You never know when life is going to take a strange and stressful turn. In the blink of an eye, you might need to protect yourself from criminal accusations. Or, your spouse might shock you with an unexpected divorce order.
In times of trouble, you should have a trusted lawyer in your corner. My name is Andrea Schneider, and I am an El Cajon family law attorney and criminal defense lawyer with nearly 30 years of total legal experience. From the moment you first call my law firm at (619) 304-8499, you will know I am fully committed to preserving your well-being and rights.
When you reach out to me, I will listen carefully to what is happening in your life, explain how California law applies, and outline realistic options so you can decide what feels right for you and your family. As a family attorney El Cajon families can turn to during some of the hardest days of their lives, I understand how overwhelming the legal process can seem at first. I will walk you through each step, answer your questions in plain language, and keep you informed so you never feel ignored or left in the dark. If your case requires appearing at the East County Regional Center in El Cajon or another San Diego County courthouse, I will make sure you know what to expect before we ever step into the building.
Family Law & Divorce Representation in El Cajon
Matters that can arise in a family law dispute include:
While all of these issues might seem wholly unfamiliar to you, they are routine concerns for myself and my legal team. I generally prefer to approach each divorce or separation with mediation in mind. Problems that can be concluded in mediation help save you time, money, and energy. If your spouse is not cooperating, though, I will be ready to take your case to court.
As a family law attorney El Cajon families can rely on, I take time to understand the history of your relationship, your children’s needs, and your financial picture before recommending a path forward. We can talk about how local court practices in San Diego County may affect issues like parenting plans, temporary orders, or the timing of your case. I will also help you gather the documents and information you need so you feel prepared rather than blindsided at each stage. My goal is to balance firmness in protecting your rights with a calm, steady approach that reduces stress for you and your children as much as possible.
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I had a great experience with Andrea Schneider. She was an invaluable resource to me, highly responsive and I could tell she genuinely wanted to help. I am glad that she and I connected and I appreciate her. Recommend.
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Attorney Andrea Schneider is an amazing, caring, and supportive professional. While she was out of the country and unable to take on my case, she went out of her way to provide me with assistance and recommendations for lawyers that would be able to provide the legal consultation I needed. She responded to my voicemail within a short time (working at was the late night/early morning for her) to gather my information and provide numerous local Law Firms that would be able to assist me. She reached out to them on my behalf and they contacted me with in the hour to set up appointments. Andrea’s kindness and understanding during this sad and stressful time for me helped me to take the next steps to protect myself. Her professionalism and knowledge of the law provided me the tools I needed at this time to make educated and legal decisions. I am grateful for her assistance and I would highly recommend the Law Offices of Andrea Schneider for your legal needs she deserves ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Margaret M.
“She provided me with a great deal of help in my case.”
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Adel T.
“She helped me tremendously with my custody battle.”
She helped me tremendously with my custody battle.
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Steven D.
“This law office is very knowledgeable and really showed they cared about my family's unique situation.”
“I was truly helped! This law office is very knowledgeable and really showed they cared about my family's unique situation.”
Stephanie
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“What a wonderful person ! Andrea is wholesome and very nice to work with. She will do her best to help and guide you even if she can not take your case. Andrea has a lot of passion for what she does and you can expect a pleasant experience working with her”
Your rights are worth protecting when you are accused of a criminal charge. I believe there is no such thing as an indefensible criminal case. There is always an approach to find that can make the situation better for you, the defendant. It is my goal to make certain we get the best possible case result, whether that is a dismissal, a charge reduction, or an acquittal.
Call me to see how I can help you defend against the following charges and more:
Sex crimes
Drug crimes
DUI
Violent crimes
Theft crimes
White collar crimes
Real Counsel, Real Care, Real Results
When it is time to stand up for your best interests, you can count on me. I take pride in being there for the people of El Cajon and other local communities. For family law and criminal defense cases of all sorts, come to The Law Offices of Andrea Schneider.
