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4.9 /5.0
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also known as Christopher Happ
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Christopher C. Happ is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and is licensed to practice law in the State of California.
Mr. Happ grew up in upstate New York. He earned his bachelors, masters and law degrees from the University of Pittsburgh before moving to San Diego in 2007 to take advantage of the city's beautiful year-round weather.
Upon being sworn in to practice law, Mr. Happ immediately opened Happ Law Group P.C. Since its founding, Happ Law Group P.C. has been a firm exclusively devoted to representing individuals involved in family law disputes. Mr. Happ has prepared pleadings and discovery, negotiated settlements and litigated contested hearings/trials involving all aspects of family law, including, but not limited to, custody/visitation, child and spousal support, property characterization and division, enforcement of judgments, and domestic violence. His clients have ranged from individuals with modest income to those with cases involving millions of dollars of assets.
When not practicing law, Mr. Happ enjoys playing tennis and golf as well as competing in triathlons (which includes completing Ironman Louisville in 2016 and racing in the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in 2018). He is also former starting shortstop for the Siena College (1996-1998) and University of Pittsburgh (1998-2000) baseball teams as well as a former college basketball referee.
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State: California
Acquired: 2007
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7801 Mission Center Ct., Suite 450, San Diego, CA, 92108
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Posted by Susie Broussard | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Lawyer
Chris Happ has represented me multiple time within the past 6 years. I have also referred him to friends and family. I can not say anything negative about him, his services and his amazing paralegal Am'ee. Him and Am'ee have always been there when needed and taken care of everything my case has neede...
Posted by Ryan | November 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Huge help with my child's custody agreement
Chris Happ represented me in 2016 & 2017 with my custody agreement for my son. He was a huge asset, not only helping facilitate all the paperwork and court proceedings, but also helping me work through my questions and determine what aspects I wanted covered in the agreement. I would definitely recom...
Posted by Fred Maldonado | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Amazing Attorney (Highly reccomend MR. Happ)
Mr. Happ and his paralegal Ame'e have been wonderful. Mr. Happ treated me with kindness, compassion and was professional in every aspect of my case. He has extensive knowledge and patience of Family Law who treated me like a rock star. He shielded me through the very ugly process of a divorce and tau...
Posted by Laurie | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Great attorney and Law Office!
This is a very knowledgeable attorney and he has a very professional office. He responds very quickly and does everything he can to keep costs down.
Posted by Zane | November 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly recommended
Christopher Happ represented me in my divorce and I would recommend him to anyone in need of a Family Law attorney. Chris reduced my stress level significantly as he took care of everything quickly and efficiently and clearly explained everything I needed to do. I can't have imagined the process goin...
"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."
"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!"
Family lawyer
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Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2024
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
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Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2022
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
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Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2020
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2019
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2018
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2017
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2016
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2015
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2014
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2013
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2012
Top Young Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript
2011
Top Young Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript
2010
Top Young Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript
2007 - Present
Principal Attorney, Happ Law Group P.C.
2006 - 2006
Internship with the Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy, Pennsylvania Supreme Court
2006 - 2007
Legal Intern, Dugan & Associates
2013 - Present
Association of Certified Family Law SpecialistsMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaCertified Specialist - Family Law
2007 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
San Diego Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2007
J.D.
2003
M.P.A.
2000
B.A.
English
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16 Mar 2011
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18 Mar 2011
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10 Feb 2011