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California Family Law Attorneys

Dr. Thomas Allison, Esq., DPA

Senior Attorney

Riverside, CA

1-855-687-1357

Dr. Thomas Allison is licensed to practice in 5 states and brings a deep personal commitment to every family law case he takes on. He has extensive experience handling contested disputes and challenging family dynamics.

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Table of Contents

Biography
Education
Bar Admissions
Practice Areas

Thomas has conducted hundreds of court hearings, court trials, and jury trials. Hehas extensive experience in all areas of family law, including contentious custody battles, hostile domestic violence situations, acrimonious divorces, guardianship and dependency cases, child and spousal support issues, and the intricate process of property characterization and division.

Biography

Raised by a single mother in a broken home, Thomas has a profound understanding of the challenges and emotional complexities faced by families in distress. Thomas is a devoted husband and loving and active father, providing his family the stability at home that he never had. This personal background has fueled Thomas’s passion for family law and advocacy.

Thomas has a deep and profound love for the law. Thomas is licensed to practice law in five jurisdictions, including California, Nevada, New York, Washington, and Washington, D.C., having successfully passed three bar exams. It is this deep and profound love of the law that has brought Thomas to family law. Thomas has dedicated his skills and talents to improve his community, seeking to leave every family he encounters better off than he finds them. This is only possible through his dedication and hard work in family law.

Thomas boasts an impressive academic portfolio, holding four degrees from the University of La Verne, including two doctorate degrees, in business, law, and public administration. Thomas’s commitment to education extends beyond his own studies; Thomas is an associate professor of legal studies with tenure at the University of La Verne. Over his academic career, Thomas has taught more than 70 legal college courses covering a broad spectrum of subjects such as family law, litigation, ethics, trial advocacy, business law, and other legal topics. Notably, Thomas utilizes textbooks he has authored to ensure his students receive the highest quality education.

In addition to his academic contributions, Thomas has a robust legal practice. One of his notable cases includes prosecuting a contempt jury trial where the jury convicted a father on 95 counts of contempt for failure to follow a custody order. Thomas prides himself on providing the highest quality of service, but his passion is for oral advocacy in the courtroom. Thomas is a previously nationally-ranked college debater and law school moot court champion. In college and law school, Thomas traveled all over the U.S. and world competing against the brightest minds in debate and moot court. As an attorney, Thomas has traveled the country competing against some of the brightest attorneys the legal profession has to offer.

Thomas has extensive experience in all areas of family law. His dedication to his clients and his deep understanding of the law makes him a formidable advocate in the courtroom and a compassionate advisor during challenging times.

Education

University of La Verne
- B.S., Business Administration (2007)
- J.D., Law (2010)
- DPA, Doctor of Public Administration (2023)
Harvard Business School Online
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship Essentials

Bar Admissions

State Bar of California (2010)
State Bar of Nevada (2016)
State Bar of New York (2016)
State Bar of Washington (2015)
State Bar of Washington, D.C. (2016)

Practice Areas

Family Law
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Child Custody
Guardianship
Spousal Support
High-Asset Divorce

    
 
 
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    Leann C 
 
 
 
  Highly recommend. Amazing and supportive during a challenging divorce. They understand woman’s rights. The team explains the steps being taken. They know how to handle a spouse that is uncooperative.
  
 
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    Raime G 
 
 
 
  Mr.Schank did a wonderful job for our case, I can’t thank him enough! The entire team is so helpful, professional and friendly! I highly recommend their services! Thanks again! 🙌🏼
  
 
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    Robert M 
 
 
 
  I cannot thank Schank Family Law and my attorney, Vanessa Estrada, enough for everything they did for me and my daughter. After a long and difficult custody battle, we achieved a successful outcome, and I truly believe Vanessa’s dedication, knowledge, and hard work played a major role in that victory.

From day one, Vanessa genuinely cared about my case. She took the time to understand every detail, remembered every situation, and always made me feel like my case mattered. Her professionalism, preparation, and knowledge of family law gave me confidence throughout one of the most stressful times of my life.

What impressed me most was how hard she fought. She never gave up, stayed focused on what was in my child’s best interest, and stood by me every step of the way. Whenever I had questions or concerns, she was responsive, honest, and always prepared.

If you’re looking for an attorney who truly cares about her clients, is extremely knowledgeable, and will fight for you until the very end, I highly recommend Vanessa Estrada and Schank Family Law.

Thank you, Vanessa, for helping me secure a better future for my daughter and for being such a strong advocate during this journey. I will always be grateful. ❤️
  
 
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    Ash M 
 
 
 
  I had a awesome phone call with Clarisa she settled me made me feel a lot better took the time to hear me out..  extremely happy I made the appointment with her..
  
 
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    Vivian S 
 
 
 
  I’m so grateful for Shank Family Law. Christian Schank and Derek Austin helped me so much during an extremely stressful time, and I truly felt like I could fully rely on their knowledge and expertise. Brian in the office was also always so kind and lovely to speak with. Their whole team made me feel supported and taken care of, and honestly helped me sleep better at night knowing I was in good hands. I would never go with anyone else.
  
 
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    Collin w 
 
 
 
  Shank Family Law was absolutely amazing. Everyone from the attorneys to the staff and secretary was compassionate, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. They provided so much guidance and support throughout the entire process and truly made me feel cared for during a difficult time. I honestly could not imagine choosing anyone else. I’m beyond grateful for their help and highly recommend them.
  
 
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  Helped me so much
  
 
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    Beverly A 
 
 
 
  Great Family Lawyers! They really care about their clients and have great communication. I would recommend!
  
 
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    Luke H 
 
 
 
  Working with Christian Schank was one of the best decisions I could have made during a really difficult time. They are truly the best in the state. Incredibly knowledgeable, always responsive, and they went above and beyond to protect my interests. I felt supported and confident every step of the way, and everything was handled with professionalism and care. I could not recommend them more highly.
  
 
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    Ruff F 
 
 
 
  Great firm, they are legit in family law cases

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