Christopher John Sunnen

Christopher John Sunnen

also known as Chris Sunnen

4.6
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Domestic Violence ... +3 more

2121 Fifth Avenue, Suite 205, San Diego, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 23%

Divorce,Dissolution,Legal Separation,Prenup/Postnup Agreements, Child Custody/Visitation,Spousal Support/Alimony, Child Support, Post Judgment Modifications, Dividing Marital Property, Enforcing Court Orders, Paternity/Parentage, Move Away Requests

23%
Child Custody 19%

Child Custody/Visitation, Modifications, Enforcing Court Orders, Paternity/Parentage, Move Away Requests

19%
Child Support 15%

Child Support, DCSS matters

15%
Family 15%

Divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division

15%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

Chapter 7, Chapter 13,

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sunnen Law

2121 Fifth Avenue, Suite 205, San Diego, CA, 92104

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Christopher John Sunnen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Karina | May 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce & Child Custody

Chris handled both my divorce, child custody modification, and handled the adoption with name change to my spouses last name. Mr. Sunnen and his staff did a great job of keeping me well informed on everything going on. They always calmed me when things got messy assuring me to stay focused. My second... ex's attorney described Chris being “tough as nails” which is a great recommendation coming from opposing counsel. Mr. Sunnen knew all the Judges and lawyers we were dealing with and he has a great reputation. I wouldn’t work with any other Attorney. Thank you Sunnen Law for all your hard work and dedication.

Posted by Wendy | April 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend

Mr. Sunnen and his staff were excellent throughout my divorce and custody case. So much in fact, that I hired Mr. Sunnen again for our change of custody case a year later and my Bankruptcy. He did a great job of answering all my questions and gave honest, sound council. He is very personable, but an ...absolute professional as well. While I would not wish our circumstances on anyone, my kids and I were fortunate to have had Mr Sunnen represent us and I highly recommend him!

Posted by Javier M. | July 02, 2013 | Tax

Best Tax Attorney in San Diego!

I was experiencing some tax issues from several years past and contacted several law firms while attempting to find representation with the IRS regarding my tax issues. Being an Ex-Patriot and having lived overseas for several years while attempting to find a firm to assist me over the phone wasn't a... very easy task until I contacted The Law Offices of Christopher Sunnen. This firm was like clockwork. I appreciated that I never had to spend much time 'on hold' when calling their offices and that I always had easy access and direct access to the attorney who was assigned to my case. Unlike a previous firm I used for a previous issue, I never had to wait very long for responses from my attorney at Sunnen Law Firm, and he was extremely good at keeping me up to date whenever there were any changes in my status/case. I am very critical of customer service when dealing with companies while residing overseas, and I have nothing but good to say about The Law Offices of Christopher Sunnen. It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend their services to you.

Posted by Rosemarie | July 02, 2013 | Trademark Application

Extremely Knowledgeable and Experienced

I was referred to Mr. Sunnen by a previous client and friend of mine. I needed assistance with a trademark application in which The Law Offices of Christopher Sunnen was able to take care of immediately after I dealt with 3 other firms who bounced me around. This is a full service IP firm that has h...elped us with just about anything you can imagine when it comes to IP law and other matters affecting your brand. We've worked with them for over 3 years now and they have helped us build a portfolio of trademarks and copyrights that is one of our businesses core assets. They are great to work with, offer a ton of added value and have been very helpful throughout our time working with them. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Christopher Sunnen for any of your legal needs!

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Christopher John Sunnen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Francis Pabst

Family lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris and I took the bar exam together and I can honestly say, I've not known another lawyer in the community longer. Over the last 11 years, Chris and I have spoken often on a wide range of subjects. I can say this; were I ever in need of a family law attorney, there is no other within whom I would want to place my trust and confidence. I fully endorse Chris to those in need of legal services."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner, Sunnen Law

2015 - 2019

Of Counsel, Law Offices of Lori Clark Viviano

2004 - 2019

Attorney, Law Offices of John W. Sunnen

2003 - 2004

Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court Eastern District Of Missouri

Associations

2019 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2019 - Present

San Diego Bar Association

Member

2019 - Present

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

Education

2004

Washington University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Washington University in St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2019

San Diego County Bar Association publication How to Deal with Self-Represented Litigants in Family Law

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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