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Crystal Michele Boultinghouse

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  • Santa Monica, CA
  • Licensed for 14 years
Crystal Michele Boultinghouse
Crystal Michele Boultinghouse
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About Crystal

Achieving the Best Result in Your Family Law Matter with an Emphasis on Litigation and Resolution

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.

Practice areas

Divorce and separationChild custodyDomestic violence
  1. Domestic violence: 50%

  2. Child custody: 25%

  3. Divorce and separation: 25%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

429 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 120
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Fernandez & Karney

429 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 120
Santa Monica, CA, 90401-3408

Office (310) 393-0236
Fax (310) 393-0236

Website

http://www.cfli.com/

About Crystal Boultinghouse

Divorce and Separation

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NYCurrently registered 200707/11/2019
CAActive200511/04/2019
MARetired200509/16/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Certificate in Alternate Dispute ResolutionStrauss Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University2003
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Junior PartnerFernandez and Karney2004 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
State Bar of CaliforniaOfficer2005 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Santa Monica Bar Association, Family Law SectionN/AN/A
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Lawyers in MENSAN/AN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Fernandez & KarneyDivision of Complex Assets During a Divorce2016
Fernandez & KarneyChild Support Laws2016
Fernandez & KarneyDomestic Violence InfoN/A
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Pepperdine University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2003
Louisiana State UniversityB.S.1997
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
DivorceSettled
Domestic ViolenceResolved favorably

Reviews

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Review Crystal Boultinghouse

Professional, dedicated advocate

Posted by KatherineThu Jan 08 2015

Crystal has the knowledge and resources to provide outstanding family law services. She is both professional and dedicated. I hired Crystal when my domestic violence and custody visitation case called for a highly experienced family law Attorney with extensive resources. At one point, my evidence mandated immediate attention, and Crystal brought her staff together and worked an entire Saturday; she was ready to file and proceed with an urgent motion on Monday. After 6 months of dedicated advocacy, I feel I made the best choice in choosing Crystal to represent me and my minor child. I highly recommend Crystal for cases that require depth of knowledge, attention to detail, and a responsive and caring attitude.

Crystal Boultinghouse is efficient and effective.

Posted by ZalmanTue Dec 16 2014

Crystal Boultinghouse is a very knowledgeable attorney. She is extremely professional in and out of court. After interviewing and considering highly recommended counsel, I chose Crystal to handle my very complex case. Crystal's diverse background in family law proved to be very helpful. Crystal was never intimidated by the layers upon layers brought on by audacious opposing counsel. Crystal is mindful of my budget and remains focused on the issues to get my case resolved, while opposing counsel is using our case to support his extended family, growing the case like a cancer. I would recommend Ms. Boultinghouse for all cases.
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B. Stuart Walker, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 9, 2016
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Unsurpassed in litigationg child custody and domestic violence cases

Mark Karney, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 31, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Steven Fernandez, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 30, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jean Kim, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 30, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.

Alexandra Lavinsky, Family Attorney on Apr 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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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