Stephen W. Penn
  • Divorce, Family Law, Domestic Violence
  • California
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Stephen W. Penn is a Certified Family Law Specialist who has been in private practice since 1991. He received a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Los Angeles and his law degree from Glendale College of Law. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University, Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University and Master of Arts from John F. Kennedy University in Counseling Psychology.

Prior to commencing his legal career, Mr. Penn served as Vice Chancellor of the West Valley-Mission Community College District and Director of Finance and Chief Business Officer of California State University Los Angeles.

Mr. Penn is a past chair of the Santa Clara County Bar Family Law Executive Committee. He has also served as Board President of the Pro Bono Project of Silicon Valley. He has been honored as the 2001 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year and is the 2012 recipient of the Henry P. Collada Memorial Award for service to the family law community. He has taught law and ethics for MFT students at John F. Kennedy University.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Education
Pepperdine University
MBA
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Golden Gate University
M.S. | Taxation
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John F. Kennedy University
M.A. | Counseling Psychology
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California State University
B.S.
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Glendale College of Law
J.D.
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Awards
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year
2001
Henry P. Collada Memorial Award
2012
Professional Associations
Santa Clara County Bar
Current
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California State Bar  # 131044
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
Taught Law and Ethics for MFT Students, John F. Kennedy University
Certifications
Certified Family Law Specialist
California State Bar
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Contact & Map
16360 Monterey St
#120
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Telephone: (408) 776-1525