Family Law San Francisco
Cardwell Steigerwald Young LLP
- 50+ years experience
- Super Lawyers
About Cardwell Steigerwald Young LLP
Cardwell Steigerwald Young LLP is a California family law firm representing clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in San Francisco, Oakland, and San Mateo and clients in Marin County, Palo Alto, and San Jose. The firm's partners, Alex Cardwell, Michelle Steigerwald, Charlie Young, and Suzanne Ahlport Tong, handle divorce, legal separation, child custody, child and spousal support, property and retirement division, restraining orders, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and post-judgment matters, including high net worth, LGBTQ, and military divorce. Alex Cardwell, Charlie Young, and Suzanne Tong are Certified Family Law Specialists by the California Board of Legal Specialization, and Michelle Steigerwald, Charlie Young, and Suzanne Tong have been recognized by Super Lawyers. The team brings more than 50 years of combined legal experience to matters ranging from straightforward divorces to complex cases involving tech sector clients. The firm takes a team approach, bringing in forensic accountants and other experts as needed, and favors negotiated or mediated results while litigating in court when necessary. Cardwell Steigerwald Young LLP is located at 150 Post St, Suite 710, San Francisco, CA 94108 and can be reached by phone at 415-259-5885.
Attorneys
- Alex Cardwell Partner
- Michelle Steigerwald Partner
- Charlie Young Partner
- Suzanne Ahlport Tong Partner
- Marian FitzGerald Senior Counsel
- Jennie Cone Senior Counsel
- Elsa-Marie Medeiros Associate Attorney
- Jaime Hernandez Associate Attorney
Practice Areas
Awards & Recognition
- Super Lawyers
- Board Certified Family Law Specialist
Office Locations
- San Francisco 150 Post Street, Suite 710, San Francisco, CA 94108 (415) 259-5885
- Oakland 1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA 94612 (415) 259-5885
- San Mateo (by appointment) 3 East Third Ave., San Mateo, CA 94401 (415) 259-5885
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Cardwell Steigerwald Young LLP practice in?
The firm focuses on California family law, including divorce, child custody, support, property and retirement division, restraining orders, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. It also handles high net worth, LGBTQ, and military divorce matters.
Where does Cardwell Steigerwald Young LLP have offices?
The firm has offices in San Francisco, Oakland, and San Mateo, with the San Mateo location available by appointment only. It serves clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including Marin County, Palo Alto, and San Jose.
Who leads Cardwell Steigerwald Young LLP?
The firm is led by partners Alex Cardwell, Michelle Steigerwald, Charlie Young, and Suzanne Ahlport Tong. Several of the partners are Certified Family Law Specialists and have been recognized by Super Lawyers.
Does Cardwell Steigerwald Young LLP handle complex or tech-related divorce cases?
The firm has experience working with clients in the tech sector on matters involving stock division, business valuation, and equity compensation. It brings in forensic accountants and other experts when a case requires specialized analysis.