Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 1994
Education: Stanford Law School
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Shebby • Hirashima LLP
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David P. Shebby, a founding partner at Shebby • Hirashima LLP in Los Angeles, California, is a distinguished family law attorney known for his unwavering dedication to his clients. With a compassionate approach, he guides individuals through the complexities of family law, offering both adept legal counsel and emotional support during challenging times. His peers commend him for maintaining a client-focused practice that prioritizes personalized service, meticulous attention to detail and a passionate commitment to resolving legal issues.
An accomplished academic, Mr. Shebby earned his Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School in 1993, following his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1990. He shares his competence as an adjunct professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where he teaches courses on marital property. With over 30 years of trial experience, he has successfully litigated numerous cases to verdict.
Mr. Shebby is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and serves on the Board of Directors for the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, an organization dedicated to providing free legal assistance and education to those in need. His leadership as president of the Center from 2014 to 2016 and his receipt of the Center’s Hall of Fame Award in 2017 highlight his exceptional service and lasting impact on the organization.
A practicing Catholic, Mr. Shebby has contributed to his faith community as the chair of the Parish Council at St. Mark Catholic Church in Venice, California. He is also an active member of the Los Angeles Catholic Lawyers Association and volunteers with Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles. His contributions to the legal field include publishing articles and delivering lectures for various prestigious organizations, including The State Bar of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
Recognized by Los Angeles Magazine, Mr. Shebby holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible distinction, in both family law and civil litigation. He is also listed among The Best Lawyers in America, underscoring his reputation as a leading figure in the legal community.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Paternity
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1994, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.shebbyhirashima.com/team/david-p-shebby
Bar / Professional Activity
- Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Family Law Executive Committee
- The State Bar of California
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist, 2010
Pro bono / Community Service
- Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
- Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles
- Catholic Bar Association
- St. Thomas More Society of Los Angeles
- Parish Council at St. Mark Catholic Church in Venice, California
Educational Background
- University of California, Berkeley, 1990
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- 06/25/25 – Being Allergic to Mediocrity – A Lesson in Great Cross Examination – Los Angeles County Bar Association
- 06/11/25 – Being Allergic to Mediocrity – A Lesson in Great Direct Examination – Los Angeles County Bar Association
- 10/17/24 – Common Issues in Property Apportionment – CalCPA Family Law Conference 2024
- 03/28/24 - Domestic Violence Law Update: Family Code section 6309 - Alameda County Bar Association
- 10/23/2023 - California’s New Law (SB741) Regarding Discovery in Domestic Violence Actions - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 10/12/2023 - Preparing for DVPA Hearings; Procedural Tips and Traps - Bar Association of San Francisco
- 09/12/2023 - Evidence in Child Custody Proceedings - Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
- 05/23/2023 - Preparing for DVPA Hearings; Procedural Tips and Traps - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 05/17/2023 - Evidence in Child Custody Proceedings - Los Angeles County Bar Association
- 04/06/2022 - Family Law Advocacy Training Program; direct and cross- examination - Los Angeles County Bar Association
- 01/19/2022 - Family Law Advocacy Training Program; Disclosures and Discovery - Los Angeles County Bar Association
- 08/30/2021 - Scope of Privacy Privilege in Litigation - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 02/24/19 - If Therapists Are from Venus and Lawyers Are from Mars, How Do We Communicate Here on Earth? - Association of Family and Conciliation Courts California Chapter Annual Conference
- 06/01/19 - How Professionals Can Collaborate When They Disagree; Using Differing Viewpoints to Help Families and Children - Association of Family and Conciliation Courts 56th Annual Conference, Toronto Canada
- 04/20/2018 - Think Like a Shrink - Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law - Southwestern Law School
- 12/08/2017 - Support Orders & Dissomaster - Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
- 11/07/2017 - Financial Statements Basics - Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
- 10/20/2017 - Presenting Evidence at the Trial/Hearing -Los Angeles County Bar Association 10th annual Minor’s Counsel training program
- 10/20/2017 - How to Prepare for Trial/Hearing - Los Angeles County Bar Association 10th annual Minor’s Counsel training program
- 09/08/2017 - Financial Disclosures in a Family Law Case - Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law
- 07/29/2017 - Community Property and Support Without Borders: Finding and Enforcing in Lands Unknown - Cultural Competency In Family Law Practice 5th Annual Seminar
- 06/1/2017 - Effective Use of Evidence Code Section 622 in Family Law Proceedings - State Bar of California (Webinar)
- 11/14/2016 - Family Law Discovery and Disclosures vs. The Right of Privacy: Battle of Competing Public Policies - Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court
- Fall 2013, No. 3 “Hey, Joe, Where You Going With That Gun?” Do the Automatic Firearm Restrictions In California’s DVPA Orders Conflict With the Second Amendment? - ACFLS Family Law Specialist
- 9/15/2014 - Evidentiary Foundations: What Are They and How Are they Established? - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 07/21/2014 - (Almost) Everything a Family Law Attorney Needs to Know about the Hearsay Rule - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 11/2/2013 - Overcoming the Challenges of Obtaining Information from Third Parties in Family Law Matters - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 05/20/2013 - Deposing the Opposing Party (Advanced) - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 08/15/2012 - Deposing the Child Custody Evaluator - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 07/17/2012 - Deposing the Financial Forensic - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 06/28/2012 - Deposing the Opposing Party - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 04/21/2012 - Next Decade in Family Law Dispute Resolution - Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
- 01/28/2012 - Family Law Evidence: From the Basics to the Nuances - Los Angeles County Bar Association
- 10/19/2011 - Mastering the DissoMaster and Beyond - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- 10/4/2011 - Electronic Evidence: Legal, Illegal and Barely Legal - Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court
- 01/18/2011 - Live Testimony in a Family Law Case - State Bar of California
- 10/20/2010 - 100 Days Before Trial Checklist: How to Plan and Prepare for a Family Law Trial - Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Winter 2022 - The Conclusive Guide to Evidence Code section 622 - ACFLS Family Law Specialist
- First Quarter, 2010 - Are We All Abusers Now? The Domestic Violence Prevention Act in a Post-Nadkarni World - Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law News & Review
Honors
- AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell
- Center’s Hall of Fame Award, 2015
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
- Recognized as one of the top 100 lawyers (in all fields of practice) in Southern California, 2024
- Southern California “Super Lawyer” each year since 2010
Office location for David P. Shebby
11400 W. Olympic Blvd
Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: 424-550-2236
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