Business Details
24 Years
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Emergency
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Experienced Family Law Attorney in Claremont, CA
The Law Office Of Christine D Thielo has dedicated over 22 years to providing personalized family law representation in Claremont, California. Our practice focuses on resolving complex legal matters with a hands-on approach, ensuring clients receive direct access to experienced legal counsel throughout every stage of their case. With a background as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Juvenile Law and former Adjunct Professor at the University of La Verne College of Law, we combine academic expertise with practical courtroom experience. Our commitment to individualized attention stems from limiting case volume to maintain thorough familiarity with each client's unique circumstances.Recognized for excellence through multiple awards from the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association and national moot court competitions, we advocate for clients in divorce, child custody, and domestic violence cases while prioritizing children's welfare. Our philosophy emphasizes clear communication, ethical representation, and preparing clients for both negotiated settlements and litigation outcomes.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody Advocacy
Child Support Cases
Restraining Orders
Family Law Matters
Adoptions
Guardianships
Domestic Violence Cases
Juvenile Law
Appeals
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer over 22 years of focused family law experience
- Our office provides direct access to attorney representation
- We maintain courtroom familiarity through active practice
- Our practice emphasizes children's emotional and financial welfare
- We offer personalized case strategy development
What people say
Highly recommend
Compassionate representation
Dedicated legal advocate
Courtroom effectiveness
Personalized attention
Services
Divorce Representation
Our divorce representation combines over 22 years of legal experience with personalized strategy development. We handle contested and uncontested divorces, focusing on equitable asset division, spousal support negotiations, and post-judgment modifications. Our approach emphasizes clear communication about California's community property laws while preparing for both settlement negotiations and trial proceedings when necessary.
Child Custody Advocacy
We specialize in creating custody arrangements that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include developing parenting plans, representing clients in custody evaluations, and modifying existing arrangements. With extensive experience in dependency court, we help clients navigate complex custody disputes involving domestic violence or relocation issues.
Restraining Orders
Our office provides urgent assistance with domestic violence restraining orders, including emergency and temporary orders. We guide clients through the process of documenting abuse incidents, preparing court filings, and presenting evidence at hearings. We also represent clients opposing unwarranted restraining orders while maintaining court compliance.
Child Support Cases
We handle child support determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions using California's guideline formulas. Our services include calculating support obligations based on income and custody arrangements, addressing self-employment income considerations, and representing clients in support-related contempt proceedings.
Family Law Appeals
We provide appellate representation for family law matters, focusing on identifying reversible errors in trial court decisions. Our services include preparing appellate briefs, presenting oral arguments, and analyzing potential grounds for appeal in custody, support, and property division cases.
People
The Law Office Of Christine D Thielo
Attorney & Founder
With over 22 years of family law experience, The Law Office Of Christine D Thielo is a former Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Juvenile Law and Adjunct Professor at the University of La Verne College of Law. Recognized by the Western San Bernardino County Bar Association, she limits case volume to maintain personalized client representation.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce, child custody, child support, restraining orders, adoptions, guardianships, and domestic violence cases with over 22 years of courtroom experience.
How does your office handle client communication?
We provide direct attorney access with prompt responses to calls and emails, maintaining daily case familiarity through limited case volume.
What experience do you have with custody cases?
We have extensive experience in custody matters, including complex cases involving domestic violence and interstate custody disputes.
Are consultation fees required?
Yes, we offer 30 and 60-minute paid consultations at reasonable rates based on attorney availability.
How do you prepare clients for court proceedings?
We provide comprehensive case preparation including strategy development, documentation review, and courtroom guidance for all family law matters.
