Christopher E. Heberg

Christopher E. Heberg

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at East Greenwich, RI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

5700 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

Attorney Christopher Heberg is an experienced Rhode Island Divorce Lawyer, and Family Law Attorney. And although he does encourage settlement and compromise‚ there are frequently instances where an agreement simply cannot be reached.

60%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Rhode Island for 27 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1998

Active

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Location

Law Office of Christopher E. Heberg

5700 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI, 02818

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Christopher E. Heberg's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

154 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 56 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Ann | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Chris is my hero!

I was trying to get a divorce and decided to use my friends brother as my attorney. That was my first mistake. We did make it to court but there were issues and that is the last time I actually talked to this attorney. I chased him for a year and a half to find out what was happening and he just wasn...'t returning any of my calls. I was frustrated and aggravated! I finally remembered that Chris had helped me with a custodial issue I had several years earlier. I called, gave all my information and got a call back from Chris the same day. I had an appointment within days where we sat down and I explained what had happened. I was worried that I wouldn't get anyone to pick up where the other guy left off but that wasn't a problem. Chris assured me that he would take care of this, and he did!! He chased down all the paperwork (I didn't have anything from the previous lawyer) and was able to get everything in order, filed and finalized so quickly!! Chris is a great guy who is easy to speak to and his office staff is great as well!!! Although I hope to never get divorced again, if I do I will definitely call Chris!!!

Posted by Amy | November 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Child Support Lawyer

Chris will make you feel like you're going to win your case; because he will. He did for me. I've used him before and he was successful in that case too. My ex was found in contempt and he has to pay part of my legal fees. He knows the laws on this matter well.

Posted by Fran | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Made is easy for me

I used Christopher Heberg for my divorce. He explained everything very clearly and kept my stress under control. I was very impressed that he also made it clear what rights my estranged spouse had and which actions might affect her. He showed respect for her while giving the client (me) the best s...ettlement I could expect.

Posted by Rebecca | February 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Rebecca Doire's profile photo Rebecca Doire I used Chris about 2 years ago for my divorce. Can't say enough good things! He made the whole process very easy. He's always available to answer any questions I may have. I have since used him for other services and would not hesitate to call him in the ...future if need be. I highly recommend him!

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thorough and Honest

Chris is a great lawyer and a good guy. He has excellent turnaround time even though he handles a lot of cases. I've always heard back from him within 24 hrs. on a consistent basis. He will be honest with you and not sugar coat anything, so be prepared for that. Not everyone wants honesty, and would... rather hear what they want to hear, but that's not going to serve them well if they get surprised in the courtroom. My personal observations in the courtroom: Judges respect and respond well to Chris. He has been doing divorce law for s long time and never loses sight of the big picture. He works well with the other lawyer and nothing, and I mean NOTHING surprises him. He has seen it all and is very confident and knowledgeable. He understands that there is life after divorce-and there is-and that especially if there are kids involved, burning bridges completely with an ex spouse will having stressful and lasting effects on everyone. To that end, he is wonderful at interpersonal relationships and you truly know that he is working with BOTH sides for the best possible outcome for you during and post divorce. That may not seem like what you want to hear if you hate your ex, but believe me, as hellacious as living through a divorce is, at some point things do calm down and you get back to the business of living. Chris is also extremely thorough and trustworthy. Once you know you can depend on him and trust him, it will make it so much easier to appreciate how he leaves no stone unturned for you. Lawyers are expensive, no doubt and no one enjoys paying one, but he has done an amazing job in making sure that I got everything I needed settled BEFORE the divorce was finalized. This is no small point. I have people I now personally that paid way more for way less and were just concerned with getting a quicker divorce. No one likes to spend money on lawyers, but he has a good heart. He will not drag things along indefinitely just to make more money, however he will advise you to tie up all lose ends...visitation, property, pension. Be prepared that it might take a while to get those things in order, but when you have that final divorce decree in hand you won't regret the extra time and money spent on the front end to have lasting peace of mind. Man or woman, he will do well by you.

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Christopher E. Heberg's Lawyer Endorsements

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer Nominee, SuperLawyers

2018

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer Nominee, SuperLawyers

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer Nominee, SuperLawyers

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale Hubble

2012

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale Hubble

2011

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

1997

Cum Laude, Suffolk University Law School

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Christopher E. Heberg, Attorney At Law

Associations

2000 - Present

State of Rhode Island Family Law ‘Inns of Court’

Member

2000 - Present

Rhode Island Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

United States 1st Circuit Court of Appeals

Member

1997 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1997

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Dayton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Virtual Law

Virtual Law

2022

Law At Home & Offsite in Peace

Law At Home & Offsite in Peace

2022

2022 Annual Meeting

2022 Annual Meeting

2019

2019 Annual Meeting

2019 Annual Meeting

Languages

English

Activity

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