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
16 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Compassion
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 Damian | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Loving father
My case is a high cost, high conflict child custody case spanning multiple counties, involving false allegations and a restraining order trial. When I read OPC declarations I almost passed out, so did everyone that knows me. I have worked with some of the most famous lawyers in the United States. OP...
Posted by Katia | May 29, 2014 | Child Custody
Professionalism, compassion, and eruditeness - she has it all!
I cannot speak highly enough of Ms Boultinghouse! She possesses qualities that are hard to find in nowadays. You can find many lawyers who have knowledge and impressive school and professional backgrounds. But I needed someone who could see beyond the retainer, the case number, and the California fam...
Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2012 | Child Custody
We highly recommend Crystal Boultinghouse of Kelly Fernandez & Karney Law Firm for any child custody matter
Crystal Boultinghouse is a great attorney who really cares and knows how to be aggressive when needed. She is compassionate, intelligent and understanding. She has a excellent team working with her. Her paralegal Karen is also compassionate and efficient, and her assistant Samantha is a pleasure and ...
"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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