The best divorce lawyers in San Francisco in 2026 include Schoenberg Family Law Group for high-asset divorces, Fenchel Family Law for an exclusively family law practice, and Lerner Poole & Stewart, whose principals say they're certified Family Law Specialists.
| Firm | Office | Focus | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Schoenberg Family Law Group | Financial District | High-asset divorce | High-net-worth and complex cases |
| 2. Fenchel Family Law | Financial District | Divorce and complex property | High-net-worth clients |
| 3. Lerner Poole & Stewart | Financial District | Divorce and family law | Clients wanting specialists |
Stock options, RSUs and startup equity are common issues here, so ask how a firm values them. California is a community property state, and a divorce takes at least 6 months. We'll add more firms once we've checked several by hand.
Highlights high-asset divorces.
Schoenberg Family Law Group handles divorce and custody, including high-asset cases, from California Street and other California offices.
50 California St, 21st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
Exclusively family law, per the firm.
Fenchel Family Law focuses exclusively on family law, with pages on custody, support and complex property division.
315 Montgomery St, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94104
Certified Family Law Specialists, per the firm.
Lerner Poole & Stewart says its principals are both certified Family Law Specialists, from Sacramento Street.
303 Sacramento St, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
You or your spouse must have lived in California for the past 6 months and in your county for the past 3 months, per the California courts. A divorce takes at least 6 months from the date the other spouse is served.
Yes. Property and debts acquired during the marriage are generally community property and are usually divided equally, while gifts, inheritances and pre-marriage property are usually separate.
A California lawyer certified by the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization. It's a formal credential you can check on the State Bar's site.