Christopher B Kleister

I'm not proud of this, but I had received my 4th DWI about 5 years ago. My life was a complete disaster and I was spiraling out of control. I was terrified of the thought of going to jail, which I knew was most likely a possibility being it was my 4th arrest. I couldn't eat or sleep and I was a tota...l basket case. Chris Kleister guided me in the right direction. His advice helped me immensely and he was able to keep me out of jail and be home with my family. I am happy to report that I have been drug/alcohol free for 5 years now and owe it all to The Kleister Law Group! They really are a great group of people and truly care about their clients. If it wasn't for Chris, I don't know where I would be today.

Christopher Kleisters' expertise is why you hire a lawyer. The laws of our country are complicated and were suppose to be made for the protection of our rights. Big companies, banks and other businesses can use these same laws to threaten and destroy hard working people like you and me. It is e...xtremely important that your lawyer knows the laws and how they work. That knowledge is what you will get when you hire Christopher Kleister. He will explain the situation and make sure you know what you need to do and what can be done to keep the law on your side. I can't say enough about his staff. No lawyer can be available every moment you need them - but if they have caring and efficient people in the office your needs will always be me met. His Paralegal Jennifer will make sure all paper work is done correctly and on time. Calls and questions will always be forwarded to Chris in a timely and accurate manner thanks to his assistant Rachael. Our family has the home we worked so hard to build thanks to the Kleister Law Group.

When you walk through the doors into Chris Kleister's office for the first time, you will have chosen the best attorney in Orange County. Congratulations! You have made the right decision. Look no further, as it is a decision you will be glad you made. A decision you will never regret. I certainl...y haven't. After 7 years of multiple cases, both as Plaintiff and Defendant, involving neighbors - easement use - contempt of court, the list goes on, and with Mr. Kleister's expertise and without exception, in each case we succeeded. What an accomplishment!! I have used many lawyers for various reasons in Fl, MI, & NJ. All were very good for my needs. Then I found myself in need of a NY attorney within a day's notice. A neighbor recommended Chris Kleister as the lawyer they had been using. That recommendation introduced me to an outstanding attorney. There are many lawyers in Orange County, but Chris Kleister is nonpareil. He is the Best. You will not find another with all the outstanding qualities that Mr. Kleister has to offer in his field of law. He is a phenomenal human being. Christopher Kleister makes you feel at ease whatever the reason that brings you into his office. He is kind. He is trustworthy. He is honest. He is understanding. He listens. He is concerned. He is fair. He is up front with you concerning the possible outcome of your case, and up front concerning the estimated cost to you of him handling your case. He is very knowledgeable about the law. He will always have your best interest in mind. He will become as knowledgeable about the facts of your case as you are and will live with it as if it were his own. He is very accommodating with his time and your schedule. He moves quickly on issues. He corresponds quickly. He cares. He believes in you. He does not prolong your case. He will work for you and with you. Mr. Kleister has two outstanding paralegals, Rachel Goldstein and Jennifer McCarthy. They are both very busy ladies, but you will always receive a friendly hello whether calling or walking into the office. They will do anything to help you whenever you come calling. They are very knowledgeable. They are very interested in you and your concerns. They are very understanding of your situation. Chris, Jennifer and Rachel make up the Kleister Law Group. They are a very cohesive legal trio who always work together as a team. Needless to say, I highly recommend The Kleister Law Group.

In 2008, my husband decided that he wanted a divorce after 25 years of marriage. He decided that he never loved me and wasted his life on me. As shocked as I was, I knew I had to speak to a Lawyer about protecting myself and my then 19 year old daughter. I had a house with a mortgage and I only was a...ble to secure part-time employment. I had made a few appointments with different lawyers and it was always the same during the free consultation. The first thing that was discussed was the fee and how it had to be paid. They did not care abour how I felt or what I was going through. I finally decided to speak to a Lawyer whose daughter was friends with my daughter during High School. Legal Separation/Divorce was not his speciality. However, he knew of a lawyer who handled this type of work and recommended me to Chris. When I had my initial consultation, the main focus of our conversation involved mine and my daughters welfare. He asked alot of questions and showed honest concern for my situation. He also explained about pensions, social security benefits and why it would be better for me to have a legal separation in place first before a divorce. I felt very comforable speaking with him and knew he was the right Lawyer to handle my case. Only at the end of the consultation did we discuss his fee, which I might add is extremely reasonable. Thanks to Chris's diligent work on my behalf, I have an Iron Clad Separation Agreement which will turn into a Divorce Decree when the time comes and will protect me for quite some time. I must also add that Chris has the most wonderful staff any Lawyer could ask for. I have asked Jenn numerous real estate questions and she always took the time to answer, even if she was in the middle of something and no matter how ridiculous my questions were. I have called Rachael too many times to count, asking questions that she was very skillfull at answering without having to ask Chris. In closing, I have the utmost respect and appreciation for all of you. I do not even want to think what would happen if I had used another Lawyer. Thank you

Where may be other things Chris could do with his life and excel at, the practice of law certainly seems to be his calling. He has a very quick mind, focused on the important issues that wil bring you to the fairest resolution via the shortest path. He knows the court system, he understands how ov...erburdened they are and does his all to minimize the time it takes to resolve your issues in the fairest way possible, while minimizing the cost it will be to you. A fairer man couldn't be found, nor a more qualified attorney. After years of feeling like a tennis ball inside a dryer, being bounced around with no end in sight, Chris presented my issues to the court in an articulate and compact manor, drawing the court's attention to what we felt were the most egregious concerns, and through his legal skills and his interpersonal abilities, was able to wrap up so many of my long-standing issues very successfully. Winning is about being fair, not destroying your adversary, and his good heart was evident every time we met. So to Chris and his great staff, I thank you.