Lesa Christenson

Lesa Christenson

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Mediation

Ashworth Blanchet Christenson, LLP, 2250 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

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Location

ABC Family Law

Ashworth Blanchet Christenson, LLP, 2250 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody

Posted by Ryan | August 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Family Law Attorney in San Diego

If you are looking for a family law attorney, look no further than Lesa Christenson and the team at ABC Family Law. I worked with her for about a year and a half in a very contentious custody battle. She is not only compassionate and deeply invested, but she also has the experience and sharp legal mi...nd to get you good results. I would be happy to have her in my corner against any San Diego attorney in trial. She is well spoken, knowledgeable and a force to be reckoned with in court. I found her at all times to put the needs of my child, and myself above her own interests - she tried to save me money wherever possible, and delegated lighter tasks to her associates to keep the fees lower. She does not blow smoke - she is a realist and will tell you her honest assessment- good, bad or ugly. I always felt well informed of my options and in control of the process. I quickly found out that there are a couple different ways that attorneys operate in family law. Some use "shady" tricks or try to skirt the law. This is not the way Lesa and her team operates. You can be assured that they will represent you with integrity and do things the right way. I do believe that the sharp difference in approach by my attorney and that of opposing counsel was a helpful factor throughout the proceedings. It's so hard to really know what you are getting with an attorney before you are really in the thick of it, so I am so grateful to have been referred to Lesa. Multiple times during the process other third parties involved in the court system went out of their way to let me know that I had excellent representation when I told them who my lawyer was. It seems as though they have deservedly developed quite a strong reputation. Hiring a family law attorney is a massive investment - in the future of your family, and in many cases, financially as well. You owe it to yourself and your family to hire the best, and I believe that when it comes to family law in the San Diego area, there is none better than Lesa Christenson and ABC Family Law.

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Lesa Christenson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Zachry

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Dicks

Family lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Michael Shemtoub

Family lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Top Attorney in Family Law, San Diego Daily Transcript

2012

Recognition, San Diego Super Lawyers

2011

Top Attorney in Family Law, San Diego Daily Transcript

2011

Recognition, San Diego Super Lawyers

2010

Top Attorney in Family Law, San Diego Daily Transcript

2010

Recognition, San Diego Super Lawyers

2009

Top Attorney in Family Law, San Diego Daily Transcript

2009

Recognition, San Diego Super Lawyers

2008

Recognition, San Diego Super Lawyers

2008

Top Attorney in Family Law, San Diego Daily Transcript

2007

Top Attorney in Family Law, San Diego Daily Transcript

2004

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, Attorney, ABC&K Family Law

1987 - 2000

First Female Partner, Hillyer & Irwin

Associations

2013 - Present

ProVisors

Member

State Bar of California

Member

California Women Lawyers

Member

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Certified Family Law Specialists

Executive Committee

1999 - 2000

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Vice President

1997 - 2000

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Board Member

1990 - 2013

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Member

Education

1985

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude

1978

El Cajon Valley High School

Valedictorian, 4.0 GPA

Speaking Engagements

2012

Law Firm MCLE

What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Family Law

Publications

1999

Lawyers Club Newsletter How I Got 100 Client Referrals in Six Months

1998

Lawyers Club Newsletter How I Got 100 Client Referrals in Six Months

Languages

English

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