**Rating:**
Words…read morecannot truly express my deepest gratitude and respect for Stephanie L. Schneider and her outstanding paralegal, Stephanie Osenkowski. In life, you rarely come across people like this--let alone lawyers.
Becoming a legal guardian and guardian advocate for your children is emotionally and administratively overwhelming. Stephanie Schneider guided me through every single step with fierce legal expertise, steady reassurance, and profound empathy. She successfully established legal guardianship for my son D and Guardian Advocacy for G, secured civil indigent status for both, guided me on managing their affairs alongside my own, navigated complex APD processes and benefits, and even connected me to legal support when D needed advocacy.
When an urgent court petition was needed on short notice to allow my son to reside outside the county for intensive residential treatment, this team moved mountains. Stephanie Osenkowski worked tirelessly with the court to secure an emergency hearing, resolving technical glitches and keeping me calm right up until the call. Stephanie Schneider presented our case seamlessly, turning what could have been a terrifying ordeal into a successful, simple, and stress-free victory.
What sets this firm apart from any other is their unmatched humanity. When I suffered a stroke and was on the long road to recovery, and while I was navigating an exhausting divorce and the heartbreaking reality of my son being mistreated at a prior facility, Stephanie Schneider didn't just act as my attorney--she acted like family. When D was placed, she checked on me, made sure I was coping, and even offered to send care packages of food. She handled me with infinite patience and grace when I was cranky, overwhelmed by grief, and emotional to tears. She truly listens, never judges, and is always there.
Stephanie Osenkowski is an absolute powerhouse paralegal. She is exceptional--constantly researching, filling in the blanks, answering every email and call without delay, and always maintaining a warm, gracious, and calming presence. Other firms take for granted that clients know legal timelines or understand complex filings. Stephanie Osenkowski keeps you gently prompted on annual reports, accountings, and deadlines, stepping in to help complete documents when the pressures of caregiving become too heavy.
Stephanie Schneider and Stephanie Osenkowski are more than an elite legal team; they are a family with beautiful, warm energy and unmatched professional dedication. I trust them with all my heart. If you have a loved one with special needs or need guardianship and elder law guidance, there is no one better in the state of Florida. They will protect your family and carry you through your darkest days.
-- Bridget Moore C.
