Christopher B Kleister

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Christopher B Kleister

4.5
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 23 years

Real estate Lawyer at Washingtonville, NY
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Family ... +2 more

85 East Main Street, Washingtonville, NY

About Christopher

Biography

"We make the details of YOUR legal needs OUR business"

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 20%

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

20%
Family 20%

20%
Real Estate 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2013

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2002

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Kleister Law Group

85 East Main Street, Washingtonville, NY, 10992-1289

kleisterlawgroup.com

Online Presence

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Christopher B Kleister's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

31 Client Reviews

Posted by Daryl Griffin | March 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Chris helped me get custody of my kids. Through the entire process, Chris was great in court and which played a huge part in the final outcome. He and his team are top-shelf.

Posted by Michelle | February 4, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Law Group

I had the pleasure of working with Jenn McCarthy and she was great! She is very professional and responsive. I actually picked her because i submitted an email requesting a quote and she got back to me the same day at 9pm. So if you need an attorney to help guide you smoothly through the home buying ...process pick this group of attorneys-especially Jenn. I was a first time home buyer and Jenn walked through the process the whole time and answered all of my questions no matter what time i sent them.

Posted by Donna | September 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Yes...I highly recommend The Kleister Law Group

I used the Kleister Law Firm for a few different events. I used them for two closings. One, when I bought a house. Two, when I sold a house. Jenn McCarthy who works with Chris handles the closing. She was very on top of things to make sure issues were dealt with and stayed on track. I also had other ...business with the firm that Chris handled for me with aplomb. It was a sensitive issue and he acted as a mediator in informing me my options & guiding me to reach my goals. I would highly recommend The Kleister Law Group if you find the need for attorney's.

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Got more accomplished in one month than our prior attorney did in years

Our prior attorney spent years (and lots of legal fees) determining if an eviction with tricky circumstances could be done and how we would do it. Chris Kleister handled the whole matter expeditiously and for a very reasonable cost. He has since helped our business with many legal matters for which... we have found him to be very capable.

Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Plain and Simple one of the best

I was referred to Mr. Kleister from 3 people who had previously used him. Simply put he explains all the options, explains the reason to follow each decision and allows you to make the decision that fits your specific needs. I could not be more happy with choosing his law firm. My case was complicate...d and emotional. I recall each time i talked to him he was very supportive and always told me to relax and not worry. I used to say to myself if only i could stay on the phone with him the entire 1 year the case was going on, I would be all right. If you want a compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and supportive attorney, click no further he is right here.

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Christopher B Kleister's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Mahon

Litigation lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris Kleister is a diligent, hard working and competent litigator who bonds well with his clients. I would recommend him highly."

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Stephan Futeral

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Other

"As a fellow contributor to various online legal communities, Christopher demonstrates himself to be a highly knowledgable attorney in various practice areas such as criminal defense."

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Stephan Futeral

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

10 Best Law Firms - New York, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

Top 10 Attorneys - New York, American Jurist Institute

2018

Best Attorney - Hudson Valley, Times-Herald Record Readers' Choice

2018

Best Real Estate Attorney - Hudson Valley, Times-Herald Record Readers' Choice

2018

Best Law Firm - Hudson Valley, Times Herald-Record Readers' Choice

2018

10 Best Family Law Attorneys - New York, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2018

10 Best Bankruptcy Attorneys - New York, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

10 Best Family Law Attorneys - New York, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Top 100 Bankruptcy Lawyers in the Nation, The National Advocates

2017

Best Real Estate Attorney - Hudson Valley, Times-Herald Record Readers' Choice

2017

Best Law Firm - Hudson Valley, Times Herald-Record Readers' Choice

2017

10 Best Law Firms - New York, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best Family Law Attorneys - New York, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

Best Real Estate Attorney - Hudson Valley, Times Herald-Record Reader's Choice

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

2012

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Managing Partner, The Kleister Law Group

Associations

2012 - Present

Orange County Chamber

Member

2005 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

Education

2001

Pace University School of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1998

Mount Saint Mary College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1994

Washingtonville High School

Languages

English

Activity

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