Last Updated: October 7th, 2026

Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing, submitting information through, or otherwise using this website or any communication services offered by Shnider Law Firm, PC.

By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Service and acknowledge the firm’s Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this website.

1. General Information

This website is owned and operated by Shnider Law Firm, PC, a criminal defense law firm located in San José, California.

The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this website constitutes legal advice, and website content should not be relied upon as a substitute for consulting directly with an attorney regarding your specific legal situation.

Using this website, submitting a contact form, requesting a consultation, or communicating with the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship is formed only after Shnider Law Firm, PC agrees to represent you and a written fee or engagement agreement has been signed.

2. No Legal Advice

This website may contain information regarding criminal defense, restraining orders, DMV proceedings, juvenile matters, post-conviction proceedings, legal procedures, potential penalties, and other legal topics.

Every legal matter is different. The outcome of a matter depends on its particular facts, evidence, charges, applicable law, court, prosecutor, judge, prior record, and other circumstances.

You should not act or refrain from acting solely because of information found on this website. You should consult an attorney regarding your specific legal matter.

3. No Guarantee of Results

Past results, testimonials, case descriptions, examples, or statements concerning prior matters do not guarantee or predict the outcome of any current or future matter.

Shnider Law Firm, PC does not promise or guarantee any particular result.

4. Permitted Use of the Website

You may use this website only for lawful purposes.

You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable law;
  • Interfere with the operation, security, or availability of the website;
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems;
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code;
  • Impersonate another person;
  • Submit information you are not authorized to provide; or
  • Submit false, misleading, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or unlawful content.

5. Website Submissions

You may submit information through a contact form, chat feature, appointment request, email link, intake form, or another communication method available through the website.

By submitting information, you represent that:

  • The information is accurate to the best of your knowledge;
  • You are authorized to provide the information;
  • The contact information belongs to you or you have permission to use it; and
  • You are not using the website for an unlawful or fraudulent purpose.

Please do not submit privileged, highly confidential, or especially sensitive information before an attorney-client relationship has been formally established.

Although the firm takes reasonable measures to safeguard communications, no website transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

6. Consent to Contact by Telephone and Email

By submitting your telephone number, email address, or other contact information, you authorize Shnider Law Firm, PC and its representatives to contact you regarding:

  • Your inquiry;
  • A potential consultation;
  • Appointment scheduling;
  • Case evaluation;
  • Requested legal services;
  • Administrative follow-up; and
  • Other matters reasonably related to your interaction with the firm.

The firm may contact you by telephone, voicemail, or email using the contact information you provide.

Submitting a website form does not require you to consent to receiving text messages.

7. Third-Party Services and Information Sharing

Shnider Law Firm, PC may use third-party companies, contractors, consultants, and service providers to support its website, communications, legal services, and business operations.

These providers may include:

  • Website hosting and maintenance providers;
  • Contact-form and chat providers;
  • Intake and customer-relationship management platforms;
  • Case-management and document-management systems;
  • Telephone, email, and SMS communication providers;
  • Call-tracking and analytics providers;
  • Appointment-scheduling platforms;
  • Payment processors;
  • Cloud-storage providers;
  • Cybersecurity providers; and
  • Other administrative, technical, or professional service providers.

We may disclose personal information to these providers when reasonably necessary for them to perform services on our behalf, operate the website, process inquiries, schedule consultations, communicate with clients and prospective clients, manage legal matters, process payments, maintain records, protect our systems, or comply with applicable law.

These providers may access, process, or store information as reasonably necessary to perform the services for which they were retained, subject to applicable contractual, confidentiality, security, and legal requirements.

We may also disclose information:

  • With your direction or consent;
  • To comply with applicable law, court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes;
  • To fulfill professional or ethical obligations;
  • To investigate fraud, misuse, or security incidents;
  • To protect the rights, safety, property, or security of the firm, its clients, website users, or others; or
  • As part of a merger, restructuring, sale, transfer, or other business transaction, subject to applicable law.

The firm does not authorize service providers to use personal information for purposes unrelated to the services they provide to the firm, except as permitted or required by law.

