Family Law Attorney Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Lawyers Focused on Getting Results

When you are facing a complicated legal matter, you need guidance and support from attorneys who understand not only the law, but also the many processes and guidelines associated with your situation.

At the Law Offices of Stephen E. Penner, PC, our legal team provides cost-effective, comprehensive representation across a wide range of legal matters. We tailor our representation to each client's needs while remaining conscious of legal costs. With more than 30 years of experience, we have the necessary skills and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Our extensive law practice includes:

Result-Oriented Approach

As a former military officer, Santa Barbara family law lawyer Stephen Penner takes a result-oriented, direct approach to resolving legal issues. He takes a personal interest in his clients and their legal problems. He is committed to getting you in and out of the legal system with favorable results. With more than 30 years of experience, he has established a reputation for being a fighter, yet also having an appreciation of compromise in order to achieve desirable results.

Litigation and trial can be costly and intimidating. Santa Barbara County divorce lawyer Penner offers informed mediation and arbitration guidance when appropriate to help clients achieve their goals because he believes that a good settlement is better than a good case. However, he does what it takes to get favorable results — including taking your case to trial if it is in your best interest.

Personal Client Service

We care about our clients and take steps to ensure personal client service to help reduce the emotional stress associated with the legal system. We devote substantial time, energy and resources to our clients to better understand their short and long-term goals. Our in-depth client service includes detailing your available options as well as possible consequences so you can make informed decisions throughout the course of your case.

At the Law Offices of Stephen E. Penner, there is always a friendly voice on other side of the phone. Our personal answering service ensures that someone is available 24/7 to answer your questions and discuss your concerns. We provide open and direct client communication via phone and personal consultations. If you have an emergency, we will respond within 24 hours.

Case Evaluations

We invite you to contact us at (805) 965-0085 or toll free at (877) 588-9400 to arrange a case evaluation. Our office is located three blocks from the Santa Barbara Courthouse and provides free, handicap-accessible parking. Se habla español.

We proudly represent active and retired members of the military and their families.