Stephen Bruce Bley - San Francisco, CA
Attorney at Bley and Bley
Family Law Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
44 Montgomery Street Suite 3170 San Francisco, CA 94104
San Francisco Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Bley is a principal of the firm. He practiced law with his father prior to his father's retirement in 1985 and now practices with his daughter and law partner, Samantha Bley DeJean.
Mr. Bley is known for his ardent and aggressive client representation, earning him the reputation as a venerable opponent by his colleagues. Mr. Bley's legal career began as a deputy district attorney in 1967 for the City of San Francisco where his legendary courtroom experience took hold. While trying numerous complex criminal cases, including multi-defendant murder cases as well as many high stakes business and tort cases, the skilled and theatrical style for which he is well known today was born.
Mr. Bley's practice is focused almost exclusively on high-asset, high-conflict dissolutions.
Mr. Bley's over 50 years of experience allows him the ability to see complex dissolutions from all angles. While every case is unique, the breadth of his experience allows for creative solutions to difficult problems.
Mr. Bley received a Bachelor of Law degree (now known as a Juris Doctor degree) from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (Boalt Hall). Mr. Bley has been named a Super Lawyer by San Francisco Magazine and has earned the top professional rating by his colleagues as AV.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Named a Super Lawyer by San Francisco Magazine
- AV rated
Education
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Legal Education
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University of California, Berkeley, School of Law,
Berkeley,
California
Juris Doctor
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University of California, Berkeley, School of Law,
Berkeley,
California
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Non Legal Education
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University of California,
Berkeley,
California
Bachelor of Arts
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University of California,
Berkeley,
California
Bar Admissions
- California
Contact
44 Montgomery Street
Suite 3170
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-982-7311
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8:45am - 5:15pm
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