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Scott A. Reno is a proud East Bay Area native-born and raised in Livermore, California and South Bay Area resident since Fall 2013. In 2013, Scott Reno graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Psychology.

Scott received his Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law. While in Law School, Scott Reno was highly active in both the Santa Clara Family Law and Social Justice programs, where he served as President of the Santa Clara University Family Law Society and dedicating his time to assisting low-income litigants to obtain legal guidance and representation for their Family Law matters.

During his first summer of law school, Scott worked full time at the San Mateo County Law Facilitators Office in Redwood City Courthouse where he assisted with an average of 10-12 individual cases each day and assisted in the preparation of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders for Pro Per litigants at Trial. Inspired by his work Scott Reno worked full time at Bay Area Legal Aid in Redwood City for his second summer of law school During his time there Scott Reno conducted several weekly Domestic Violence Restraining Order clinics helping Domestic Violence survivors prepare and file Restraining Orders. Scott Reno also provided legal representation in Court for Domestic Violence survivors as a Certified Law Student.

Scott joined the Law Offices of B J Fadem & Associates in the summer of 2016 where he served as a Law Clerk before being promoted to Associate Attorney upon his passage off the California Bar Examination in Spring 2017 and currently serves as a Senior Associate. Scott has represented clients in all facets of family law, including high conflict custody/visitation cases, high asset property division, breaches of fiduciary duties, child support, spousal support, support arrearages, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, step-parent adoptions, adult adoptions, and all other aspects in between. Scott has also accumulated years of experience in cases pertaining to international and national child abductions cases derived from either from the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction or the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA).

Scott has been an active member of the Santa Clara Bar Association from the start of his career and since 2020 has been chair of the Family Law Section Social Committee. Scott is currently proudly co-chairing this committee with our Associate Erika Lee.

In his spare time, Scott enjoys playing basketball, listening to and performing music, walking his dog, searching for new restaurants to try, playing video games, and binging TV Shows and Movies alike. Scott is an avid bay area sports fan, notably the Oakland Athletics, San Jose Sharks, and Golden State Warriors in addition to his [admittedly] non-bay area sports teams, the Los Angeles (San Diego in spirit) Chargers and Chelsea Football Club.

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Not all restraining orders in California work the same way.Domestic violence restraining orders and civil harassment restraining orders apply to different relationships and follow different legal standards.Domestic violence protections generally apply to family members or partners.Civil harassment orders are typically used for neighbors, coworkers, roommates, or other individuals outside of a close relationship.In many situations, civil harassment cases require proof of a pattern of behavior, not just a single incident.Understanding these differences can make a significant impact if you are filing or responding to a restraining order.Follow @FademLaw for clear California family law insights.
How easy is it to get a restraining order in California?It depends on the type.For a civil harassment restraining order, one incident is usually not enough.You must show a pattern of harassment, threats, or abuse — and that it’s likely to continue.If the conduct stopped, or there’s no ongoing risk, the court is far less likely to step in.These cases carry a higher burden.Courts don’t issue restraining orders simply because there’s a dispute between people.Understanding the difference between “a conflict” and “a legal pattern of harassment” matters.
Not all restraining orders are the same in California.A domestic violence restraining order and a civil harassment restraining order fall under different laws, apply to different relationships, and require different legal standards.Domestic violence protections are for intimate or close family relationships.Civil harassment can apply to neighbors, coworkers, roommates, or others causing serious harm.But here’s the question most people really want answered:How easy are they to get?That’s exactly what we’re breaking down in the next video.📞 All it takes is a call.⚖️ Fadem Law | California Family Law & Mediation
Many people delay reaching out because they think a consultation means committing to a path they’re not ready for.In reality, it’s often the first step toward understanding your options — calmly and at your own pace.At Fadem Law, we approach consultations as a space for clarity, not urgency.📞 All it takes is a call.⚖️ Fadem Law | California Family Law & Mediation📌 Save this if you’re unsure where to start.
Not all restraining orders in California work the same way.Domestic violence restraining orders and civil harassment restraining orders apply to different relationships and follow different legal standards.Domestic violence protections generally apply to family members or partners.Civil harassment orders are typically used for neighbors, coworkers, roommates, or other individuals outside of a close relationship.In many situations, civil harassment cases require proof of a pattern of behavior, not just a single incident.Understanding these differences can make a significant impact if you are filing or responding to a restraining order.Follow @FademLaw for clear California family law insights.
How easy is it to get a restraining order in California?It depends on the type.For a civil harassment restraining order, one incident is usually not enough.You must show a pattern of harassment, threats, or abuse — and that it’s likely to continue.If the conduct stopped, or there’s no ongoing risk, the court is far less likely to step in.These cases carry a higher burden.Courts don’t issue restraining orders simply because there’s a dispute between people.Understanding the difference between “a conflict” and “a legal pattern of harassment” matters.
Not all restraining orders are the same in California.A domestic violence restraining order and a civil harassment restraining order fall under different laws, apply to different relationships, and require different legal standards.Domestic violence protections are for intimate or close family relationships.Civil harassment can apply to neighbors, coworkers, roommates, or others causing serious harm.But here’s the question most people really want answered:How easy are they to get?That’s exactly what we’re breaking down in the next video.📞 All it takes is a call.⚖️ Fadem Law | California Family Law & Mediation
Many people delay reaching out because they think a consultation means committing to a path they’re not ready for.In reality, it’s often the first step toward understanding your options — calmly and at your own pace.At Fadem Law, we approach consultations as a space for clarity, not urgency.📞 All it takes is a call.⚖️ Fadem Law | California Family Law & Mediation📌 Save this if you’re unsure where to start.
In mediation, agreements are often made in a moment of pressure, uncertainty, or urgency.At Fadem Law, we advocate for clients by helping them understand how mediation decisions can affect custody, finances, and future changes — not just today, but months and years down the road.Mediation can be effective when it’s supported by informed legal guidance that protects your rights and long-term interests.📞 All it takes is a call.⚖️ Fadem Law — California Family Law & Mediation.
One of the most common questions we hear is what happens when mediation doesn’t reach a full agreement.The answer surprises many people.Mediation isn’t a pass-or-fail process.It doesn’t cancel your rights, and it doesn’t erase progress already made.In California, partial agreements can still matter — and unresolved issues can be addressed through the appropriate next steps.Understanding this often relieves pressure and allows families to approach mediation with more confidence and less fear.⚖️ Follow us for clear, compassionate California family law guidance.📌 Save this if you’re in mediation or considering it.
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