Crystal Boultinghouse has been practicing law since 2005, when she was admitted to the California State Bar. She is also a member of the Massachusetts and New York State Bars. Ms. Boultinghouse received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law.
Ms. Boultinghouse is a junior partner at Fernandez & Karney and specializes in litigation of high-conflict family law issues such as domestic violence restraining orders, child custody and visitation arrangements, and move-away cases.
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429 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 120, Santa Monica, CA, 90401-3408
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Posted by Sandra | December 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best Attorney EVER!
Chrystal Boultinghouse is a results-oriented, client advocate with a deep knowledge and passion for rule of law. Upon introduction, Chrystal is instantly gracious. She greets her clients with a warm smile, a welcoming and empathetic ear, that instantly disarms and permits a person a safe space to ...
Posted by Natalie | March 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family
A gem
Crystal is trustworthy in a sea of slimy fam law attorneys. She cares about the families and children involved in the case rather than her own pocket like most other fam law attorneys. I truly admire her.
Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Brilliant attorney. Has become a great friend.
Crystal has gone to bat for me time and again over the last six years. She has defended me in legal battles that seemed too hard to overcome. Not only has she been successful in winning, but she has also treated me with decency and respect amidst even the most horrible of allegations. Crystal is a...
Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Effective, Ethical, and Warm
Ms. Boultinghouse came with me for a day of settlement conferencing downtown last summer, protecting me from an extremely aggressive lawyer with logic and buffering as well as an acute knowledge of what was and wasn't possible to accomplish. She was logical effective, ethical, and even warm despite t...
Posted by John Pratt | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Family Law Divorce and Separation
I went to Fernandez & Karney Law firm and Crystal Boultinghouse was assigned to my case. Let me say I could not have been happier. She is not only very nice but professional, trustworthy and will fight for you. She listens to your concerns and keeps you informed on whats going on with your case. Sh...
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Boultinghouse is a strong advocate on behalf of her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the law which makes her skilled in both resolution of matters and/or proceeding with litigation when necessary."
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Divorce and separation lawyer
2003
Certificate in Alternate Dispute Resolution, Strauss Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University
2004 - Present
Junior Partner, Fernandez and Karney
2005 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaOfficer
Settled
Resolved favorably
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
B.S.
2016
2016
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English
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