$ 375-425 per hour
Steve S Christensen
About Steve
Biography
Solving the important problems of my clients requires all 28 years of my experience, careful research and creative analysis. Understanding a client's goals helps me prioritize my work. Then I give clients an accurate assessment of their case. Third, I want to get all of the information I need to help them achieve their goals. To help me accomplish these three goals, I need clients to keep good records and to bring the records they have for my review. I enjoy meeting with clients to discuss potential solutions to their problems. I want clients to feel welcome and well served at our firm's office. I take time to give them a list of options to solve their problems and to help them understand what a court will do in a case like theirs. When clients cannot solve their problems without court intervention, I want to find the most effective way to get the relief the client needs. I strive to have a close working relationship with the client not only to make my representation more efficient and effective, but also to help me understand how the client wants to handle the important situations and decisions in the litigation process. Litigation needs to be focused on the specific relief the client wants.
Outside of the office I have had a long tenure working on a local and district level with the Boy Scouts of America and three of our sons and I have our Woodbadge beads. I have also volunteered in the Salt Lake public schools on various committees. I enjoy playing tennis with my wife and practicing musical instruments with my children. Going to and from the office I often listen to recorded literary works or college lectures.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
35 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
35 years
Litigation
20%
36 years
Personal Injury
20%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Utah for 33 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
CHRISTENSEN LAW, Counselors and Practitioners
261 E Broadway, Suite 150, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111
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Steve S Christensen's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sheldon | December 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Perfect
Steve was great an very understanding an is very smart for custody battles he's very great to work with thanks steve
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
RO/Separation
Talking about caring for your clients, Steve and his staff have been so considerate about my needs and really care about you. Really honest especially with finances that was so surprising(shocking) to me!
Posted by Allison | March 11, 2015
Honest and Unbelievably Knowledgeable
We hired Steve to handle a custody case for our family 2 years ago. Steve REALLY knows his stuff. There were times when we were unsure of our rights and Steve made sure to inform us of everything we needed to know so that we would rest easy and feel secure. Steve is so kind and honest and we would h...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2015
Divorce with small children
Steve handled my divorce . He did a great job listening and fighting for what was important to me. Getting divorced was never what I wanted, but when it became inevitable Steve walked me though the confusing process step by step.
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2013
Recomend for Divorce
Paying for quality is rarely easy, never regretted. Worth every penny! Being a high quality divorce lawyer & family law attorney takes skill, effort, honesty, & value. Steve practices those & nothing else. He fought for my rights as a parent and for what was fair.
Steve S Christensen's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve has an easy going style which works well in resolving one's case with opposing counsel. He is diligent and knowledgeable in the family law area. Steve has a good courtroom style, and I recommend him without reservation."
"I had the pleasure of litigating against him in an evidentiary hearing. He was well spoken, well prepared and his arguments were sound. Any clients considering him would be well served in their litigation needs."
"I have worked with Steve on many jury and bench trials. His experience and knowledge is invaluable to clients. He is creative in solving problems and addressing issues. He is detailed in preparation and the courtroom. I recommend him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"This lawyer is conscientious and dedicated in his representation. I endorse him for his work helping people who have been injured. He strives to get the best results possible for his clients."
"Steve has been opposing counsel against me on a number of cases over the years. He has always represented his client's interests well, both in court and in settlement efforts."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Steve was on the other side of a long running, complicated divorce case. I thought he did well with a difficult matter."
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"Steve is very thorough, tenacious and follows through on commitments."
"Steve is a good man and attorney. I've worked with him for almost four years and have seen how hard he works for his clients. He does everything he can to get the best result possible for them. Even when there are setbacks, he has a long-term perspective and the ability to get things back on track. I give him my endorsement."
"Our firm has handled a number of cases with Steve on the other side. He is always a pleasure to work with and is an effective advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer for family law and domestic cases."
"Steve has extensive experience in divorce, custody, and other family law cases. He knows how to get positive results for his clients."
"I worked as a guardian ad litem on a case with Steve for quite some time. He was always very thorough and prepared for every hearing and for trial. His client seemed well pleased with Steve's representation and skill in the courtroom. You would do well to hire Steve for your family law case."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2019
updated on 07/22/2019This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Probation issued in UT, 2017
updated on 01/26/2018Probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2014
Utah's Legal Elite, Utah Business Magazine
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Owner, Christensen Law
2012 - Present
Managing Member, Christensen, Corbett & Pankratz
2009 - 2012
Managing Member, Christensen Thornton, PLLC
2002 - 2009
Managing Partner, Hirischi Christensen, PLLC
1998 - 2002
Owner, Steve S. Christensen, P.C.
1991 - 1998
Attorney, Early, Maslach & Price
1988 - 1990
Law Clerk, Booth, Mitchel & Strange, LLP
Associations
1993 - Present
Utah State BarMember
1990 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hogan v. Winder, No. 12-4167, United States Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit
Affirmed against client
Hogan v, UTOPIA, No. 13-4069 & 13-4073, United States Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit
Reversed in part and remanded for client.
Smith v. Simas, 2014 UT App 78
Affirmed against client.
Dahl v. Dahl, No. 13-4023, United States Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit
Reversed in part and Remanded for client
Wolferts v. Wolferts, 2013 UT App 235
Affirmed against client.
Williams v. Williams, 2013 UT App 111
Affirmed for client.
Donnelly v. Donnelly, 2013 UT App 84
Affirmed against client.
Morkel v. Davis, No. 11-4166, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Affirmed against client.
UTOPIA v. Hogan, 2013 UT App 8
Reversed in part and remanded for client.
Davis v. Davis, 2011 UT App 311
Affirmed in part for client.
Doyle v. Doyle, 2011 UT 42
Affirmed against client.
J.C. v. State of Utah, 2011 UT App 215
Affirmed against client.
Dahl v. Harrison, 2011 UT App 389
Affirmed against client
Dahl v. James R. Taylor, No. 20100262-CA, Utah Court of Appeals
Reversed in part and remanded for client.
Doyle v. Doyle, 2009 UT App 306
Affirmed against client.
Dahl v. The Fourth District Court of the State of Utah et al.., No. 20080897-CA, Utah Court of Appeals
Affirmed against client.
Forex Liquidity v. Critchfield, No. 2:2007cv00416, Utah District Court
Affirmed against client.
Tschaggeny v. Milbank Ins. Company, 2007 UT 37
Affirmed against client.
Madsen v. Madsen, 2006 UT App 267
Reversed in part and remanded for client.
Wardle v. Bowen, 2005 UT App 226
Client substantially prevailed on appeal.
Butterfield v. Farnes, CV-1994-0005449-OC
Reversed and remanded for client.
Travelers/Aetna Ins. Company v. Wilson, 2002 UT App 221
Affirm against client.
Rehn v. Rehn, 1999 UT App 41
Reversed in part and remanded for client.
Education
1989
Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
Complex Assets in Divorce
Dividing Trust Assets in Divorce
2016
Complex Assets in Divorce
Dividing Real Property
2016
Advanced Divorce Law
Tracing Assets in Divorce
2015
Bankruptcy in Divorce
Ethics When Divorce is Complicated by Bankruptcy
2014
Family Law from A to Z
Drafting Enforceable Settlement Agreements
2011
Annual Spring Convention
Drafting Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Child 18 has not seen her father in years, he paid 350.00/mo for last 6 years can I go back and get the other 9 years he owes?
21 Jun 2019
Q&A
Terminating parental rights
20 Jan 2017
Q&A
Can I evict a tenant who caused a fire?
05 Dec 2016