Barry Schneider - San Francisco, CA
Attorney at Barry Schneider, Esq. Attorney at Law
Family Law Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
580 California Street 12th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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52
Years
Experience
San Francisco Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law 80%
- Probate & Wills 20%
Litigation: 40%
Attorney Information
Overview
My practice is focused on Family Law and Divorce with an emphasis on Real Estate, Business and Community Property divisions. Our office also has extensive background in Domestic Partnerships, Same-Sex Marriages and Probate and Estate Proceedings.
Our goal is to help our clients make wise and informed decisions and avoid the costly legal and emotional consequences of court proceedings. If court proceedings are necessary, we competently and zealously advocate for our clients.
I have been in the practice of law in San Francisco and the Bay Area for over 30 years and I was Certified in the first class of Family Law Specialists and have been recognized as a "Family Law Super Lawyer" in California.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Super Lawyers, State of California
Other Sources of Feedback About Barry Schneider
Included on the 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2004 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Golden Gate University School of Law,
San Francisco,
California
J.D.
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Golden Gate University School of Law,
San Francisco,
California
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Non Legal Education
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University of California Berkeley,
Berkeley,
California
B.A.
Major: Political Science
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University of California Berkeley,
Berkeley,
California
Pro Bono Activities
- Settlement Master, San Francisco Superior Court, 1980 - Present
- Settlement Judge, San Francisco Superior Court, 1980 - 2008
Bar Admissions
- California, 1974
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1974
Specialties and Certifications
- Family Law, State of California, 1980
Other Affiliations
- San Francisco Bar Association
- Marin County Bar Association
- State of California Bar Association
- State of California Family Law Specialists
Fraternities and Sororities
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Contact
580 California Street
12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-523-7776
Fax: 844-781-6744
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.schneiderlawsf.com/
Hours: 8:30-6:00
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