About Stephanie Naomi
Stephanie Naomi Barclay is an attorney based in San Luis Obispo, California, with a legal career that spans over two decades. She was admitted to the State Bar of California on December 17, 1996, and is currently active in her practice at Carmel & Naccasha LLP, where she serves as a partner in the Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning team since 2023.
Barclay earned her Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law in 1996, graduating cum laude. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California - Davis, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1992. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation for her legal practice.
Her areas of expertise include Elder Law, Elder Abuse Litigation, Probate and Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Trust Litigation. Barclay has experience in various legal stages, including litigation, negotiations, and trials, which has equipped her to handle complex legal matters effectively.
Throughout her career, Barclay has held several significant positions. She served as the Executive Director and Legal Director at the San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation from 2014 to 2023, and as a project director for the Senior Legal Services Project during the same period. Prior to that, she worked as an attorney at Ogden & Fricks LLP from 2004 to 2013. She is admitted to practice before the California State Courts and the Central District of California.
Barclay is actively involved in professional associations, including the San Luis Obispo County Bar Association and the Women Lawyers Association of San Luis Obispo County. She has received the John L. Seitz Community Service Award in 2018 and has contributed to her community as an attorney coach for the San Luis Obispo County Mock Trial Program and as a volunteer for various local organizations. In her personal life, she resides in Arroyo Grande with her family and enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and paddleboarding.
