Crystal Michele Boultinghouse

Crystal Michele Boultinghouse

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 21 years

Domestic violence Lawyer at Santa Monica, CA
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

429 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 120, Santa Monica, CA

About Crystal

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2007

Suspended

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 21 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2005

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Fernandez & Karney

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

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Crystal Michele Boultinghouse's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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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 ...tell their story without rushing through it. Crystal is a great listener and gives plenty of feedback along the way, not only showing her great recall, but also a great discernment about what’s really at stake and what the true concerns are. Unlike many hardened, and disaffected attorneys, Crystal is the opposite of transactional. She’s a deep learner and listener, who truly cares about getting her clients the best outcomes. Chrystal’s role as an attorney is not just a job. It is a vocation. It is personal to her. I can’t say enough good things about Crystal. She is truly the best. I am very happy that a friend referred me to her, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone and EVERYONE!

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... fair and levelheaded, yet under fire and pressure she becomes a Phoenix and flies over her opposition. I couldn’t recommend Crystal more as both a person and a professional. Hire her as your attorney if you want to overcome even the greatest of odds. Hire her to fight your fight with grace and care. Hire her to protect you, your kids and your families. I did and I couldn’t be happier.

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...he difficult circumstances. She is easily the best lawyer I've seen operate in the last four years. She was so effective the opposite party tried to prevent her attendance, but failed.

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...e stays clam in the court room and will get aggressive when needed. If your looking for a Lawyer that will always be in your corner looks no farther that Crystal Boultinghouse.

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Crystal Michele Boultinghouse's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aaron Leetch

Child custody lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Fantastic DVRO and child custody attorney. Wholeheartedly endorse."

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Kirk Kolodji

Child custody lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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B. Stuart Walker

Domestic violence lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Unsurpassed in litigationg child custody and domestic violence cases"

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Mark Karney

Child custody lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Fernandez

Child custody lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jean Kim

Child custody lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexandra Lavinsky

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

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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B. Stuart Walker

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2003

Certificate in Alternate Dispute Resolution, Strauss Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Junior Partner, Fernandez and Karney

Associations

2005 - Present

State Bar of California

Officer

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Santa Monica Bar Association, Family Law Section

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Lawyers in MENSA

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce

Settled

Domestic Violence

Resolved favorably

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Education

2003

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Louisiana State University

B.S.

Publications

2016

Fernandez & Karney Child Support Laws

N/A

Fernandez & Karney Domestic Violence Info

Languages

English

Activity

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