At the Law Offices of Shirley D. Jacobs, our East Bay divorce lawyers represent clients in family law and divorce cases.

Attorney Shirley D. Jacobs started the firm as a sole practitioner in 1978. She has built the firm into one of the largest family law firms in the East Bay area, with a team of highly talented attorneys whose skills and knowledge include mediation and collaborative law, as well as traditional divorce litigation.

Our family law lawyers and staff care passionately about getting the best possible results for our clients. We understand that the best result is not measured in dollars alone, but in whether our client’s objectives were met in securing sufficient financial resources and preserving and protecting relationships with children, relatives, or the other spouse with whom the client may need to continue a co-parenting relationship. We work diligently to accomplish our client’s objectives.

We are committed to keeping our clients informed about the progress of their case throughout the process. Our East Bay divorce lawyers know that the courts can be intimidating and the legal process confusing. As your attorneys, it is part of our job to demystify the legal process. We take the time to explain things in a common-sense way so that our clients are able to make informed decisions.

Our attorneys are also committed to seeking efficient and cost-effective alternatives to litigation when that is possible. Two of our attorneys are trained mediators and one attorney is trained in collaborative law . Mediation and collaborative law allow clients to maintain control over the resolution of issues in their divorce, child custody or property division case. Why let a judge make the most important decisions in your life? You can decide yourself, with information and support.

If litigation does become necessary, our attorneys are appropriately aggressive in protecting our client’s interests. We are also aware of the risks and costs associated with prolonged litigation, and will continue to seek options for early resolution of cases, consistent with our client’s objectives.

Attention Out-of-State Clients: We capably assist many clients who live outside California. Often, these clients previously resided in California or finalized a divorce in California and now want to modify a child support or custody order. We understand the challenges for out-of-state clients and will always attempt to resolve matters without the necessity of the client’s return to California.

Contact the East Bay divorce lawyers at the Family Law Offices of Shirley D. Jacobs for comprehensive family law services. We serve residents of the East Bay area of California, including Alameda County and Contra Costa County and the nearby cities of Martinez, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Livermore, San Ramon, Union City, Hayward, San Leandro, Alameda, Emeryville, Dublin, Berkeley and Oakland.