8. Privacy

Your use of this website is governed by the Shnider Law Firm, PC Privacy Policy.

The firm may collect, use, process, and disclose personal information as described in the Privacy Policy, including disclosure to service providers and other parties that assist with website hosting, intake, scheduling, communications, analytics, payment processing, case management, data storage, cybersecurity, and other business operations.

9. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content appearing on this website is owned by or licensed to Shnider Law Firm, PC, including:

  • Text;
  • Logos;
  • Graphics;
  • Images;
  • Videos;
  • Articles;
  • Blog posts;
  • Website design;
  • Page layouts; and
  • Other materials.

You may access and use website content for personal, noncommercial purposes only.

You may not copy, reproduce, publish, distribute, modify, display, transmit, sell, license, or create derivative works from website content without prior written authorization from Shnider Law Firm, PC.

10. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites or resources.

These links are provided for convenience only. Shnider Law Firm, PC does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, accuracy, security, or privacy practices of external websites.

The inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement of the third-party website or its content.

11. Website Availability

Shnider Law Firm, PC makes reasonable efforts to maintain the website but does not guarantee that it will always be available, secure, uninterrupted, or error-free.

The firm may modify, suspend, restrict, or discontinue any part of the website at any time without prior notice.

12. Disclaimer of Warranties

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shnider Law Firm, PC disclaims all express and implied warranties relating to the website, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, reliability, availability, merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, security, and noninfringement.

The firm does not warrant that the website will be free from errors, interruptions, viruses, or other harmful components.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Shnider Law Firm, PC and its attorneys, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, and service providers will not be liable for damages arising from or relating to:

  • Your use of or inability to use the website;
  • Your reliance on website content;
  • Your submission of information;
  • Unauthorized access to transmitted information;
  • Website interruptions or errors; or
  • Third-party websites or services.

This limitation applies to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, and punitive damages, regardless of the legal theory asserted.

14. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Shnider Law Firm, PC and its attorneys, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, and service providers from claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses arising from:

  • Your use of the website;
  • Your violation of these Terms;
  • Information submitted by you;
  • Your violation of applicable law; or
  • Your infringement of another person’s rights.

15. Changes to These Terms

Shnider Law Firm, PC may revise these Terms of Service at any time.

Any revised Terms will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after revised Terms are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.

16. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Any dispute arising from these Terms or use of the website will be handled in an appropriate state or federal court located in California, unless otherwise required by law.

Mobile Terms of Service and SMS Compliance

The following provisions apply when you voluntarily opt in to receive text messages from Shnider Law Firm, PC.

17. SMS Program Description

Shnider Law Firm, PC operates a mobile messaging program to communicate with clients, prospective clients, former clients, and other individuals who have requested or consented to SMS communications.

Messages may include:

  • Responses to legal-service inquiries;
  • Consultation information;
  • Appointment confirmations and reminders;
  • Case-related administrative updates;
  • Court-date and scheduling reminders;
  • Requests for documents or information;
  • Payment or account notifications;
  • Office communications; and
  • Other informational messages related to your interaction with the firm.

18. Consent to Receive Text Messages

By providing your mobile telephone number and affirmatively opting in, you authorize Shnider Law Firm, PC to send informational text messages to the number provided.

Messages may be delivered through manual, assisted, or automated communication systems where permitted by law.

Consent to receive text messages is optional and is not a condition of:

  • Submitting a contact form;
  • Scheduling a consultation;
  • Hiring Shnider Law Firm, PC; or
  • Receiving legal services.

19. Message Frequency

Messages are recurring.

Message frequency varies depending on your inquiry, consultation status, legal matter, appointments, deadlines, communication needs, and preferences.

The firm does not guarantee a particular number of messages.

20. Message and Data Rates

Shnider Law Firm, PC does not charge a separate fee for participating in its SMS program.

Message and data rates may apply according to your wireless carrier’s rate plan. You are responsible for charges imposed by your carrier.

21. Customer Support

For assistance with the SMS program, reply HELP to any message.

