Lerner Poole & Stewart, LLP

Lerner Poole & Stewart, LLP is a San Francisco-based family law firm recognized for providing sophisticated, compassionate representation across a broad spectrum of domestic legal matters. With over three decades of combined experience, the firm’s certified Family Law Specialists guide clients through complex issues such as divorce, child custody, spousal support, and high-asset property division with discretion, empathy, and strategic precision.

Lerner Poole & Stewart, LLP has built a trusted reputation throughout the Bay Area for delivering highly personalized legal counsel tailored to each client’s emotional, financial, and legal needs. The firm draws upon a wide network of financial advisors and mental health professionals, enhancing its ability to resolve cases involving sensitive issues with professionalism and care. Whether negotiating a peaceful resolution or litigating in court, the firm’s attorneys act with a clear focus on protecting long-term interests.

Lerner Poole & Stewart, LLP is led by Stacey Poole and Kristine Stewart, both highly credentialed attorneys with diverse legal and academic backgrounds. Ms. Poole holds a master’s degree in tax, contributing essential insight to high-net-worth dissolutions. Ms. Stewart, trained in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, brings a solutions-oriented mindset that prioritizes reducing conflict, especially when children are involved. Their combined strengths allow the firm to manage everything from amicable separations to contentious custody battles with skill and balance.

Lerner Poole & Stewart, LLP handles extensive family law services, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, asset protection, domestic violence restraining orders, paternity actions, legal separation, and third-party custody rights. The firm also counsels clients through divorce planning, ensuring careful preparation before formal proceedings begin. Every case benefits from direct attorney attention, supported by responsive communication and a clear roadmap forward.

Lerner Poole & Stewart, LLP is committed to guiding clients through life’s most challenging transitions with clarity, confidence, and compassion. From mediation tables to courtroom proceedings, the firm ensures every step is taken with legal integrity and client-focused care.