Christina Elizabeth Giorgio

Christina Elizabeth Giorgio

also known as The Law Office of Christina Giorgio, PC

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 26 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at La Jolla, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Land Use & Zoning

888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA

About Christina

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 80%

Employment discrimination, wage theft and civil rights litigation.

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

35%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 14 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 6 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2019

Voluntarily Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Christina Giorgio

888 Prospect Street, Suite 200, La Jolla, CA, 92037

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Christina Elizabeth Giorgio's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | February 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I am very lucky she represented me

I feel lucky Christina took my case. After talking to lawyers for months and getting denied I felt hopeless. Christina is an expert listener I am amazed how she can analize all the facts, time lines and details of my case. I can not emphasize this enough she will fight for you and guide you througho...ut the process I believe she wants the best for you and I felt it.I say this with upmost gratitude, Christina you are a huge part of bringing the MAGIC back to my life. Thank You

Posted by Helen | December 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

After 20 Law Firms said NO, Christina made impossible -Possible!

I almost gave up before I found Christina. I had spoken with around twenty different law firms, and the message was always the same: “There’s nothing we can do,” or “Your case isn’t strong enough.” I felt completely dismissed, brushed off, and alone with a very painful situation. When I finally re...ached out to Christina, the experience was completely different from the first conversation. She took her time with me. She listened carefully -not just to the facts, but to my disappointment, frustration, and anger. I didn’t feel like I was talking to “a lawyer”; I felt like I was talking to a trusted friend who actually cared about what I had gone through. Christina was very honest and upfront from the beginning. She clearly explained what the realistic options were, what might be possible, and where the chances were small. She didn’t give me false hope, but she also didn’t shut the door the way other lawyers did. Instead, she took a chance on me and on my situation. When it felt like there was only a tiny window of opportunity, she stepped into that space and stood on my side. Throughout the whole process, I felt supported and truly heard. She was patient, responsive, and very transparent at every step. I always knew what was happening and why. Most importantly, I never felt like “just another case” -I felt like a human being whose story mattered. In the end, the outcome was a success, and I was genuinely happy with the result. Christina managed to achieve what nearly twenty other firms told me was impossible. That kind of dedication and belief is incredibly rare, especially in this field. Today, I don’t see her only as my lawyer – I see her as someone who stood by me during one of the most difficult transitions in my life. I’m deeply grateful that I didn’t give up, and that she didn’t give up on me. If you’re reading this after being turned away or brushed off by others, please know this: with Christina you will be heard, you will get honest and clear guidance, and she will give 100% (and more) to help you. I recommend her wholeheartedly and cannot thank her enough for the impact she has had on my life and my path forward.

Christina Giorgio

Replied last December 09, 2025

Helen, Thank for the kind words. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to represent you and honored have become your friend.

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Graceful and Ferocious

When I first consulted Ms. Giorgio, it was my first time dealing with anything of this nature. I was nervous and just wanted to get my story out, hoping to find someone who would represent me. She listened and believed me wholeheartedly, and boy, did she represent with all her might as well. She ...handled everything gracefully and did not take any of the disrespect thrown her way. She walked me through every single step, explained what everything meant in ways I could understand, and encouraged me through the entire process. Ms. Giorgio made one of the most daunting experiences into something that felt highly manageable. I cannot recommend her enough; she is certainly one of the best there is.

Christina Giorgio

Replied last July 10, 2025

Thank you for the kind words. Representing my courageous clients is the honor of a lifetime.

Posted by Danna | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fearless Attitude!

Christina was amazing to work with. She fought for my case harder than I could sometimes. She never stepped down to the defense attorneys and always stood her ground. She is incredibly professional and kind but is amazing at stepping up to defense attorneys for her clients. She was always available t...o answer my questions and kept me in the loop the whole time. What I really appreciated was how she treated me like a real person, not just a case number. She genuinely cared about my situation and worked around my schedule, which made a big difference. Her attention to detail majorly helped my case a lot. She has this fearless attitude that made me feel like I had the best person in my corner. Honestly, I can’t recommend her enough. She’s a fantastic attorney and someone you want fighting for you.

Christina Giorgio

Replied last July 10, 2025

It is always an honor to stand with my brave clients. Thank you for the kind words.

Posted by Dawna | May 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

JEDI MASTER -SUPREME- POWER ATTORNEY

Christina Giorgio is the real deal. She is the finest, honest, dedicated, hardworking, triumphant attorney and person I've ever come across in some time. She elegantly guided me through my case with ease. I felt very supported and confident by her unwavering dedication to me. I am an older woman wh...o didn't understand the law very well. Christina Giorgio alleviated my anxiety and concerns. She never backed down and protected me to the last final details. I'm truly grateful for her dedicated expertise. I couldn't have won without Christina Giorgio. Christina Giorgio is a Jedi Master in her field!

Christina Giorgio

Replied last July 10, 2025

Many thanks for the high praise and allowing me to represent you.

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Founding Member, The Law Office of Christina Giorgio, PLLC

2017 - 2019

Of Counsel, Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC

2014 - 2017

Attorney, Public Counsel

2011 - 2014

Attorney, New York Lawyers For The Public Interest

2008 - 2009

Communications Director/Assistant Communications Director, SEIU/Workers United

2003 - 2006

Communications Manager/Organizer, SEIU

1999 - 2003

Attorney, Baker &McKenzie

Associations

2017 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association/CELA

Member

2011 - Present

National Lawyers Guild

Member

2011 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

Education

1994

Loyola University, Chicago, School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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