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Stephania graduated from a top California Law School, UC Hastings.

Stephania’s background is extremely diversified with extensive jurist experience. First she served as a staff attorney for the San Francisco Superior Court. Later she was appointed to be an arbitrator for the San Mateo Superior Court. Since 2000, Stephania has been appointed to preside as a hearing officer for mobile home park litigation in Santa Cruz and in other cities throughout the state. More recently she has served as a judge pro tem for the Santa Cruz Superior Court, and sat as the Santa Cruz County Code Compliance Hearing Officer for four years.

OUT OF COURT resolution of disputes through the Collaborative Practice method can be used for resolution many types of disputes, especially if there is there is a continuous relationship between the parties and some motivation to resolve the issues respectfully.

Family Law Issues are perfect for Collaborative Practice. Resolution of other types of issues concerning Car Dealer Services, Code Compliance issues concerning property, and inheritance disputes can be resolved OUT OF COURT using Collaborative Practice.

Areas of Practice

Family Law and Divorce, Collaborative Practice and Litigation when needed
Administrative Hearing Officer for California Municipalities
Dealership Law, Training, Pre and Post Licensing Issues
Code Compliance Issues with Real Property and Zoning

Choosing a legal professional you feel comfortable with who is able to support and honor your values is of utmost importance.

Law Offices of Stephania Francone is located mid-County in Santa Cruz California with satellite locations in Pleasanton and throughout the greater San Francisco Bay-Area.

Discourage litigation. Point out to your neighbor
how the nominal winner is often the real loser —
in fees, expense, and waste of time.

— Abraham Lincoln, 1850

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