Christina Marie Shaffer

Christina Marie Shaffer

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at Thousand Oaks, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Ste 132, Thousand Oaks, CA

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Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

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Law Offices of Christina Marie Shaffer

100 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Ste 132, Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360

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Christina Marie Shaffer's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Zena | November 7, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

The most compassionate attorney for the tough times

No one wants to find themselves getting divorced, but if you are in this situation the best thing you could do for yourself and your kids is to have Christina Shaffer and her team on your side. She's incredibly compassionate and she's an incredible advocate who will get you through this tough time. S...he and her team work incredibly hard and fight for you, giving you individual attention when you need it most. They take your situation seriously and will get you through it.

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Trustworthy and Knowledgeable

I connected with Ms Shaffer to find out more about her practice recently. I was amazed by the time she spent with me to find out more information and to share about what she and her firm have to offer. Ms Shaffer is so professional, kind, and caring and I can tell she takes on her responsibilities se...riously. I recommend setting up time to consult with her if there is ever a thought that you may need to take a next step with an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Job!

I was looking for someone to represent me during my divorce involving a very unreasonable spouse and two very young children. Christina meet with me free of charge and discussed my situation and set real expectations for me right off the bat. I decided to retain her services and am extremely glad t...hat I did. Christina and her assistant Sarah were very professional and helpful throughout my lengthy case and trial. Christina's office was very well organized and punctual with all my paperwork and filings, they handled everything perfectly and I never had to worry about a single thing, which is important when you are going through such a testing experience like a divorce. If I ever needed to discuss a situation or ask a question, Christina's office was always available and would quickly take care of whatever I needed. Christina's billing and fees were fair, and for what she brings to the table, I never gave it a second though. My initial legal needs were representation durning a rough custody mediation and spousal support issue. Without Christina, my children would barely see me and I would be paying so much in child and spousal support that I would have been living out of my car. But she was able to fight for me and get me more and more time with my children each time we went to court. Christina put together a very detailed MSA for me and after several attempts to reach an agreement with my ex, we had to cut our losses and go to trial. After reading some horrible stories of what has happened to some people that went to trial, I was very anxious, and a little freaked out. Christina once again gave me real expectations and told me that this was my best shot to get a fair deal. Christina and Sarah dedication and effort preparing my trial reassured me that I was in good hands, and that every detail was going to be just right, and that is exactly what you need to know when you are going to trial. Christina gave me confidence and I knew that she was going to get me the fairness and equality that I was seeking, even if it seemed like a long shot and as if the court was working against me. After my divorce was finalized, and my trial was over, I was able to finally move on with my life and start again. Christina fought for me and turned a bleak situation into a win, something that I never thought to be a possibility. I know without a doubt that without Christina's representation, my life would be a mess right now. I would absolutely recommend Christina to anyone in need of a silver bullet. Thank you Christina and Sarah, you were amazing and I could never thank you enough for everything you have done for me. Sincerely, NM

Posted by Dan | September 17, 2014

A Leading Attorney

My case was complex. My ex-spouse was very contentious at every issue of divorce. She would do or say anything to win sole custody of our child. She attempted to strip me away from him. My ex also wanted to sell out our family residence, or otherwise would demand unreasonable amount of equity if I wa...nted to keep the house. I found the law firm of Attorney Shaffer on this website. After reading her former clients’ comments here, I decided to meet with Christina. Ms. Shaffer was upfront and honest with me about my case. As a mother, she understood both sides of the custody issues and the needs of a young child. Christina is all about fair divorce. She agreed to represent me. Throughout my case, Christina always found the proper strategy at the proper time. She was strategic and tactful in dealing with the opposing counsel. Christina knows the family laws and the court systems very well. Her guidance was accurate and up-to-date. Christina fought hard for me. At the same time, she tried to keep my expectations realistic. She looks at the big picture. Her correspondence to the opposing counsel was clear, intelligent and to the point. Christina encouraged me to do leg works for my case to help control my legal fees. She worked hard to verify the information that I provided since she did not necessarily take it at the face value. Therefore her settlement proposal was consistent and accurate to the end. Her firm was fair with the billing. Her staff is friendly, professional and responsive. In short, Accuracy, Responsiveness and Integrity are what I have experienced with her law firm. I finally got what I wanted: the child custody agreement that every parent wants, and retaining our family residence at a fair market price. I highly recommend Christina for any family law matter, especially to fathers who care about their children but might face uphill battle in the court. Ms. Shaffer definitely has the expertise and experience to help culturally diverse clients.

Posted by Frank | January 23, 2013

Excellent attorney

Ms. Shaffer is an excellent attorney. She provided awesome results for my complex case.

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Christina Marie Shaffer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Horan

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cynthia Gonzalez

Family lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Ms. Shaffer. I have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Shaffer as opposing counsel and I found her to be an excellent advocate for her clients. She was very professional and committed to finding the correct solution for her clients. Even though we have been on opposite sides of these cases and advocating strongly for our clients, Ms. Shaffer's compassion and professional demeanor allows us to handle the case for our clients in an amicable manner."

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Cameron Norris

Family lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Castellano

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked cases with Christina as opposing counsel and have a lot of respect for her. She is tough, professional and does not create disputes where they don't exist. She is a great advocate for her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible result for them."

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Douglas Borthwick

Family lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Janet Carson

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carla Hartley

Family lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Shaffer advocates for her clients enthusiastically and effectively."

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Matthew Bogosian

Family lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christina is a true professional who cares about her clients. She will fight hard if needed but also understands how important it is to resolve matters efficiently and amicably when possible."

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Mary Quin

Family lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. . Attorney Shaffer is an outstanding family law attorney with an exceptional reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and true credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Brent George

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephanie White

Family lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laurie Peters

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Loren Zahn

Family lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Truly one of the leading authorities in the field of family law in Ventura County. I endorse this attorney's work."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

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Certified Mediator, Collaborative Family Law

Work Experience

2004 - 2007

Lead Attorney, VS&R

Associations

2003 - Present

Ventura County Family Law Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Custody

Client prevailed

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Education

2004

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Calvary Divorce Recovery Group

Divorce Recovery Group

Publications

2005

Citations (VCBA) Domestic Partnership

Languages

English

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