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I have been a lifelong resident of Western New York. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Canisius College, and being admitted into the Jesuit Honor Society Office of Alpha Sigma Nu, I obtained my legal degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School and was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1988. The exclusive focus of my practice is Family Law and Matrimonial Law. I was trained in Matrimonial Mediation in 1996 and in the Collaborative Process in 2009. I am a member of the Erie County and New York State Bar Associations, Family Law Sections. I am a panel attorney for the Erie County Indigent Prisoner Society, Family Law Section, and also a panel attorney for the Attorney for the Child program.
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5672 Main St, Williamsville, NY, 14221-5518
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Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Christina dragged out my court case, did not even speak in court. My frustration led me to speak out in court to defend myself and my daughter. Almost held in contempt of court. Struck her a final check and watched her stroll down Delaware Ave. smiling and laughing. Attorney's and Magistrates kn...
I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I strive to give my clients my best efforts. I'd be happy to speak further to you to resolve any issues you had with how your matter was handled.
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Christina handle my divorce in a professional and timely manner. She answered all my calls and emails promptly and addressed all my concerns. She's is a winner in my eyes.
Posted by Suzanne | May 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney
The consultation with Christina went well, but once I paid my $3500 retainer, my divorce case went nowhere. Numerous phone calls and emails went unanswered as my retainer dwindled. She could not even collect simple paperwork from the opposing side, and spoke for me in our first court appearance incor...
Posted by Audra | August 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Christina has been my attorney for the duration of an extremely difficult and twist turning case. Every time I have needed guidance she has never steered me in the wrong direction. I have felt confident in her services and have always looked to her for information on how to proceed in different cir...
Posted by Sean | August 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Although my ex and I still loved each other, neither of us were happy and decided the best course was to get a divorce. We heard about mediation and since we didn't want to get a judge involved in making decisions for us, it was the clear choice for us. Christina educated us, walked us through the pr...
"Christina Shine is an exemplary attorney. She is organized, compassionate and very aggressive when she needs to be. I strongly endorse Christina Shine, Esq. to handle any legal matter in the Family Law and/or Divirce Law areas."
"I have known Christina professionally for more than a decade. She is a superb lawyer, proficient and efficient in her practice, and I endorse her wholeheartedly for all family law matters."
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2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1996 - Present
Owner, Divorce Mediator and litigator, Christina Lana Shine, Esq.
1990 - 1996
Associate Attorney, litigator, Abbarno, McLaughlin and Kedzielawa, P.C.
1988 - 1990
Assocoate Attorney, litigator, Tronolone and Surgalla, P.C.
1988 - Present
New York State Bar Association
Member of ADR (Alternate Dispute Resolution) Commitee
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
English
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