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Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Santa Clara County
The Law Offices of Steven E. Springer have dedicated their practice to guiding families through complex legal challenges with empathy and precision. With over 30 years of combined experience in family law, criminal defense, and mediation, our team prioritizes accessibility, thoroughness, and affordability. We maintain three offices across Santa Clara County to serve clients in Morgan Hill, San Jose, and Fremont, offering free consultations to ensure informed decision-making.Our attorneys, recognized by Avvo and Martindale-Hubbell, combine deep legal expertise with a commitment to ethical representation. We leverage technology to enhance efficiency while maintaining personalized communication, ensuring clients receive prompt updates and strategic guidance throughout their cases. Our reputation for resolving disputes through negotiation or litigation has earned us an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Criminal Defense
Mediation
Estate Planning
Adoption
Spousal Support
Property Division
Domestic Abuse Cases
Prenuptial Agreements
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined experience in family law and criminal defense.
- Our attorneys provide free consultations to clarify your legal options.
- We maintain three accessible offices in Morgan Hill, San Jose, and Fremont.
- Our firm combines empathetic representation with aggressive litigation capabilities.
- We utilize technology to improve case efficiency while ensuring personalized communication.
Associations and certifications
- Avvo
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Better Business Bureau
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm specializes in guiding clients through contested and uncontested divorce proceedings in California. We handle property division, spousal support, and child custody matters with strategic precision. With decades of combined experience, we balance empathy with aggressive advocacy to protect your rights and children's futures.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in legal and physical custody disputes, prioritizing children's best interests. Our attorneys help create parenting plans that address visitation schedules, decision-making authority, and relocation issues. We prepare clients for mediation and court proceedings to secure stable custody arrangements.
Criminal Defense
Our defense practice covers DUIs, assault charges, and other criminal matters. We investigate evidence, challenge procedural errors, and negotiate with prosecutors to minimize penalties. Our team emphasizes swift response and accessible representation during critical post-arrest periods.
Mediation Services
We facilitate dispute resolution for family law matters including prenuptial agreements and divorce settlements. Our mediators help clients avoid litigation by crafting mutually beneficial solutions. We prepare clients for mediation sessions to ensure informed decision-making and enforceable agreements.
Estate Planning
Our practice includes creating living trusts, wills, and advance directives to protect clients' assets and wishes. We advise on business succession planning and elder law matters. We help families establish comprehensive plans to manage healthcare decisions and property distribution.
People
Steven E. Springer
Founding Attorney
With over 20 years of legal experience, Steven Springer specializes in family law and criminal defense. He combines compassionate guidance with courtroom tenacity to protect clients' rights during divorce proceedings and criminal cases.
Daniel Walter
Attorney
Daniel Walter brings 15 years of family law expertise to mediation and litigation cases. He focuses on negotiated settlements while maintaining readiness for courtroom advocacy, particularly in child custody and property division disputes.
Questions
How does California calculate child support?
California considers parental income, custody time-shares, health insurance costs, and other factors through a standardized formula to determine child support obligations.
Can my spouse move out of state with our children?
Sole custodial parents may relocate with court approval, while shared custody arrangements require judicial permission to move children out of California.
Is a last-minute prenuptial agreement valid?
Prenups signed under duress, like two days before a wedding, may be invalid. California requires voluntary signing and seven days for review to ensure validity.
How does divorce affect inheritance rights?
Inheritances received during marriage remain separate property unless commingled with marital assets through joint ownership or shared expenses.
What determines spousal support amounts?
Courts evaluate marriage duration, earning capacity, living standards, and contribution to the marriage when determining spousal support terms.
How can I ensure my children from a previous marriage inherit my assets?
Establish separate property ownership and create a QTIP trust to protect inheritance rights for children from prior relationships while providing for a current spouse.
