I have been a practicing attorney for over 20 years. Most of my legal career has been focused on family law; however, I started my litigation experience in San Diego as a prosecutor. I also worked as an attorney for the United Nations Mission in Kosovo and taught International Law at the University of Denver. I converted my love of family law and international law into a practice of International Family Law. About 30% of our practice at Frost & Beck, PC, involves an international component; 60% of our practice is domestic family law inclucing child custody and divorce, and 10% of our practice is family law appeals. I have won appeals in the 10th Federal Circuit; Colorado Court of Appeals and California Court of Appeals. As of January 18, 2016, I have never lost an appeal.
Practice areas
Colorado and International Family Law: divorce, child custody, relocation, child abduction, child support, alimony, recognition of foreign decrees,
29 years
Family Law
29 years
Languages spoken
French, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CO | Active | 1994 | 06/08/2022 |
CA | Inactive | 1990 | 06/10/2022 |
Legal answers | 44 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2015 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2013 |
Pro Bono Award | Boulder County Bar Association | 1997 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Frost & Beck, PC | 2010 - Present |
Associate | Johnson Sauer Legal Group, LLC | 2008 - 2009 |
Senior Associate Attorney | Donalson Ciancio & Grant | 2007 - 2009 |
Attorney in Kosovo Mission | United Nations Development Programme | 2007 - 2007 |
Adjunct Professor | University Of Denver College Of Law | 2007 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Ohio State Alumnae Association London | President | 2003 - Present |
Colorado Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 1990 - Present |
Boulder County Women's Bar Association | Board of Directors | N/A |
International and Comparative Law Association | Member | N/A |
Denver Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Law Society of England and Wales | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Westminster | MADS-Masters of Diplomatic Studies with Distinction | 2003 |
California Western School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Ohio State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1973 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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International Bar Committee | International Family Law | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Grandparent Rights | Grandparents have full custody |
Return of Child | Full APR to Father |
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Kathryn Tolison, Family Attorney on Jan 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Ms. Beck for the last several years. She is an exceptional attorney. She is knowledgeable, professional and a zealous advocate for her client's. I endorse Ms. Beck with enthusiasm.
Igor Serbinin, International law Attorney on Mar 21, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Christelle is a rare expert in this obscure intersection of family and international law. Highly recommend in any matters concerning registration of foreign domestic/civil or otherwise judgments in Colorado.
Jeffrey Town, Family Attorney on Nov 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She has rightfully earned her reputation as an authority in family law issues, especially international family law.
Tara Damhoff, Family Attorney on Aug 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse Attorney Beck. Whenever I have an international family law issue, Attorney Beck is the person I consult. She is an extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and thorough family law attorney.
Culver Van Der Jagt, Family Attorney on Jun 6, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Christelle is extremely intelligent and is a tenacious advocate. I like her litigation style very much. I turn to her often, in particular for clients who are headed for complex issues that have a high liklihood of appeal and I don't hesitate to contact her for second opinions on my own tough cases. She is fair and strong. I haven't seen her make a bad call yet.
Rachel Baumel, Family Attorney on May 18, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Christelle Beck is an amazing advocate for her clients. She is knowledgeable and thoughtful in her representation of clients in all areas of Family Law and Employment Law.
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