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CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST (CFLS)
Certified by the State Board of Legal Specialization
Chelsea M. Norris is a 2013 graduate of the Juris Doctorate program at UCLA School of Law in Los Angeles, California. During her tenure at UCLA, Ms. Norris served as Submissions Editor for the UCLA Women’s Law Journal and Article Selection Editor for the Dukeminier Awards Journal of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law. Throughout law school, Ms. Norris also found time to mentor underprivileged high school students in the Los Angeles area through Minds Matter.
Ms. Norris received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Davis with a double major in International Relations and Women & Gender Studies. Ms. Norris graduated with Honors in both majors and an Outstanding Performance Award. Ms. Norris was also a member of the Integrated Studies Honors Program and a recipient of the Regents Scholarship, United Technologies Scholarship, and Dean’s List. Ms. Norris studied politics, Hindi, and women’s rights in India for six months during college at the University of Hyderabad in Hyderabad, India and the Landour Language School in Mussoorie, India. In college, Ms. Norris volunteered at the State Capital in Sacramento.
For the last 12 years, Ms. Norris’ legal practice has been strictly focused on the issues of family law litigation and mediation, including divorce, child custody and visitation, spousal support, child support, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, and judgment enforcement. 48 former clients enthusiastically rate Ms. Norris 5 out of 5 stars on Avvo. Additionally, Super Lawyers Magazine provided Ms. Norris with the designation of “Rising Star” for each year from 2018-2026. The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Star, Ms. Norris has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation.
During all three years of law school, Ms. Norris volunteered with the Los Angeles County Bar Association Domestic Violence Project, drafting hundreds of declarations for victims of domestic violence seeking Temporary Restraining Orders on an emergency basis. Now as an attorney, Ms. Norris continues her volunteer work and offers pro bono legal representation of domestic violence victims.
Ms. Norris’ hobbies include yoga, Muay Thai, paleo cooking, wilderness backpacking and international travel.
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Acquired: 2013
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100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
52 Client Reviews
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Posted by Crissy | June 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Efficient, Professional and Comforting
Chelsea was hired for my divorce and she proved not only to be a fast and efficient lawyer but genuinely helped me several difficult situations with my ex-husband. When I first hired her she was quick to get all the initial paperwork filed (done within less than 24 hrs of hire). She knew timing and q...
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Family Law
I really appreciated the patience and expertise Chelsea Marlene Norris provided, during my tumultuous times. In my uncertainty, Mrs. Norris became the light at the end of the tunnel. It really meant a lot to me, even though I know Mrs. Norris was just doing her job exceptionally well. But, for me ...
Posted by Jeremy | February 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Chelsea Norris Review
I hired Chelsea a few years ago to handle my divorce. She was always very professional during one of the toughest and most complicated situation I've had to go through. Anytime I had a question or concern she was there to answer it and make me feel better. Even though she is wonderful to deal with I ...
Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very well informed attorney
Chelsea was extremely helpful with my case she answer all my questions before starting the process and did everything very professional and accurate. She is very professional and very knowledgeable. She helped me every step and she fought for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for...
Posted by yervand saryan | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Overall I'm very pleased with all the work performed
Chelsea is a bright and attentive attorney. Soft-spoken at times but gets the job done behind the scenes in an elegant and swift fashion. Excellent in the courtroom getting the job done and on top of things with opposition attorneys. Very calm and collected when needed and always there to answer any ...
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