Law Office of Stephen W. Penn
Protecting Your Interests
The family court process can seem intimidating. Whether you are facing divorce, a dispute over child custody and support orders, or another family law matter, the outcome of your case could affect you for years to come.
Since 1991, attorney Stephen Penn has helped hundreds of clients in Santa Clara and San Benito counties deal with legal issues involving their families. He is familiar with the courts and judges in San Jose, Sunnyvale, Morgan Hill and Hollister. As a result, you will receive experienced guidance throughout the legal process.
Stephen W. Penn is certified in family law by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California. To be a certified family law specialist, a lawyer must demonstrate considerable experience in handling family law matters. Only a small percentage of California lawyers are certified in family law.
In addition to his family law certification, Mr. Penn has received degrees in counseling, psychology and taxation. He is a past chair of the Santa Clara County Bar Association Family Law Executive Committee and served as the board president of the Pro Bono Project of Silicon Valley. He is joined in his law practice by two associate attorneys who are graduates of one of the most elite law schools in Santa Clara County.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Family Law
- Divorce And Legal Separation
- Child Custody And Visitation
- Mediation
- Family Law Appeals
Call 408-776-1525 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Stephen W Penn
Stephen W. Penn is a Certified Family Law Specialist who has been in private practice since 1991. He received a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Los Angeles and his law degree from Glendale College of Law.
Bar Admissions:
- California, 1987
Education:
- Glendale University College of Law, Glendale, California
- California State University, Los Angeles, California
- Bachelor of Science
- Pepperdine University
- Master of Business Administration
- Golden Gate University
- Master of Science
- Major: Taxation
- John F. Kennedy University
- Master of Arts
- Major: Counseling Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Santa Clara County Bar, Family Law Executive Committee, Past Chair
Attorney Patrick T. Bell
Patrick T. Bell is a Family Law attorney who has been with our law firm since 2015. He received a Bachelor of Arts from California State University and his law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. He served in the Family Court Division of the Superior Court of California as an intern.
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2014
Education:
- Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California
- J.D. - 2014
- Honors: Academic Award For Achieving The Top Grade In An Individual Class On 3 Separate Occasions
- California State University, Chico, California
- B.A.
- Honors: Dean's List for all semesters
- Honors: With Highest Distinction
- Major: Criminal Justice
Attorney Jonathan M Lee-Mars 
Upon graduating from Santa Clara Law, Jonathan immediately began his legal career through estate planning, handling and preparing innumerous cases at numerous stages. His passion for assisting clients is met only by his desperation to see his beloved baseball team win the World Series. Ever vigilant of the human cost of legal battles, he relies upon his experience in mediation and conflict resolution to find common ground.
Bar Admissions:
- California, 2017
Education:
- Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California
- J.D. - 2016
- San Diego State University, San Diego, California
- B.A. - 2010
- Major: Political Science
- Minor: Mandarin Chinese
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Mandarin Chinese