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Christopher R. Alderman
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Biography
Christopher R. Alderman was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christopher earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He then pursued his law degree at the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV. During law school, Christopher was actively involved in various organizations and volunteered to teach a free legal information class regarding paternity and custody during the summer of 2011.
After graduating law school and passing the bar, Christopher worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Robert W. Lane at the Fifth Judicial District Court in Nye County, Nevada. Christopher then worked for one of Las Vegas' premier family law firms, specializing in complex cases involving divorce, custody, visitation, child support, and appeals.
As a native Nevadan, Christopher enjoys being actively involved in the community and spending time with his family. He enjoys a good game of golf, supporting our local sports teams, and spending time with family.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
35%
13 years
Uncontested Divorce
25%
13 years
Child Custody
20%
13 years
Family
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-350 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 12 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
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617 Hoover Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89101
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Posted by Kristi-Anne | April 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best attorney and team!
Christopher Alderman and his team did a great job for my divorce process. They really helped me with all the issues and did it fast. They were available on a daily basis and responded directly to my questions promptly and professionally. They kept me informed throughout the process. All the staff are...
Posted by Scott | September 17, 2019 | Divorce & Separation
Highly Efficient
My consultations with Chris have been very productive, and I wish I had shopped around more, found and retained him at the time of my initial separation case. Chris quickly answers questions and validates direction as a strong advocate, but also explains likely opposing party and court views for any...
Christopher R. Alderman's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris is an extraordinary attorney and a zealous advocate for each and everyone one of his clients. He is extremely professional and works diligently on every case. I highly endorse Chris."
"Chris is the epitome of professionalism. He is courteous but firm when advocating for his clients, and he works tirelessly to get positive results for each client. He is an excellent attorney. I endorse him."
"Chris is an excellent lawyer who represents his clients zealously."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris was very organized in the matter we litigated, and he was very responsive to communications."
"Chris is an outstanding attorney. He truly cares about all his clients and fights hard to make sure he obtains the best possible result for each of them."
"I enjoy working with Chris. His experience and dedication really shows in the work he produces for his clients. Chris excels in legal writing and organization, which definitely helps in the amount of appeals we do here at McFarling Law. There is no doubt of trust when I need help in my own cases. He is an all around dependable attorney. I absolutely endorse Chris as a family law attorney."
"Chris is an excellent combination of personable, and a zealous and effective advocate for his clients. This allows him to work both in collaboration with opposing counsel in order to ensure beneficial settlements, and to argue for clients' best interests in court if settlement is not an option."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Best Divorce Lawyers, Expertise
2021
Best Divorce Lawyers, Expertise
2020
Certificate, Family Law Conference
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Certificate, Family Law Conference
2012
Top Grade, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Supervising Attorney, 24/7 Attorneys
2018 - 2020
Attorney, McFarling Law Group
2015 - 2018
Attorney, JK Nelson Law, LLC
2013 - 2015
Law Clerk, Fifth Judicial District Court Nye County, Nevada
2012 - 2012
Legal Extern, UNLV General Counsel Office
Associations
2018 - Present
State Bar of Nevada, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the District of NevadaMember
2013 - Present
Nevada State BarAdmitted to Practice
2013 - Present
Nevada Justice AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Estate of Brannan v. Estate of Frederick
Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part, Vacating in Part, and Remanding
Ilieva-Klimas v. Estupinian
Reversed and Remanded
Gray v. Morales
Primary Custody and Relocation
Education
2013
William S. Boyd School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
UNLV
BA - Criminal Justice
Speaking Engagements
2020
Appellate Advocacy Clinic
Family Law Appeals
2013
UNLV Law Community Service Project
Custody, Visitation, Child Support
Publications
2012
UNLV Boyd School of Law
Asserting Jurisdiction for International Cybercrimes.
Languages
English
Activity
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Want to make a name change on my daughters birth certificate in Nevada.
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21 Aug 2019