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CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST (CFLS)
Certified by the State Board of Legal Specialization
Chelsea M. Norris is a Certified Family Law Specialist with 13 years of dedicated experience representing clients in family law litigation and mediation. Her practice is strictly focused on complex divorce, child custody and visitation, spousal support, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and domestic violence.
Known for her strategic advocacy and practical, human-centered approach, Ms. Norris is top-rated by former clients and peers alike. She has been named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” every year from 2018 through 2026—a distinction awarded to no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in California based on peer recognition and professional achievement.
Community Advocacy & Service
Dedicated to protecting families both inside and outside the courtroom, Ms. Norris serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for multiple foster youth. She also spent over a decade volunteering with the Los Angeles County Bar Association Domestic Violence Project, drafting hundreds of emergency declarations for victims seeking Temporary Restraining Orders.
Education & Background
Ms. Norris earned her Juris Doctorate from UCLA School of Law in 2013, where she served as Submissions Editor for the UCLA Women’s Law Journal and Article Selection Editor for the Dukeminier Awards Journal. During law school, she also mentored underprivileged high school students in Los Angeles through Minds Matter.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree with High Honors from UC Davis, double-majoring in International Relations and Women & Gender Studies. A recipient of the Regents Scholarship, her commitment to public service spans her entire career. In college, Ms. Norris volunteered at the California State Capitol and visited residents in senior care facilities. She also worked one-on-one with individuals experiencing homelessness—personally accompanying them on thrift store trips to hand-select attire for job interviews, offer encouragement, and help restore their confidence during critical life transitions. Additionally, she spent six months studying politics, Hindi, and women’s rights in India.
Personal Interests
Outside the courtroom, Chelsea enjoys yoga, Muay Thai, wilderness backpacking, paleo cooking, and international travel.
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Acquired: 2013
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100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 700, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
56 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Troy | January 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
BEST and Most Compassionate Family Law Attorney!!!
Chelsea has helped me SO much. She came on to my case after my initial divorce proceedings, and was a very compassionate listener. She helped me legally in MANY ways. She was able to read the various judges whom oversaw our case and was helpful on how to tailor our approach in communication with each...
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney
No one will fight harder for you
The office of my original divorce attorney referred me to Chelsea when I felt I had to revisit my custody agreement. I was a little nervous at first, feeling like I needed to start over; however, something about Chelsea's tone and demeanor immediately let me know that I was in good hands. Chelsea is ...
Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
She was the only one able to resolve my custody issues.
I hired two other attorneys previously and did not have great success with resolving my custody issues. Chelsea was such a blessing. She is very calm and knows how to be supportive emotionally through tough custody battles and provides sound advice. She is very focused on the best interest of the chi...
Posted by Ricardo | July 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Attentive, Professional, and Amazing
From the beginning of my case, Ms. Norris was very professional. she was amazingly attentive, and always within reach for questions. My custody case was very difficult to say the least. Ms. Norris addressed all my issues and argued my case in one of the most professional was I've ever seen. She did w...
Posted by Gloria | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney
A precious gem, the best of treasures. Stop here!!
Kind and sweet. She gives attention to detail. Knows her work throughly. Shares an ease to mind that is hard to find in representation. Provides helpful step by step coordination in your due process. Checks in timely, available as needed. A little about my case : I had a custody order change pendin...
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