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Craig Richard Van Thiel
Craig Richard Van Thiel
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Craig Van Thiel is a licensed California attorney specializing in family law matters for over eight years. Specializing in complex family law matters, Mr. Van Thiel has built a reputation for bringing even the most complex family law matters to a just and cost efficient resolution.

 

Mr. Van Thiel Graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a bachelor's degree in political science. He continued his legal education at the University of San Diego School of Law and received his Juris Doctor Degree in 1998. He has also received a degree in Comparative Criminal Law and International Human Rights from the University of San Diego, Dublin Institute on International and Comparative Law.

 

Before entering private practice Mr. Van Thiel worked for the State Child Support Enforcement Unit and is uniquely aware of the inner workings of the enforcement unit as well as the complexities of child support establishment and enforcement. In private practice Mr. Van Thiel has asserted himself in the North County legal community as an expert in complex family law litigation. Mr. Van Thiel however, prides himself with his ability to bring even the most complex cases to an amicable agreement without the cost of litigation.

Practice areas

Child custodyFamily
  1. Family: 80%

    18 years

  2. Child custody: 20%

    18 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

10620 Treena St., Ste. 230
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Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

10620 Treena St., Ste. 230
San Diego, CA, 92131

Office (858) 935-6211
Fax (760) 722-7648

Website

https://www.divorcelawyersoceanside.com

Oceanside Divorce Lawyers

Firm Website

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

2424 Vista Way, Suite 200
Oceanside, CA, 92054

Office (760) 621-7101
Office (760) 722-7646

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

100 E. San Marcos Blvd., #400
San Marcos, CA, 92069

Office (760) 757-6854

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

701 Palomar Airport Rd., #300
Carlsbad, CA, 92011

Office (760) 722-7669

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive200111/04/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerFischer & Van Thiel, LLP2008 - Present
AttorneyFischer & Van Thiel, LLP2007 - 2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, CaliforniaJ.D.1998
University of San DiegoComparative Criminal Law and International Human RightsN/A
University of California, RiversidePolitical ScienceN/A

Reviews

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Job Well Done

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I recently went through a collaborative divorce represented by Mike Fischer. He and his staff did an outstanding job during the process. I think it would have been a very rough road without their expertise. They not only provide excellent knowledge and input but a caring spirit that is obvious to all parties. It was a very emotional and stressful period for my ex-wife and myself. We were able to walk away feeling that the best outcome had been accomplished because of the environment by the attorneys. I want to tank Mr. Fischer and his staff for a job well done.

Thanks For Everything

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Just wanted to express my sincere appreciation to the lawyers at this legal practice for everything you have done for me. There is simply no better..
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Attorney endorsements

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William Halsey, Family Attorney on Mar 3, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Craig Van Thiel is diligent in every case he works on and is a great pleasure to work with.

Michael McColloch, Business Attorney on May 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Craig is a colleague practicing in the North County of San Diego where I am located. I know him and his firm quite well, as I regularly refer clients needing family law representation to them. Craig is knowledgeable, hard-working and ethical. i am pleased to endorse him.

Elizabeth Kuchta, Family Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. He has lots of experience and is a talented and vigorous advocate. More importantly, he cares deeply about getting the best results possible for you and your family.

Michael Fischer, Family Attorney on Mar 26, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker

Craig and I opposed each other on several case in 2006 and 2007. I was impressed with Craig's desire and ability to negotiate settlements without the adversarial attitude so often seen with seasoned attorneys. Having been business partners with him now for over 7 years I have seen him settle literally hundreds of cases to the satisfaction of our clients.

Jeffrey Lacy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Craig is a reasonable attorney and a pleasure to work with. I have found my cases with him to be productive and aimed toward the best interests of the clients.

Shawn Weber, Family Attorney on May 14, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Craig Van Thiel is an excellent attorney. I mediated a difficult high conflict divorce case wherein he was an attorney and I was a neutral mediator. I was so impressed with Craig's patience with his client and his ability to relate very complex legal issues in an way that was expressible to his client. I found him at all times to be a strong advocate, a knowledgeable negotiator, and an ethical professional. I would be delighted to work with him again.

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  • Hourly Rates$235-$285/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card

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