Catherine Mary White

Catherine Mary White

4.9
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Columbus, OH
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

5 E. Long Street, Suite 501, Columbus, OH

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Licensed in Ohio for 24 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2001

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Catherine M. White, Attorney at Law

5 E. Long Street, Suite 501, Columbus, OH, 43215

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Catherine Mary White's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

126 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 48 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Shared Parenting

Hiring Catherine to represent me in my child custody case was one of the best decisions I could have made. Her services were reasonably priced, and from the very beginning she took the time to listen to my concerns, answer my questions, and give honest, practical advice. My child’s mother moved ou...t of state with our child with little to no notice, and I was devastated. While we weren’t able to obtain primary custody, Catherine fought hard to get me as much parenting time as possible and helped ensure that my child support obligation was little to none. That made it much easier for me to stay actively involved in my child’s life and maintain a strong relationship despite the distance. What I appreciate most is that Catherine helped me see the glass half full during one of the hardest times of my life. When I was discouraged, she kept me focused on what I could control and reminded me that maintaining a meaningful relationship with my child was what mattered most. Looking back now, nine years later, my child has graduated from high school, and we continue to have a wonderful relationship. I truly believe Catherine’s guidance and advocacy played a major role in making that possible. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated family law attorney.

Posted by Erika | May 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Granddaughter’s Custody Petition

Catherine went above and beyond to help my daughter and I resolve our custody dispute. Catherine provided professional judgment while also being empathetic and understanding to both parties. As a result of her actions, we were able to resolve the issue internally. The motion was subsequently withdr...awn. Catherine was so ethically responsible that she provided me with a retainer refund.

Posted by Ruqiya | November 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommend Catherine!

I am so thankful for the exceptional legal support I received fro Catherine during my divorce and child custody. From the very beginning, She mad a challenging and emotional process much easier to navigate. Catherine was not only highly knowledgeable but also empathetic, taking the time to understand... my concern and offer sound advice that aligned with my best interest. What stood out to me most was her ability to handle the legal complexities of the case while maintaining clear compassionate communication. Catherine was always responsive to my questions and made sure I understood each step of the process. Thanks to Catherine, the entire process went smoothly and the outcome was favorable. I felt well-represented and knew that my case in expert hands. If you are going a divorce and need a lawyer who is both skilled and genuinely care about your well-being, I highly recommend Catherine!

Posted by Evan | November 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney

A guiding light

I was in a tough spot. After lots of disagreements and tough months leading into tough years, there was only one way forward with my then partner of 13 years. Having two children, and sharing a home with ex-partner, it was looking and feeling bleak, to think that everything was about to change for th...e worse. My ex didn’t want to offer me equal shared parenting time of the two children that I’d lived with, loved and raised their whole lives(11 years and 7 years old). I hadn’t done anything wrong, we’d just grown apart. It felt very unfair and painful. I resolved that I had to get an attorney to stand up for me and help me protect my time with my children. I found Catherine through a Google search for a family attorney. I called a few other places too, initially, and was waiting to hear back. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do, this was a very unfamiliar territory for me. I’d never hired an attorney, and at the time, I wish I didn’t have to. But, I heard right back from her and she brought me in the next day for a consult. She told me I had a good chance that with filing for my rights as my children’s father, I had a good case to make for getting equal time with my kids. We had to go to court multiple times over the course of almost a year, as my ex, and her attorney, tried to be difficult. Every time I went down to the court, it felt as though my world was shifting, but Catherine helped me through it in a very caring and protective way. She answered all of my questions, which I’d sometimes call her out of the blue with, and offered me support and confidence about the situation. I was worried, and sad, and I needed that support to stand up to the threat of barely seeing my kids anymore. I lived with my ex through most of it, finally moving out into an apartment, which felt like a defeat at first, because I wanted to wish this problem all away. But today, I’ve won that battle, I have equal time with my kids, and the situation was resolved to my satisfaction. Had I not stood up for myself, and found the aid of my attorney, I shudder to think what daily life might look like now. I’m so thankful to have found and met Catherine, and I’d recommend her assistance to anyone in a similar situation. She is knowledgeable, empathetic, confident, and resourceful. She provided a guiding light to me, in a tough time when I found myself struggling to walk through my darkest moment. People kept telling me it’d get better, and to hold strong. She not only helped my confidence through the situation, but helped me walk through it, and build back up the life that I deserve to be living. Thanks Catherine!

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommend

I reached out to Cathrine after meeting with two other attorneys. She helped me gain my rights to my daughter as well as set up a shared parenting plan that works with me and my child’s mother. I will be using Cathrine again in the near future to do the same for my son. She assured me that an agreeme...nt can and will be met and it all happened in a timely manner. I was able to set up a temporary custody agreement that then turned permanent. She was definitely the attorney I was searching for and I highly recommend her.

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Christopher Tamms

Child custody lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Catherine is on the short list of lawyers who I would ask to cover for me in a pinch. I know her to be someone who truly cares about her clients. I endorse highly and unreservedly."

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Rainer Steinhoff

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. White is a compassionate attorney who works hard for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Associations

Central Ohio Association of Juvenile Lawyers

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Education

2000

Capital University

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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