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About Christine
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 30%
I understand that divorce can be a large and scary undertaking. You likely have many concerns regarding cost, property division, child custody and legal requirements. I will do everything within my power to accurately answer your questions while actively pursuing your legal goals.
17 years
- Appeals: 20%
17 years
- Child support: 20%
Like many parents, you want to play a role in providing for your child's upbringing. You want to ensure your child is properly provided for. We will skillfully represent you in obtaining equitable child support that assure your child's financial needs are met. If you are a parent who will have the obligation to pay support, we can help make sure the amount you contribute is fair and reasonable. I have extensive experience handling these matters. I know what's important.
17 years
- Child custody: 20%
Deciding which type of custody is best for both you as a parent and your child can be difficult. There are two main types of custody that you as a parent can establish: Legal Custody: establishes a parent's right to make key decisions for the child, including those regarding education, religion and medical care. Physical Custody: establishes with which parent a child lives. You won't know your options until you meet with me to talk about your situation and your history.
17 years
- Criminal defense: 10%
Focusing on District Court trial work and appeals, I can assist you with your criminal case.
17 years
Languages spoken
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NH | Authorized to practice law | 2007 | 05/01/2009 |
| MA | Active | 1999 | 02/27/2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Offices of Christine G. DeBernardis, Esq. | 2013 - Present |
| Judge | Massachusetts Bar Association | 2012 - Present |
| Partner | DeBernardis & Associates, P.C. | 2008 - Present |
| Associate | Antico, Barrett, Burke & Kornitsky, LLP | 1999 - 2008 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essex County Bar Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
| Essex County Bar Association Advocates | Member | 1999 - Present |
| Middleton Board of Trade | Member | N/A |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| New England School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
| Trenton State College | Law & Justice and Psychology/Minor Spanish | B.S. | 1996 |
Reviews
(12) 4.5 starsAttorney endorsements
(21)
Donald Cobb, Divorce and separation Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Joseph Ghabour, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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Contact
100 Main Street Suite 15
Amesbury, MA, 01913