Family Law

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CLAUDIA B. SHOCKLEY

Manteca, CA *****

***********@*****.***

Cell: 510-***-****

EDUCATION:

Sacramento State University

Sacramento, California

M.S.W. (June 2006)

Golden Gate University

San Francisco, California

J.D. (August 1983)

University of California

Berkeley, California

B.A., Psychology

EXPERIENCE:

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii 2018-2019 Managing Attorney Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Supervised and mentored entry-level staff attorneys and paralegals with regard to such issues as family law, domestic violence, Social Security benefits, wills and trusts and child abuse. I also handled a small caseload of the more complex family law cases and acted as court-appointed attorney for children in the custody of Child Welfare Services.

Law Office of Claudia B. Shockley 2013 – 2018 Family Law Attorney Oakland, California

I handled more complex family law cases as a specialist certified by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization (Family Law). Such cases included but were not limited to dissolution of marriage, domestic violence, guardianships of minors, and other child custody proceedings. Two of the many contested child custody cases included move-away litigation in which I represented (in both cases) the parent seeking to relocate; one such client sought and was awarded court permission to relocate to Ireland. As stated above, other such family law matters included divorce cases; some involved high-asset matters, self- employment income of the higher wage earner and issues of proof of income, business valuations, and tracing in cases where misappropriation of community funds was alleged. Thomas Farrell and Associates 2012 – 2013 Family Law Attorney Honolulu, Hawaii

I assumed a full-time case load of family law matters including but not limited to dissolution of marriage, domestic violence and contested child custody proceedings. I handled a minimum of three trials: one involving domestic violence; another case involving child custody in which the custodial parent refused to return the child after a court-ordered summer visit, and the other such case involved asset valuation and division. 2 P a g e

Law Office of Linda Louder 2008 – 2010 Family Law Attorney Sacramento, California

I took over and expanded the family law case load from approximately 10 active cases to about 35-40 active cases. These cases included but were not limited to divorce, child custody, support (child and spousal), and domestic violence.

Department of Social Services 2006 – 2008 Adoptions Specialist State of California

Sacramento, California

I managed adoption cases for both agency and independent adoptions. I prepared Child Assessments and home studies for the purpose of making recommendations to the court with regard to matching prospective adoptive parents with children.

Law Office of Claudia B. Shockley 1990 – 2006 Family Law Attorney Martinez, California

I managed family law firm as a sole practitioner. A full-time case load consisted of 35 to 50 active cases until 2006, when I proceeded to downsize to part-time in anticipation of attending the Social Work program at Sacramento State University. During the 14 years, my practice consisted of one part-time legal assistant and a paralegal for a period of time. The case load consisted of but was not limited to divorce, child custody, support

(child and spousal), domestic violence, and guardianship of minors. Bar membership: I amadmitted to practice law in three jurisdictions: Colorado, California and Hawaii. Hobbies/activities: I enjoy water sports and caring for my cat, Bo. I also participate in yoga and other exercise classes.

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