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Christine G. DeBernardis
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Biography
Christine G. DeBernardis earned her BS in Psychology and Lawat Trenton State College in Trenton, New Jersey in 1996. Shecontinued her education at the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts,where she earned a Juris Doctor in 1999. Attorney DeBernardis was admittedto practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1999, the U.S. District Court ofMassachusetts in 2003 and the State of New Hampshire in 2007.
Attorney DeBernardis has a vast amount of experience in many areas oflaw. Throughout her practice, she has represented clients indomestic/family, criminal, civil, real estate (conveyancing, buyer,seller), debt collection, corporate, contract and landlord/tenantmatters. As an attorney serving the Committee for Public Counsel Services,she provides legal counsel to indigent defendants in the MassachusettsCourts.
Attorney DeBernardis has now focused her Massachusetts practice on criminal law andfamily law matters. Her New Hampshire practiceis focused solely on family law matters. She can help you with divorce, separation, paternity, custody, parentingtime and child support. She also assists clients in matters where a party mayseek to change an existing court order (modification) or where parties are notadhering to a court order (contempt). She applies her personal and professional experience in every case toget you the best possible result.
Realizing that these matters are difficult and confusing,she will explain the process and explain how your matter will progress. Knowing what to expect in your matter andhaving counsel to advise you on all of the possible outcomes will set your mindat ease and help you to make a well informed decision in your case.
Explaining Your Options; Getting You Results.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
28%
26 years
Appeals
20%
26 years
Child Custody
20%
26 years
Child Support
20%
26 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
2018 2016 2015
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2012
Licenses
Licensed in New Hampshire for 18 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 26 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Offices of Christine G. Debernardis
110 Main Street, Amesbury, MA, 01913
familylawyernewhampshire.com/Law Offices of Christine G. DeBernardis, Esq.
1 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 125, Portsmouth, NH, 03801
familylawyernewhampshire.com/Online Presence
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Christine G. DeBernardis's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly recommend!
I would highly recommend Christine as an attorney. She handled an extremely challenging situation for me with my ex revolving our custody agreement. She took her time to fully understand our history and current situation and then worked towards a resolution that was in the best interest of myself ...
Posted by James | December 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Always Thinking
Christine handled my divorce and was always thinking about my best interests. She did not let me make mistakes. She never let me give up something for nothing. She asked me what I wanted and fought for it. She was always available and promptly returned messages. I recommend her wholeheartedly and wit...
Posted by RIck | July 30, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Fantastic resource
Christine went out of her way to answer numerous inquiries I had posted here, for which I am very thankful. At one point, I left a detailed VM for Christine seeking further advice and possible representation for which she in turn called, provided additional answers to numerous inquiries within my dif...
Posted by janice | June 26, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
knowledgeable about legal issue
I consulted Christine during an very difficult and complex legal issue. She knowledge of the law and compassion toward helping me was outstanding.
Posted by Dan | April 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very Content & Satisfied
I have hired two lawyers prior to retaining Ms. DiBernardis and could not be happier with my time with her. She was very accessible and prompt with her communications, timely with her meetings, and grasped my issues and offered simple common sense solutions that made sense immediately. Not only did...
Christine G. DeBernardis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Endorsement: I endorse this lawyer's work. I am familiar with Ms. DeBernardis from her many insightful and intelligent answers to questions posted on Avvo. Always willing to help out and give good concise answers. In the end, you may need to hire an attorney to get to the outcome you seek, but at least here you can get a good start with her informative answers, blogs, and legal guides."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine is a competent and caring attorney who provides her clients with the utmost attention and expert legal advice. When my NJ or NY clients are looking for a Massachusetts or New Hampshire family attorney, they are given Christine's name."
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"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked closely with Attorney DeBernardis on both criminal and divorce matters. She is very thorough in her legal representation and builds great relationships with her clients. She dedicates a great amount of work and attention to each case she handles."
"Attorney DeBernardis has an informed, articulate understanding of Family Law and has demonstrated this prowess in her responses to questions posted on Avvo. She is a valued member of our legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
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"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
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"Ms. Cotter is an extremely talented attorney who provides great advice. Even though I have been practicing for 24 years and I am a former judge and magistrate, I learn from her every day. I would recommend her to anyone in her area."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney DeBernardis is an excellent attorney who will zealously advocate for her clients."
"I strongly endorse Attorney DeBarnardis. She is a great advocate for her clients, is very knowledgeable, and has a great reputation in the legal community!!!"
"I endorse Attorney DeBernardis. She is a strong advocate, and has superior knowledge on substantive legal issues. I strong recommend her legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine has a fine grasp of the law. She is conscientious, maintains a fine reputation, and is attentive to detail. I have seen her Answers on legal issues, and they are well thought out and thorough. She works hard for her clients to get results, and she will find ways to win for you."
"I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community."
"Attorney DeBernardis has an excellent understanding of Massachusetts law and is a credit to her profession. She is knowleadgeable, extremely thorough, and a zealous advocate for her clients."
"Attorney Christine G. DeBernardis is a practical, knowledgeable and articulate legal advocate with substantial experience. She clearly represents her clients with passion, commitment, and judicial efficacy. I endorse attorney DeBernardisis with enthusiasm."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Contributor, Avvo
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Contributor, Avvo
2012
Client's Choice, Avvo
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Christine G. DeBernardis, Esq.
2012 - Present
Judge, Massachusetts Bar Association
2008 - Present
Partner, DeBernardis & Associates, P.C.
1999 - 2008
Associate, Antico, Barrett, Burke & Kornitsky, LLP
Associations
1999 - Present
Essex County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Essex County Bar Association AdvocatesMember
Middleton Board of Trade
Member
Education
1999
New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Trenton State College
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2024
New Hampshire Bar Association
Identifying and Addressing Severe Parent/Child Contact Problems in Divorce and Custody Cases
2024
Greater Newberryport Bar Association
Cavanaugh One Year Later
2019
How to Handle Clients with Substance Abuse Problems: Criminal, Family & Juvenile Cases
How to Handle Clients with Substance Abuse Problems: Criminal, Family & Juvenile Cases
2019
CLE By the Sea
Which State Has Jurisdiction Under the UCCJA
Languages
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Christine earned significant contribution points in 2018.
Legal Answers
Q&A
My son's father video chatted with him while he was driving his vehicle, is it legal to do that in Massachusetts?
30 Sep 2025
Q&A
What are my rights as a mom not wanting her child to leave the state to visit her father?
10 Sep 2025
Q&A
Shouldn't my lawyer contact me before creating a discovery request to the other party?
04 Sep 2025
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
5 Mistakes Parents Make During a Custody Dispute
05 Mar 2026
Legal Guide
When Your Spouse Refuses to Discuss Divorce – 3 Easy Steps to Take Next
04 Sep 2025
Legal Guide
Empowering Parents: Comprehensive Child Custody Guide in NH
04 Sep 2025