Atty. Stephen Bruce Bley

Atty. Stephen Bruce Bley

Phi Delta Phi. Deputy District Attorney, San Francisco County, 1967-1969.

San Francisco San Francisco 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (415) 520-2737 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Stephen Bruce Bley at a glance

Stephen Bruce Bley is a Principal based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Bley and Bley. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in California (1967) and U.S. Tax Court (1972). Educated at University of California at Berkeley J.D. 1963 Boalt Hall School of Law (—) and University of California at Berkeley B.A. University of California at Berkeley (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco State Bar of California (Member, Family Law Section) Lawyers Club of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Deputy District Attorney, San Francisco County, 1967-1969
  • Arbitrator, San Francisco Superior Court, 1986—

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Bruce Bley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Bruce Bley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Stephen Bruce Bley's law office located?
Stephen Bruce Bley's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Bley and Bley. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Bruce Bley handle?
Stephen Bruce Bley focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Bruce Bley practiced law?
Stephen Bruce Bley has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
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What awards or recognition has Stephen Bruce Bley received?
Stephen Bruce Bley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

University of California at Berkeley J.D. 1963 Boalt Hall School of Law
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University of California at Berkeley B.A. University of California at Berkeley
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1972

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