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

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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 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...C and this particular court literally slaughtered every attorney in front of them. One attorney in particular was literally speechless after the first day of trial, she then quit, she too was an extremely prominent attorney. I have never written a bad review for anyone online and believe you me I could, in fact I don't write reviews. - I'm busy. Crystal called me back on a Saturday, from her cell, I was to the point of no longer being able to speak. -exhausted. Immediately upon entering Fernandez and Karney and for the first time since this nightmare began, I was treated like a human being and not a cash cow. Crystal Boultinghouse is an absolute legend in the court room, my case ended up in a county where other TOP Beverly Hills firms were either too proud or too scared to go, however, some of them taking large retainers and ultimately passing me off to retain the local council, in this particular county. Nobody wants to get hometowned, not to mention it is a most undesirable drive with not so lush accommodations. Anyway, since hiring Crystal Boultinghouse and Steven Fernandez, Kayley, Karen, Joe, Stacy, all of the staff at this firm, finally some truth and justice is coming to the surface. It's still hard, it's still heartbreaking, but Crystal Boultinghouse is down right psychologically gifted, fearless and calm. I am honored to have Crystal Boultinghouse as my attorney, my prayers were answered. I believe someone else here called her a hero, but it's just a gift, something that you either have or you don't, something that can't be taught. Crystal just has it and its awesome to watch, especially when you are telling THE TRUTH. I selfishly hope Crystal Boultinghouse does not become that massively famous name until my case is over, that said, dig deep and read about her, do some research, she is real a bad momma, with some remarkable cases under her belt, spanning all the way to Monico I believe. Or better yet, in the alternative, go watch her in court sometime, it's captivating. Onwards and upwards. Thanks you.

Posted by Katherine | January 09, 2015 | Family

Professional, dedicated advocate

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 man...dated 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.

Posted by Zalman | December 16, 2014 | Family

Crystal Boultinghouse is efficient and effective.

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 n...ever 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.

Posted by Timothy | April 05, 2013 | Family

Timothy D. Martin

Ms Boultinghouse represented me in what can only be described as a high conflict custody matter. As a single man I was pursuing sole legal and sole physical custody of my daughter. She was 10 years old at the time the process started. Ms Boultinghouse was a God-send. Her intellect, wit and skill is s...o disproportionate to her age it is frightening. She is truly committed to the best interests of children and I can only hope that she will continue to practice Family Law. Our matter is resolved. My daughter has been living with me since Feb 5 2010 (thank you Ms Boultinghouse!). But I know there must be many other parents (mothers & fathers) facing the stress and fear of trying to ensure their children are cared for and I can only say that if you (as a parent) find yourself needing an attorney to help you protect your child then please seek out Crystal Boultinghouse. I told her twice (Feb 2010 and Feb 2011) that she is my hero. I will say it again....Ms Boultinghouse...you are my hero.

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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

Family lawyer

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Jean Kim

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David Pisarra

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Steven Fernandez

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Eve Lopez

Family lawyer

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Judith Forman

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Jeffrey Bollinger

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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

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