Sheila A. Schaeffer
Practice Area:
Family Law
Experience:
Ms. Craig joined Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz,
LLP in January, 2006 after relocating to California from the
state of Arizona. While in Arizona, Ms. Craig worked
as both a law clerk and later an associate attorney for Hochuli & Benavidez,
P.C., where she practiced in a variety of areas including criminal
law, family law, estate planning, municipal law, and civil
litigation. During her third year of law school, Ms.
Craig was named as an American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Family Law Scholarship Recipient.
Community Involvement:
Ms. Craig is the President of the Board of Directors of LifeWorks,
a non-profit organization that promotes the healthy emotional
development of children and families in Sonoma County. Additionally,
Ms. Craig currently serves as a Teen Court Judge with Routes
for Youth in Sonoma County. She is a frequent volunteer
with Sonoma County Legal Aid, a member of Sonoma County Women
In Law, and an associate member of the Richard M. Sangster
Inn of Court. Ms. Craig is also actively involved in
supporting her two step-children with their various projects
through Independence 4-H.
While in Arizona, Ms. Craig served as a student coordinator and later an attorney supervisor for the Volunteer Lawyers Program. In that capacity, she assisted countless pro per clients in the areas of bankruptcy and domestic relations. In recognition of her efforts, Ms. Craig was awarded the Andrew Silverman Second Year Law Student Community Service Award.
Education and Memberships:
Ms. Craig received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology and
English from Johns Hopkins University in 2000, and a Juris
Doctorate from the University of Arizona College of Law in
2005. Ms. Craig grew up in Denver, Colorado and graduated
as Valedictorian of Thornton High School in 1996.
Ms. Craig is admitted to practice in California and Arizona. She is a member of the family law section of both the California and Arizona Bar Associations. She is also a member of the American Bar Association, the Sonoma County Bar Association, and the California Young Lawyers Association.
