Daniel Schneiderman

Trial Attorney

Daniel Schneiderman was born and raised in Sacramento, California. After graduating from Jesuit High School, Mr. Schneiderman attended the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he worked as an intern for the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office and Attorney General’s Office for the District of Columbia. He would later graduate magna cum laude with honors with a major in political science and a minor in history.

Mr. Schneiderman earned his Juris Doctor at the King Hall School of Law at the University of California, Davis. There he earned a position on King Hall’s Trial Practice Honors Board while working as a law clerk for a civil litigation law firm in Sacramento, CA. He would later work as a certified legal assistant for the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office before being sworn in as a Deputy District Attorney in 2013.

As a DDA, Mr. Schneiderman prosecuted criminal cases to jury trial while managing a rotating caseload of over 50 misdemeanor complaints. He eventually returned to his prior law firm as an attorney, eventually leaving to enter private practice. As a trial attorney, Mr. Schneiderman has handled numerous complex, high-stakes civil and injury cases, achieving millions in results for his clients through trial, arbitration, and settlement in state and federal court. 

As the owner and founder of Schneiderman Trial Attorneys, Mr. Schneiderman’s primary practice involves representing plaintiffs involved in personal injury disputes through mediation, arbitration, or trial in both state and federal court. Mr. Schneiderman’s clients are typically individuals that have been injured or wronged due to the fault of another, and are in or anticipate litigation for personal injury-related matters. Mr. Schneiderman’s specialty areas include matters involving traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, catastrophic injury and wrongful death.

For his work, Mr. Schneiderman has been rated by Super Lawyers magazine as being in the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 years old, receiving the Rising Stars Award for his performance in civil litigation each year since 2016. Mr. Schneiderman has and continues to work towards providing his clients with an open and transparent attorney-client relationship, an effort that has earned him a “5 out of 5” star average client review and rating of “10/10” on the attorney review website.

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Education & Early Legal Career
  • Graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a degree in political science and a minor in history.
  • Earned his Juris Doctor from UC Davis School of Law (King Hall).
  • Selected for King Hall’s Trial Practice Honors Board.
  • Worked as a law clerk for a civil litigation firm in Sacramento.
  • Served as a certified legal assistant for the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office
  • Deputy District Attorney (2013) – Prosecuted criminal jury trials while managing a caseload of over 50 misdemeanor cases.
  • Transitioned to civil litigation, handling complex, high-stakes cases in both California state and federal courts.
  • Served as 1st and 2nd chair in numerous trials, securing six-to-eight figure trial verdicts, arbitration awards, and settlements.
  • Became a partner at his own law firm, representing plaintiffs in personal injury, wrongful death, and other civil litigation matters.
  • Continues to advocate for plaintiffs, using mediation, arbitration, and trial strategies to fight for justice.
  • Super Lawyers – Rising Star (2016–Present) – Recognized among the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40.
  • AV Preeminent Rating (2021–Present) – Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer-reviewed distinction.
  • Top Lawyers – San Diego Magazine.
  • 5/5 Client Rating on Avvo.com with a 10/10 attorney rating.
  • When he’s not advocating for his clients, Dan enjoys:

    • Surfing and spending time at the beach.
    • Spending time with his wife, Vicki, and their kids, Dani and Cal.
    • 3D printing inventions and experimenting with new ideas.
    • Playing chess, writing, and fishing with his dad.
    • Relaxing in his backyard hammock and enjoying time outdoors.

Daniel Schneiderman is committed to providing aggressive, transparent, and client-focused legal representation throughout California’s state and federal courts.

At Schneiderman Trial Attorneys, we are

Committed to Justice

Our Mission

At Schneiderman Trial Attorneys, our mission is to relentlessly advocate for individuals who have been wronged, delivering aggressive, trial-tested representation in personal injury, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases. We are committed to fighting for justice, maximizing compensation, and holding negligent parties accountable—because every client deserves a powerful voice in the courtroom.

Our Vision

We envision a legal system where every injury victim has access to fearless, top-tier representation, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Through strategic litigation, unwavering client advocacy, and a commitment to excellence, Schneiderman Trial Attorneys strives to be a leading force in personal injury law, setting the standard for integrity, results, and client-focused service.