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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

  1. Family: 80%

    21 years

  2. Child custody: 20%

    21 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

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

    Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

    2424 Vista Way, Suite 200
    Oceanside, CA, 92054

    Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

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

    Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

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

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive200106/20/2022
    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

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    Lawyer William C. Halsey

    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.

    Lawyer Michael Thomas McColloch

    Michael McColloch, Family 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.

    Lawyer Elizabeth Jean Kuchta

    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.

    Lawyer Michael Allen Fischer

    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.

    Lawyer Jeffrey Bledsoe Lacy

    Jeffrey Lacy, Family 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.

    Lawyer Shawn Eric Weber

    Shawn Weber, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 13, 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 per hour
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