About Teresa
Teresa Schantz earned her undergraduate degree at California State University, San Jose State University before studying law at Santa Clara University, where she received her J.D. in 1998. Her time in law school coincided with a period of notable change in California courts and legal education. She left Santa Clara prepared for practice and returned to the Bay Area to begin a career in private law practice.
After completing law school, Schantz entered the legal profession in California and eventually established the Law Office of Teresa Schantz. She has maintained a private practice model that allows her to manage client matters directly. Running a solo office means she has handled everything from client intake to file management and court filings, and she has overseen both day-to-day operations and the strategic direction of her practice.
Over the years, Schantz has represented private clients and small businesses. Her work has required familiarity with California procedures and local courts. She manages client communications, negotiates on behalf of those she represents, and prepares necessary legal documents. Her approach favors clear explanations of legal options and practical steps clients can take to address their issues.
In court or at the negotiating table, Schantz brings the perspective of an attorney who has spent years operating a small practice in a complex legal environment. She has experience drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and managing case timelines. She handles matters that require research, careful case preparation, and an ability to adapt to changing circumstances during litigation or transactional work.
Colleagues and clients describe her as methodical and straightforward. She tends to keep file sizes manageable and focuses on resolving matters efficiently while ensuring procedural safeguards are observed. Her practice reflects the demands of practicing law in California and the need for responsiveness when legal questions arise.
As of 2026, Teresa Schantz continues to practice law in California through the Law Office of Teresa Schantz, representing individuals and businesses and managing a range of legal matters for clients across the state.
