law legal challenges. She is a fierce client advocate who strives to maintain sensibility. Hallie has a bent for making sense out of what may appear as chaos. She has served as court-appointed minor’s counsel on numerous cases, and does not shy away from complex family law matters.
Recognizing that no two matters are alike, Hallie provides her clients with well-tailored representation, which perfectly suits their particular circumstances.
Hallie has previously worked on disputes arising from residential and commercial real property transactions and complex construction defect matters.
She has managed her own family law practice as well as two California litigation operations for multi-state law firms, handling litigation and judgment enforcement of large financial portfolios. Representing clients throughout California (from Imperial to Siskiyou counties), has given Hallie a unique appreciation for court nuances. She has also effectively represented clients in multiple arbitrations.
Over two decades, Hallie has gained the experience and expertise necessary to make the family law process as seamless as possible.
In her spare time, Hallie enjoys relaxing in her garden and hiking Mount Diablo, while identifying its wild and botanical life.
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Education:
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
