Christine Hayes Sickler

Christine Hayes Sickler

also known as Christine Hayes Sickler CLS-F

4.1
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 49 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support ... +4 more

9663 Tierra Grande Street, Suite 301, San Diego, CA

About Christine

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Family 20%

41 years

20%
Child Custody 15%

41 years

15%
Child Support 15%

41 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 49 years

State: California

Acquired: 1976

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider, APC

9663 Tierra Grande Street, Suite 301, San Diego, CA, 92126

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Christine Hayes Sickler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Mary | February 27, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Christine Sickler a Beatrice L. Snider Law Firm

My experience hiring the Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider to settle my divorce far exceeded my expectations. Beatrice is a master strategist, and her excellent team implemented her plan of action with great expertise. Attorney Christine Sickler and paralegal Anita McCloud were really impressive; pro...fessional, insightful and wonderfully responsive. They adeptly educated and guided me through the legal process, answering every question and concern quickly. They also made me feel that they truly cared about me, and achieving the best possible result for my case. I am more than pleased with the outcome of my lawsuit, and have much gratitude for the smart, savvy and committed people of Snider Law. I would indeed recommend them to anyone looking for a dedicated "A" team. Mary

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

This woman is awesome!

Christine Sickler literally saved my life during my divorce. She helped me strategize my escape from an abusive husband, got a restraining order against him and successfully fought for me in court. I felt that I was her top priority throughout the entire process. I am now financially secure and ph...ysically safe due to her strenuous actions on my behalf. Christine, thank you so much!

Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Be forewarned

After reading the prior 2 client reviews, I see that Ms. Sickler has not changed her ways. I too was a client of Ms. Sickler's in a divorce............. long term (25 years) marriage and multi-million dollar commnity asset divorce. We had only $100.00 in our pocket when we first were married and wo...rked and saved to achieve our goals. At times, I wondered whose side she was representing. Discovery was a joke - non-existent. At court hearings - all I heard was this "little girl" voice coming from Ms. Sickler. Laughable. How could anyone take her seriously? The judge and the other attorneys did not.....Christine never challenged and would agree to everything the other attorneys wanted. Beause of the legal "click" in San Diego, finding an attorney who is not afraid of the judges and for looking too aggressive to their peers, was very diffiult. Because my husband had complete control over the community assets (millions of dollars) and also had "connections"........there was no equal distribution of the community property. There was "Drive By" appraisals of his corporations. and my request for discovery of the hidden bank and brokerage accounts I had discovered, were declared to be "fishing trips" and Ms. Sickler did nothing to advocate for me. What money I received in the divorce settlement ended up being paid to attorneys. Now that the divorce is over, I have seen my ex bring all his wealth up to the surface. Be forewarned about Ms. Sickler.

Posted by anonymous | December 09, 2011 | Family

Negligence

Christine Sickler came highly recommended and is know for being extremely knowledgable in Family Law. I fired Ms. Sickler when she refused to conduct simple discovery requests relating to my husband's businesses. It became clear she doing everything in her power to suppress evidence from her client, ...the courts and the tax authorities. I am taking this attorney to the State Bar and I would advise anyone who has a complaint to go to the local Law Library and get informed of your rights. The consumer has rights and the justice system is supposed to protect injustice.

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Christine Hayes Sickler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Beatrice Snider

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Shemtoub

Child custody lawyer | Sep 19

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:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

San Diego Super Lawyer, Family Law, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

San Diego Super Lawyer, Family Law, Super Lawyers

2014

San Diego Super Lawyer, Family Law, Super Lawyer

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

San Diego Super Lawyer, Family Law, Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

San Diego Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

San Diego Super Lawyer, Family Law, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

San Diego Super Lawyer, Family Law, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

San Diego Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript

2006

San Diego County's Top Law Firms, San Diego Magazine

1991

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

N/A

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Shareholder, Law Offices Of Beatrice L. Snider, APC

1985 - Present

Supervising Attorney, Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider APC

1900 - Present

Managing Partner, Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider, A.P.C.

1991 - 2015

Judge Pro Tem, San Diego Superior Court

Associations

1991 - Present

Association of Certified Law Specialists

Member

1976 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1976 - Present

Federal Court- Southern District of California

Member

Education

1976

UC Hastings COL

Juris Doctorate

1973

Univ of California at Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Advanced Family Law Course Deferred Compensation

2010

CFLS-Winter Seminar Family Law Issues

Languages

English

Spanish

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