Practice areas
Uncontested or contested adoptions. Relative adoptions. Step-parent adoptions. Same sex second-parent adoption, even in less simpatico counties. Adoptions related to traditional surrogacy aftermath.
13 years
Reproductive Law, including Gestational Agreements, Traditional Surrogacy Agreements, Sperm Donor Agreements. LGBT Legal Issues.
13 years
Focus on cases with LGBT issues (but also straight-people divorces). Also a focus on collaborative or cooperative divorce.
15 years
Focus on cases with reproductive law, LGBT, or CPS sub-issues. But happy to take custody cases without those elements.
15 years
Languages spoken
English
4103 Manchaca road
Austin, TX, 78704
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2006 | 12/05/2020 |
Legal answers | 225 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AAARTA Fellow | American Academy of Assisted Reproduction Technology Attorneys | 2013 |
Award for Excellence in Dedication to Rep of DV Victims | Texas RioGrande Legal Aid | 2007 |
Scholarship for 2007 Advanced Family Law Course | Austin Bar Association Family Law Section | 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Academy of Assisted Reproduction Technology Attorneys | AAARTA Fellow | 2013 - Present |
LGBT Family Law Institue | Invited Member | 2013 - Present |
Austin LGBT Bar Association | Board Member | 2012 - Present |
Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court | Associate | 2007 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Boston University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Bench/Bar Conference | LGBT Legal Issues | 2015 |
Solo and Small Firm Section's Half-Day CLE | LGBT Legal Issues | 2013 |
Travis County District Judges and Staff Attorneys | Gestational Agreements | 2012 |
OutLaw Queer Lunch | LGBT Legal Issues | 2012 |
Get Your $#¡† Together | Wills and Legal Issues | 2012 |
Austin LGBT Bar CLE | How Babies Are Made | 2012 |
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OUTLaw Legal Advocacy Conference, University of Texas Law School | LGBT Family Law | 2011 |
Child Welfare CLE in the 126th District Court | Termination of Parental Rights | 2011 |
University of Texas Law School | Assisted Reproductive Technologies | 2010 |
Step In and Step Out, Dell Pride | Panel Discussion | 2010 |
Equality Texas: State of the State | Best Interest of the Child: Parenting Policies | 2010 |
CAPA Lunch | LGBT Legal Issues | 2009 |
University of Texas Queer Texas Conference | LGBT Legal Issues | 2008 |
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A great source of knowledge and experience. If you ask a question and she gives you an answer, you would be well advised to listen.
Sade Ogunbode, Family Attorney on Jun 15, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Christine is passionate and practices with conviction and high ethics. I would entrust my own case to her. based on what I know of her commitment to her clients and to quality work.
Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, Family Attorney on May 27, 2016
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Christine is a valuable source in the legal community for LGBT and family law. She cares deeply for her each of her clients, and every case receives the utmost attention it needs. You won't be disappointed.
Xavier Medina, Family Attorney on Jan 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Christine is the first attorney I turn to when I have a client that needs representation with family law issues. Among her many credentials, she is a member of the Inns of Court which is an impressive testament to her expertise and ethics. In short, she is simply one of the best and I recommend her without reservation.
Robert von Dohlen, Family Attorney on Oct 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Great asset to the legal community!
Kacy Dudley, Family Attorney on Jun 9, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Pamela Thompson, Family Attorney on Dec 8, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Christine is a highly skilled family law attorney serving the Austin area. Christine specializes in gestational agreements and serves the needs of the LBGT community - a highly underserved population. Before you enter into any kind of gestational agreement - call Christine and find out your rights. Whether you are interested in adoption or surrogacy, let Christine help you protect your crucial rights before you sign on the dotted line.
Kevin Bennett, Family Attorney on Oct 24, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Christine is smart, skilled and fights hard for her clients. She is a very effective advocate for her clients.
Garrett Higley, Family Attorney on Aug 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Christine for some time, worked with her on the CAFA Board of Directors, and seen her advocate for her clients in and out of the community. Christine is creative, caring, tenacious, and empathetic. I endorse Christine!
William Nabors, Family Attorney on Apr 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Christine takes the time to understand the unique needs of her clients. She has a true passion for her areas of practice, which enables her to provide superb service.
Kiele Pace, Family Attorney on Apr 4, 2013
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Christine is a fantastic lawyer. Very knowledgable and sharp. I endorse her wholeheartedly.
Kelly Denson, Family Attorney on Jan 2, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Christine is one of a handful of Texas lawyers with strong experience in gestational agreements. I appreciate that she's a strong advocate for her clients, while working cooperatively towards reaching an agreement.
Brandon Bledsoe, Family Attorney on Sep 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have found Christine to be a very insightful and resourceful lawyer. I often confer with her about novel or difficult family law issues and I always feel better informed afterwards. I haven't known her all that long yet, but she definitely strikes me as someone who is very rigorous in researching and preparing for all of her cases, no matter who the client is. She has also impressed me with her ability to command and control a small army of interns.
Rita Anderson, Family Attorney on Apr 24, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Christine Henry Andresen is an extremely strong litigator. She zealously advocates for her clients. I have worked with Chistine on various matters and have always found her to be professional, knowledgeable and a great advocate.
Cristi Trusler, Family Attorney on Jun 8, 2010
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Strong, informed, and caring advocate. Special knowledge in same sex partnership legal issues and in child custody, abuse and neglect issues.