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Samantha M. Leschek

Samantha M. Leschek Specializes in Family Law

Mediation
Negotiated Settlements
Consulting Attorney to Mediation
Collaborative Divorce
Premarital and Postmarital Agreements
Second Opinions
Name and Gender Changes
Stepparent Adoptions
Adult Adoptions


I am a family law attorney, mediator, and Collaborative Divorce practitioner dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate change and conflict with respect, clarity, and confidence. I have practiced family law exclusively since 2015 and am admitted to practice law in California, Maryland, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia.

I counsel clients through all phases of the divorce process, including post-divorce matters. I also assist couples in planning for their futures through premarital and postmarital agreements. In addition, my practice includes helping clients with name and gender changes, stepparent adoptions, and adult adoptions.

My practice focuses on helping families resolve conflict outside the courtroom through negotiation, mediation, and collaboration. I believe that when people work together to reach solutions, they can create outcomes that truly fit their lives—financially, emotionally, and practically—rather than leaving those decisions to a judge.

Family transitions are deeply personal and often emotionally and financially complex. My goal is to guide clients with compassion, clarity, and practical advice so they can make confident, well-informed decisions about their future.

Charting Reimbursement Territory, Again


• B.S., The College of New Jersey, 2012
• J.D., Michigan State University College of Law, 2015
• M.J., Michigan State University College of Law, 2015


• Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star since 2020, as published in the Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine


• State Bar of California
• State Bar of Maryland
• State Bar of New Jersey
• District of Columbia Bar
• San Mateo County Bar Association
• Santa Clara County Bar Association
• Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County
• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals


• Chair of Program Committee for Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County

Samantha M. Leschek
Samantha M. Leschek
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