Christina Joy R. Gupana
About Christina
Biography
Christina Gupana received her J.D. from the William Boyd School of Law. She is admitted to practice in the State of Nevada and has experience in the fields of immigration, personal injury, and criminal law. Prior to practicing law she worked in the nonprofit sector and dedicated that time to helping local charities in Las Vegas. While in law school she interned for the Las Vegas City Attorney’s Office, both for the civil and criminal divisions. She was also the Lt. Governor for the 14th Circuit of the American Bar Association’s Student Division. Prior to law school, Christina worked for the Philippine Congress and the United Nation’s under the Committee on Millennium Development Goals that was aimed at helping poor or developing countries reach their goals of poverty reduction, child education, safe drinking water and other social issues by the target date of 2015. In her spare time Chris enjoys taking her dogs on hikes, reading, traveling, skydiving, scubadiving, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and watching movies.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
14 years | 30 cases
14 years | 10 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Nevada for 13 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2012
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Gupana Law Firm
3430 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste 100, Las Vegas, NV, 89121
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Christina Joy R. Gupana's Reviews
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11 Client Reviews
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Posted by Orlando | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
DISMISSED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASE
Ms. Gupana instructed me about what to expect and how to handle every step of the case. She laid out her strategy even before it all began. Thanks to her my record is still clean. She negotiated the case and didnt accept anything less than a dismissal. She was very clear about what she wanted from me...
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Muy agradecida con la manera que llevo mi caso la abogada
Despues de haber consultado con varios abogados, la abogada Christina Gupana me dio mas confianza de la manera que me explico con la verdad la situacion de mi caso. Me explico lo bueno y lo malo que podia pasar y decidi arriesgarme a que ella llevara mi caso. El dia hoy ella me ah ayudado mas que otr...
Posted by Omari | July 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense
She was a beast when fighting my criminal and immigration cases.
From the first day I met with Ms. Gupana, she was very sincere and confident about helping me with my case. She explained to my family the whole process I would have to endure in fighting my criminal and immigration case, she achieved everything she explained would happen. She exhibited how very infl...
Posted by marcos | June 24, 2014 | Immigration
EXCELLENT ATTORNEY,SHE WORKS WITH YOU AND VERY DETERMINED TO GET JOB DONE THANKS!
Excellent attorney Christina Gupana help us on a very bad immigration case with 1 Aggrevated felony,and 2 Mortitude charges automatic deportation but Christina worked on our case and beat it made sure that my wife didn't get deported to leave behind me and our kids here in the USA. thank you Christi...
Posted by Oscar | January 13, 2014
I RECOMMEND THIS ATTORNEY
Very friendly and helpful. She knew what to do and guided me through the process. Always on top of my case. Good thing I found her.
Christina Joy R. Gupana's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Christina Gupana is a strong advocate who i know to vigorously represent her clients. I refer immigration cases to Mrs. Gupana regularly."
"Ms. Gupana is a well respected attorney. I was inspired to write this review because I have always admired her razor sharp intellect and ardent work ethic. Ms. Gupana is a leader in the community and she is definitely "Leaning In!""
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"Ms. Gupana's legal knowledge and client dedication are beyond reproach. She is an effective advocate who places her clients interests, above all else, first. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a fighter, and she genuinely cares about her clients. She is smart, knowledgeable, and always well-prepared. I would not hesitate to refer clients to her."
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"Ms. Gupana is a very capable, competent and hardworking lawyer. She is also able to explain complex legal concepts in simple terms, propose practical solutions to issues, and to win cases. More importantly, she understands that the practice of law also requires empathy, a trait which she possesses to a great degree."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a smart, hard working attorney and I have seen first hand how much passion and charisma she brings to the profession."
"Ms. Gupana is a highly skilled attorney who goes above and beyond to fight for her clients' rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Gupana is one of the more knowledgeable and experienced immigration attorneys in Las Vegas. Her reputation in the legal community is nothing short of excellent, and I would encourage anyone considering retaining her not to hesitate."
"Ms. Gupana is a professional from beginning to end. Knowledgeable, personable and a real fighter. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Public Reprimand issued in NV, 2019
updated on 08/22/2019Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2015
Top 10 Best Attorneys For Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2015
10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2013
Client's Choice Award 2013, AVVO Client's Choice Award 2013
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, Gupana Law Firm
2012 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Law Office of David E. Walters
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, Steven Pacitti Attorney At Law
2011 - 2012
Legal Intern, G. Dallas Horton & Associates
2010 - 2011
Philanthropic Advisor, Nevada Community Foundation
2009 - 2010
Legal Intern, Municipal Court, City Of Las Vegas
2006 - 2007
International Student Advisor, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions
2003 - 2005
Committee Liason, United Nations Committee on Millennium Development Goals
2003 - 2005
Legislative Staff Officer I, Philippine House of Representatives
Associations
2012 - Present
Young Lawyers AssociationMember
Education
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
MA - Masters
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Presidential Campaign Speech
2014
Intersection of Immigration Law and Family Law
2011
Creating a More Engaged and Effective Board
Languages
English
Filipino
Tagalog
Activity
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