Attorney Stephen Penner recently represented me in a divorce case which is now resolved. A friend referred him to me because of his 40+ years of law experience. His performance in my case was outstanding and I would recommend him to anyone looking for a competent, capable and great attorney! Now that my case is over, in hindsight I would say a couple of greatest client benefits of working with Mr. Penner are his many years of practicing law in Santa Barbara (in different capacities) have resulted in him: 1. Creating great and meaningful relationships with many of Santa Barbara's law professionals (across the board in many different places). 2. Having a deep understanding of Santa Barbara's legal system and its unique politics. This inside knowledge is a VERY strategic advantage for any client to have. (It's like having a treasure map in hand!) In my case, he worked well with the opposing counsel and saved me additional legal fees by getting us to mediation quickly and avoiding a lengthy and costly trial. Divorce is such a difficult time in anyone's life, as it was for me. It gave me peace of mind knowing that Mr. Penner was there by my side fighting for my best interest and in fairness during such an emotional time. He kept it to the facts, followed the law, and got to the prize! In my personal experience, he has the expertise, confidence, competence and connections to successfully represent any client. It is my pleasure to recommend Mr. Penner to others seeking similar counsel. read more

I recommend Stephen Penner. Suffering from a quivering heart, in trouble with life, is like being a wounded animal or child seeking help, refuge, and shelter from a storm of rain, hail, and hard wind; we're knocked off balance and crying out for a helpful hand. I found that helpful hand and friend in Attorney Penner. I felt as if I was drowning with no lifeguard around to see me crying for help with outstretched arms. I was so full of emotions and pain and lack of hope. That's when Jesus sent Attorney Penner to me. Attorney Penner was able to win a case that few other family law attorneys would be able to win. I received the best result possible and I will forever be grateful to Attorney Penner and his dedicated staff, Noel and Sara, for all of their assistance. Attorney Penner is a horseman of strength. He is strong in his beliefs; he is a son, a husband, a father, a confidant, friend, and outstanding lawyer. If you need an attorney that is straightforward, honest, and unbiased, hire Stephen Penner. He, Noel, and Sara were always there with a listening ear, genuine concern, thoughtfulness, competence, and most of all, friendship. read more

Outstanding, Hard working, My daughter had a very complex case that involved Dependency /Juvenile Criminal and family Courts. There were elements of domestic violents, Child Abuse and most importantly the safety of my only grandchild was at risk. Throw in a move away order and a restraining order and you have a complex case. Attorney Penner and his legal staff Noel Garcia and Sara were outstanding . They were always available to answer questions calm my daughter down, explain legal terms and procedures. They went the extra mile to do research and come up with creative solutions to help our case. They also had to deal with a very difficult apposing council but in the end they saved us from a very costly trial they met all our needs and MORE. Most importantly my daughter and I both sleep with peace of mind now knowing my grandchild will be SAFE because of the hard work of Attorney Penner and Ms. Garcia. I highly recommend this law firm if you want results in a cost effective manner with a team that will treat you with dignity and treat your case with care as if it were their own. read more

I have consulted with The Law Offices of Stephen E Penner on several occasions and have found him to be extremely helpful, and although he specializes in different areas of the Law than I have needed help with, he has gone out of his way to refer me to several other attorney's that do specialize for to my needs. He has spent a lot of time with me, made phone calls, and spoken to other attorneys on my behalf. He has gone above and beyond the call of duty which is rare these days, and truly made every effort possible to assist me. I also found him to be extraordinarily well prepared, in that he researched my case and sought outside consultation before I ever met with him, to be as knowledgeable as possible on the subject matter. I found this be unusual as compared with other attorneys I have consulted with, who most often come into a case cold. I highly recommend Stephen Penner for legal work, and I personally would use his services for other issues. Please feel free to contact me if any further information is required. Christine Griffith cigriffith@aol.com read more

