Atty. Deborah J. Schaaf

Atty. Deborah J. Schaaf

Deborah J. Schaaf is a lawyer practicing domestic relations law, social security disability law.

Helena Helena 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Deborah J. Schaaf at a glance

Deborah J. Schaaf is a family law and ssd attorney based in Helena, Montana. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1986) and Montana (Inactive) (1994). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1986) and Lafayette College (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Helena, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Deborah J. Schaaf is a lawyer practicing domestic relations law, social security disability law
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from Lafayette College in 1976, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Deborah practices in Helena, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah J. Schaaf's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah J. Schaaf handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Deborah J. Schaaf is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Montana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Helena are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Deborah J. Schaaf's law office located?
Deborah J. Schaaf's law practice is located in Helena, Montana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah J. Schaaf handle?
Deborah J. Schaaf focuses on family law, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Deborah J. Schaaf practiced law?
Deborah J. Schaaf has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Deborah J. Schaaf go to law school?
Deborah J. Schaaf earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Deborah J. Schaaf for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1986
B.A.
Lafayette College
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1986
Montana (Inactive)
Admitted: 1994

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