You may also contact:

Shnider Law Firm, PC

181 Devine Street

San José, California 95110

Phone: (408) 438-5491

Email: info@shniderlaw.com

22. Opt-Out Instructions

You may withdraw your consent and stop receiving text messages at any time.

Reply STOP to any text message from Shnider Law Firm, PC.

You may also use another clear opt-out request, including:

CANCEL, END, QUIT, UNSUBSCRIBE, REVOKE, or OPT OUT.

The firm will treat other language as an opt-out request when a reasonable person would understand it as a request to stop receiving messages. Federal rules recognize these commonly used opt-out terms and reasonable alternative revocation requests.

After receiving your opt-out request, the firm may send one final nonmarketing message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. You will then stop receiving SMS messages unless you later provide new consent.

23. Opting Back In

After opting out, you may resume receiving text messages by submitting a new affirmative consent through the website, contacting the firm directly, or otherwise providing legally sufficient consent.

24. Carrier and Delivery Disclaimer

Wireless carriers and network operators are not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages.

Message delivery may be affected by carrier service, network conditions, device compatibility, geographic location, service interruptions, or other conditions outside the firm’s control.

Shnider Law Firm, PC does not guarantee delivery of every SMS message.

25. Mobile Number Responsibilities

By opting in, you represent that:

  • You are the subscriber or customary user of the telephone number provided;
  • You are authorized to receive messages at that number;
  • The number and related information are accurate; and
  • You will notify the firm if the number is reassigned, disconnected, or no longer used by you.

Do not provide another person’s mobile number without authorization.

26. SMS Information and Third-Party Service Providers

Shnider Law Firm, PC may use third-party telecommunications providers, messaging platforms, software vendors, contractors, and other service providers to operate and administer its SMS program.

These service providers may process or have access to:

  • Mobile telephone numbers;
  • Message content;
  • Message-delivery information;
  • Consent and opt-in records;
  • Opt-out requests;
  • Dates and times of communications; and
  • Other information reasonably necessary to operate and support the SMS program.

This information may be disclosed to service providers as reasonably necessary to:

  • Send and deliver messages;
  • Process consent and opt-out requests;
  • Maintain compliance and communication records;
  • Troubleshoot delivery problems;
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized use;
  • Protect system security; and
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

Mobile information, text-messaging originator opt-in data, and consent will not be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

This restriction does not prevent Shnider Law Firm, PC from disclosing mobile information to service providers that process such information on the firm’s behalf to operate and support the SMS program.

Mobile information may also be disclosed:

  • With your direction or consent;
  • When required by law, court order, subpoena, or legal process;
  • To satisfy professional or ethical obligations;
  • To investigate fraud, misuse, or security incidents; or
  • When reasonably necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of the firm or others.

27. No Attorney-Client Relationship Through SMS

Providing SMS consent, sending a text message, or receiving a response does not create an attorney-client relationship.

An attorney-client relationship is formed only after Shnider Law Firm, PC agrees to provide representation and a written fee or engagement agreement has been signed.

28. Do Not Use SMS for Emergencies

Text messaging should not be used for emergencies, urgent court deadlines, immediate threats, or other time-sensitive matters.

Do not rely solely on SMS to communicate:

  • An arrest or immediate threat of arrest;
  • A court appearance occurring soon;
  • A filing deadline;
  • An emergency involving law enforcement;
  • A safety or medical emergency; or
  • Any matter requiring immediate attention.

For urgent legal matters, call the firm directly. For emergencies, contact the appropriate emergency service.

29. Changes or Termination of the SMS Program

Shnider Law Firm, PC may modify, suspend, or discontinue the SMS program at any time.

The firm may also terminate an individual’s participation when:

  • The number is invalid or disconnected;
  • Messages repeatedly cannot be delivered;
  • The service is being misused;
  • Fraud or abuse is suspected; or
  • Continued messaging may violate applicable law.

30. Contact Information

Questions about these Terms of Service or the SMS program may be directed to:

Shnider Law Firm, PC

181 Devine Street

San José, California 95110

Phone: (408) 438-5491

Email: info@shniderlaw.com