Thank you Stephen for your excellent service you provided me! I observed the professionalism of your business the moment I stepped into your office. Sara was friendly and courteous, and made me feel like a valued client. She provided a comfortable environment for me until I met you, and a cold bottle of cold water to fend off the hot weather we were experiencing that day. Stephen listened patiently to me while I explained my situation and then he provided an accurate precise plan to achieve my objective. All of this was done in a relatively short time frame, much shorter than I expected. The outcome was better that I expected and fit into my big-picture plan perfectly. I can't say enough positive things about this business and the folks that work there. If you need a great lawyer, talk to Stephen. Matthew Austin read more

Stephen Penner is an great attorney and his offices provide not only a place where excellent legal counsel is provided, but also a warm and welcoming family-like atmosphere. He listened carefully to everything I had to say, gathered all the relevant details and then spent time with his team constructing a solution that was precise and appropriate to my needs. I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone who is looking for superb and patient legal guidance, be it in matters relating to estate or financial planning, or in civil / criminal matters. read more

Steve Penner is truly an outstanding attorney. I had a difficult case involving my daughter. She was uncooperative, which made everything extremely difficult. Steve was patient, kind, compassionate and understanding. He was able to work with the attorneys that were representing the other side and the judge. Through creative planning, Steve came up with solutions that worked and were effective. Two misdemeanor cases were dismissed. Without Steve's professionalism and acumen I do not think we would have achieved the same result with another attorney. read more

I understand that Mr Penner is a great family law attorney, but he is also a fantastic negotiator and advocate for small businesses. He saved me a lot of money, anxiety and stress when my business partner and I were in a tough spot earlier this year. He ended up saving us over $30,000 dollars + legal fees, a potential law suit and a huge amount of stress. Many thanks to his assistant Emily as well for being so calming and helpful when I would call a million times a day in a panic. read more

Steve Penner and Jeremy Purves are a highly effective team of attorneys. Their professionalism and competence in the law has been an enormous help over the past few years for my academy. They successfully navigated several difficult contractual situations and other legal matters. I've been most impressed by their work ethic and the care they take in getting results. They really go above and beyond for their clients. I highly recommend their services. read more

I am a very satisfied client of Steve and glad I chose him to represent me during a tumultuous time. His office is very professional and I never had any communication issues or problems reaching him when I needed to. I appreciate his hard work and the strong effort that he put into my case, in which I was very satisfied with the outcome. I would highly recommend Steve and his team, and I appreciate everything they did to achieve a successful resolution. read more

The Law Offices of Stephen Penner came highly recommended to me in Santa Barbara when I needed assistance with a legal matter regarding issues with a past employer. Mr. Penner was extremely knowledgeable, taking the time to thoroughly explain the legal process to me. I was thankful the issue was quickly resolved. The office staff was also professional, courteous, and responsive. I highly recommend this firm, as it was recommended to me read more

I went to Mr. Penner to help with my Aunt's estate documents. I am in deep gratitude to him and his legal staff for the exemplary work they did on our behalf. The fact that they went out of their way to expedite our request and to make a personal visit to our home was greatly appreciated and unexpected. Efforts like that were truly a gift for clients like myself. I highly recommend Mr. Penner and his firm. read more

Mr Penner has provided me with outstanding legal advice. I am very grateful to him for his attention to my cases as well as the outcomes. His rates were competitive. He took my situation seriously. And definitely went above and beyond what I expected from him. If I need legal assistance in the future, he will be my first call. I recommend him to whomever may be looking for an attorney. read more

Steve Penner recently helped us with a complex legal situation in our estate planning and he handled it quickly, expertly & for a reasonable fee. He makes himself available when you need him and is great with following up with you. He's trust worthy and was a strong problem solver for us. He did a great job for my family and we would definitely use him again. We highly recommend him. read more

We had questions about a divorce document and went as a walk in to Stephen Penner's office. The staff and he were very positive, helpful, genuine, and cared about helping us. It was amazing to find someone who truly cared! We were very appreciative of their help and would highly recommend him and his staff! read more

Stephen Penner and Jeremy Purves are very professional attorneys. They helped me through an extremely difficult and complicated divorce with exceptional knowledge, sound experience and legal skill. I highly recommend this law firm to friends and family. read more

A smiling wolf at work. If you want any sort of amicable agreement, he'l be the last one you want. They love to fan the flames for business. Check out the State Bar site for his ethic violations on record. read more