SHC LAW
Family Law Challenges?
Collaborative when possible. Tenacious advocacy when it's not.
You deserve an attorney who is committed to your best outcome - whether that's at settlement or in the courtroom.
Turning complexity into clarity.
I'm committed to resolving your case with clarity, efficiency, and as minimal conflict as possible. However, when the other side is unwilling to be reasonable, I litigate assertively to protect your interests and secure what you are entitled to.
What We Do
Welcome to SHC Law.
At SHC Law we assist clients with all aspects of family law including divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support (alimony), property division, emergency orders, domestic violence restraining orders, marital settlement agreements and post judgment modifications.
Major life changes are never easy, and family law decisions weigh heavily. You don't have to navigate this alone. We'll help you understand the legal process, explore your options, and choose the path that's right for you; whether that's reaching an amicable agreement or litigating to protect what matters most. We're committed to getting you to the other side.
Our Services
Testimonials
“Shumsha is one of the most competent family law attorneys I have had the pleasure of working with. From our first meeting, she was kind, patient, very professional, and proved to be extremely knowledgeable on the subject of family law. She went above and beyond to move the divorce proceedings along, all while having to navigate the shut down of the courts due to the COVID 19 pandemic. She was responsive and kept me well informed throughout the entire process. I felt very confident in her legal representation and will continue to highly recommend her services without hesitation!”
Dawn E.
“Shumsha has been my family attorney for over 10 years. Initially, I needed help with a divorce and then as a consultant through the years on various issues. I appreciate her kindness in handling tough situations and also her tenacity when needed to get the job done. She has communicated each step and what needed to happen to get to the end goal/result. I will continue to contact Shumsha whenever the need arises.”
Calina K.
“Shumsha Hanif- Cruz is the best lawyer that I have had the privilege to work with. She took my case in a moment's notice when an attorney was needed immediately. She provided practical advice and case strategies. She has the ability to respond quickly to changing case dynamics and follows up immediately with administrative tasks associated with your case. Shumsha also has the ability to speak with you as a whole person, not just a client. When I spoke to Shumsha, I felt like I was speaking to a mother that understood my frustration and anxiety as a parent in a challenging custody battle, not just an attorney who was handling a case. Her legal abilities literally changed the lives of me and my family for the better. I not only won my case, but also was able to handle a surprising settlement with her leadership. I cannot recommend her strongly enough and Shumsha Hanif-Cruz will be the first person I call if my family has legal troubles in the future.”
Heaven W.
“Unfortunately, I had to go through a family break up recently and it caused a lot of chaos. Shumsha Hanif-Cruz was our family lawyer and she was able to get my parents' divorce settled quickly and efficiently. I won't go into too much detail as to the case itself, but Shumsha was very comforting and made sure that each party got a fair agreement. She handled most everything in court and made sure to keep it as stress free as possible for us. I have a younger brother who isn't 18 yet, so my parents were fighting for child custody of him. Shumsha was able to get my parents to come to an agreement and everything has been settled.
I highly recommend her for anyone/any families looking for a dedicated family law attorney in the oakland area. Definitely a hard time for families to go through, but Shumsha definitely takes care of her clients.”
Shelby E.
“Shumsha's legal representation restored my faith in the judicial system. I was concerned we would lose everything but she got us sorted out after a couple of meetings. Thank you for being our families beacon of light. So grateful.”
K.C.
“She did a great job of helping me achieve a 50/50 time split with my son's mother. I wanted to ensure, that the best interests of our child were upheld, by giving him significant time with a both parents.
I found her to be practical and realistic, about how to proceed, even in my messy case. She has a pleasant personality and is easy to work with. She kept me up to date about the progress and worked with my ex-wife's attorney to achieve an out of court settlement. She also seemed to take a personal interest in my case and was, as pleased as me, at the positive outcome.
She was conscientious, thorough and delivered good value. She negotiated assertively to get me most of what I wanted. I would definitely recommend her as a good attorney.”
Terry L.
“I have had an exceptional experience working with Shumsha Hanif-Cruz and recommend her 100%. I had a case that had been drawn out for nearly two decades involving contested property on a prior court judgement as well as back monies owed. The case involved excavating information from long since retired attorneys and pulling court documents from years past. Shumsha worked diligently and tirelessly to make certain that all paperwork was completed in a timely manner and allowed plenty of time for our court preparation. She is patient, calm under pressure, and attends to every detail needed to ensure a winning case. I cannot speak highly enough of her professionalism and compassion while navigating a complex legal case. Without a doubt I recommend Shumsha Hanif-Cruz.”
Anne H.
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