Christianna J. Lyford

Christianna J. Lyford

also known as C.J. Lyford

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 43 years

Adoption Lawyer at Lafayette Hill, PA
Practice Areas: Adoption, Immigration, International Law

632 Germantown Ave., Lafayette Hill, PA

About Christianna

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Adoption 40%

INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION (Clients in U.S. and Worldwide) Consultation and legal services; Responses/Appeals re NOIDS, Petition or visa denials and related; Legalization of immigration status for adopted child; Citizenship applications or problems. Adoption of overseas relative and identified child adoption. DOMESTIC ADOPTION (Limited to Pennsylvania) Independent and Agency adoptions; Stepparent, second parent and relative adoptions; Adoption finalizations and readoptions.

29 years

40%
Immigration 40%

29 years

40%
International Law 20%

Legal services include: Coordination of foreign adoption with foreign attorney/agency and law Compliance with Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption

29 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1982

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Law Office of C.J. Lyford

632 Germantown Ave., Lafayette Hill, PA, 19038

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Anthony | July 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Amazing Immigration Lawyer

She was able to guide and help us through the entire immigration for my wife even with the complications due to COVID. She is a tremendously knowledgeable lawyer

Posted by Eric | July 12, 2013 | Adoption

International Adoption Malaysia

CJ Lyford helped us with the US part of the adoption of our daughter from Malaysia. She gave us information which led us choose a different route which was simpler and quicker than the one we had previously been led. She made contact with the officials to set up appointments that where convenient for... our family. Many thanks!

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2013 | Adoption

C. j Lyford was a great help to our family

It has been a great experience working with C. J Lyford with the adoption of our two children. After my marriage my husband wanted to adopt our two children. After reviewing the information online the process seemed very difficult in the Philadelphia courts . Working with Ms. Lyford made the who...le process clear and relieved a lot of pressure. She helped with obtaining the termination of the birth father’s rights, background checks and all the other paperwork needed to complete the process seamlessly. C.J. Lyford is a pleasure to work with in stressful situations, and I would recommend her to anyone looking to adopt. She is very knowledgeable and patient. The Sutter Family

Posted by Amanda | January 22, 2010 | Adoption

SHE HELPED MAKE MY SON'S ADOPTION A REALITY!!!!!!

Ms, Lyford was just wonderful!!!! She kept myself and husband very informed on what the next steps where in the process of my husband adopting his step son. As well as getting all of the paperwork together for us of what we needed to get signed and what back round checks needed to be done. She made i...t a very smooth stress free process! I would recommend Ms Lyford to any one any day!!! She helped make a long time wish a reality for my whole family!!! thank you CJ THE NXON FAMILY

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Desiree Wayne

Adoption lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A foreign adoption can be a long and complicated process. CJ is highly regarded by her peers for providing skilled representation at all stages in these complex cases. In addition to the U.S. adoption and immigration process, I often refer clients for general information about international adoption, and advice on choosing an adoption agency."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Catherine Agnew

Adoption lawyer | Aug 19

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of C.J. Lyford

1987 - 1995

Attorney, Rawle and Henderson

1982 - 1987

Manager Attorney: Product Liability and FDA, Smith Kline

Associations

2020 - Present

Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

Fellow

2014 - Present

Immigration Comm., Montgomery County Bar Association

Co- Chairperson

1998 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1982

Temple University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1975

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Diploma (R.N.)

Speaking Engagements

2011

Practical Aspects of Immigration

Changes in International Adoption

2011

Immigration Law for the General Practitioner

Potential Minefields as a Result of the Hague Adoption Convention

2010

Teleseminar

Changes in International Adoption

2010

Family Building Expo

Ask the Expert

2009

Phila., Regional Immigration Conference

International Adoption

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