Law Offices of Shannon K. Wolfrum
Areas of Practice
Divorce Legal Separation Paternity (Parentage) Spousal Support Child Support Premarital Agreements Post-marital Agreements Domestic Violence Property Division Post-Judgment Modification Juvenile Dependency (DCFS Cases) Termination of Parental Rights Defense |
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Shannon K. Wolfrum has practiced family law exclusively since her admission to the California State Bar in 2004. Shannon is a Certified Family Law Specialist (California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) and a member of the Association of California Family Law Specialists.
She is an active member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, serving for the past nine years on the Board of Directors for the Family Law Section. In 2020 she was the President of the Section and now co-chairs the mentoring group. She is currently serving a three year term as a Board Member of the Family Law Executive Committee (FLEXCOM) for the California Lawyers Association. She particularly enjoys the Board's work in reviewing and providing commentary on new legislation impacting the Family Code. She enjoys teaching Contracts to first-year law students at Monterey College of the Law and teaches continuing education courses for attorneys through the Contra Costa Bar Association and CEB. Shannon has served as an expert witness in a criminal trial. She graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law and earned her undergraduate degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley. Before attending law school, Shannon was an academic counselor. She has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” each year since 2019. Prior to 2019, she was listed as a “Top Women Attorneys Rising Star”, and “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine – Northern California. She primarily practices in Contra Costa County also representing clients in Solano and Alameda Counties. She has significant trial experience yet encourages clients to consider alternate dispute resolution through mediation and collaborative law. Outside of the office, she likes to wander (not hike) all around the Bay Area. She is the caretaker of three fluffy dogs. In 2023 she took up sourdough bread baking and will share the starter she made from scratch upon request, even with opposing counsel. |
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Our Practice
Your case belongs to you
Our firm understands the outcome of your family law case will impact your daily life and your future. While you may already know exactly what result you desire, you may appreciate assistance with navigation along the way. Our firm is here to provide you with a road map and advocate for you on your journey to reaching the resolution you want and need. |
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