Christina M Bayne

Christina M Bayne

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Annapolis, MD
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Adoption

91 Cathedral Street, First Floor, Annapolis, MD

About Christina

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 90%

I handle mainly divorce, separation and custody actions. Family law has been my main focus area since I began practicing in 2003.

90%
Adoption 5%

I handle stepparent adoptions.

5%
Estate Planning 5%

I prepare Last Wills and Testamtents and probate estates.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Law Office of Christina Bayne P.A.

91 Cathedral Street, First Floor, Annapolis, MD, 21401

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Christina M Bayne's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by anonymous | April 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Follow the money..

Best interest of the child is a sound bite. I hope she can sleep at night because my kids are living with an abusive alcoholic but they have deeper pockets than I do. One star was selected only to submit.

Posted by Moses | June 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

THE BEST!!

Ms. Bayne is a phenomenal family law attorney! My wife and I have been her clients since 2015 and from the get go she listened and empathized. She is real and transparent; providing the proper strategy and letting you know every course of action along the way. We had very difficult cases, especial...ly our contested adoption case. She went above and beyond for us and she will go above and beyond for you. We really enjoyed our strategy sessions with her where we would lay out different options, analyze the pros and cons, and then make a decision for the best way forward with backup options at the ready. She will also be honest and does not tell you want you want to hear, instead, she tells you the truth even if that truth is inconvenient. She's quick thinking and knows how to push the opposing side. Ms. Bayne is a deeply caring attorney and doesn't just see you as another number. I would VERY HIGHLY recommend her! Thank you so much Christina for being there for us and our family and fighting for us!

Posted by Susan | January 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney!

Christina helped me through my very bumpy divorce. She was extremely knowledgeable, responsive all the while very kind and supportive. She truly cared not only about me but also my costs and spared me from unnecessary expenses. I couldn't be more grateful for all her help. I warmly recommend her to a...nyone in need of an attorney.

Posted by Shannon | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knows the law and Attentive

Christina represented me in a Grandparent Custody case, and I can tell you without a doubt that she knows what she is doing, is very attentive to her Clients, very thorough, and will do what she knows is in the best interest of her Client! It is because of Christina's help and knowledge of the law t...hat my Grandson is in my care and is now a happy, healthy, and safe almost 2 year old. Without Christina's help he may not be here today. She got me through a very complicated and discouraging legal process that does not currently support Grandparents Rights in Maryland.

Posted by James | August 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank You Christina !

For your support and expertise throughout this ongoing child custody case. I sincerely appreciate that you really took the time to listen and learn as much as I could share about the circumstances surrounding my custody situation. I can certainly tell that you know the laws and have worked diligently... to research examples of other cases that have similarities to mine. You are a true professional who not only fights for the client and child in their best interest, but can truly see that you know you are fighting for people and families that deserve your very best. You truly are the best and my daughter and I are so fortunate to have you as an advocate.

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Christina M Bayne's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dayna Kipnis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina is an excellent lawyer and very knowledgeable in the area of divorce, child custody and other family law matters. I refer all of my clients to her for assistance with their family law needs as I know she will provide them with the very best legal representation."

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Frank Gray

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very well prepared, compassionate, and respected in the legal community. Christina has great people skills, and works well with other lawyers even in difficult situations. She is very knowledgeable about divorce, custody and all issues that families deal with in their most difficult times."

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Ronald Naditch

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Christina Bayne is the real deal. She is smart as a whip, well prepared, a pleasure to work with or against, has the respect of the judges and represents her clients zealously. I fully expect Christina to be called " Your Honor" some day in the future. For now, however, one need look no further for a lawyer other than Christina. I have been practicing many decades and she recently whipped my butt in a highly complicated and fiercely contested matter, but did so with the highest degree of professionalism. Lawyers on the other side of cases from Christina had better bring their "A" game or they will have very disappointed clients. she represents the best of the Bar."

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David Ruben

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Christina is an excellent attorney. I have had several cases against her and in each case she represented her client in an aggressive and highly competent manner. I would recommend her to any person searching for an attorney."

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Nathan Volke

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Christina and I have been opposing counsel on a number of cases. In each, I know I can expect her to be a competent and well-prepared advocate for her clients."

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Nevin Young

Family lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Christina and I were opposing counsel in a divorce case. She is easy to work with and very knowledgeable in family law matters."

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Clara Bereston

Family lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christina is always well prepared and very knowledgeable about the law. She is a true advocate for her clients."

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Tara Frame

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She works hard for her clients but is respectful and courteous to opposing counsel. I have worked with Ms. Bayne as opposing counsel on many cases and she is an excellent attorney."

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Marla Zide

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Bayne is a well respected lawyer in the community. She is very knowledgeable in all areas of family and domestic practice."

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Dayna Kipnis

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David Ruben

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Nathan Volke

Family lawyer

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Nevin Young

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Marla Zide

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Clara Bereston

Family lawyer

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Tara Frame

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, Baltimore Magazine

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, Baltimore Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Christina Bayne P.A.

2010 - 2015

Attorney, Jimeno & Gray

2004 - 2010

Attorney, Murnane & O'neill

2001 - 2001

Judicial Law Clerk, Circuit Court For Anne Arundel County

Associations

2003 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County

Volunteer Attorney

Education

2003

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of Maryland, College Park

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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