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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
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Trustworthiness
Posted by anonymous | December 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Schedule and child support modification
I was suggested Chelsea by a friend that had used her expertise before, and I was not disappointed. Right from the start Chelsea was extremely helpful and we dove right into my case. She offered wonderful advice on issues I wanted to address, she was extremely punctual with all the documentation and ...
Posted by Gloria | February 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
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...
Posted by Ellen | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Fantastic family law attorney
Chelsea is such a great attorney, I would highly recommend her for any family law matter. She is patient, kind, and very capable. As an attorney myself who knows how ugly litigation can get, I trust her completely and have referred her to several friends. Divorce is never easy but Chelsea helps mak...
Posted by Randi | February 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great divorce lawyer!
Chelsea handled my divorce efficiently and professionally. She gave sound and practical advice while also being compassionate and considerate of what I was going through. I am a lawyer (don't do family law) and highly respect Chelsea and have recommended her to my colleagues and friends. She is co...
Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Not Happy
Chelsea was assigned to me by the supervising attorney at the Gay Family Law Firm. My previous attorney bailed the firm without any notice to me. Chelsea is not a strong communicator - she was vague and did not do a good job explaining my divorce process, nor keeping me posted of what to expect next...
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