Craig Richard Van Thiel

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Craig Richard Van Thiel

4.4
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody

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

About Craig

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 80%

25 years

80%
Child Custody 20%

25 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 235-285 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2011

Licenses

Licensed in California for 24 years

State: California

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

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

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Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

2424 Vista Way, Suite 200, Oceanside, CA, 92054

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Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

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

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Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

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

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Online Presence

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Craig Richard Van Thiel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Alexandra | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing Lawyer

I thoroughly recommend this firm and the lawyers if you are seeking for someone courteous, considerate, and sensitive to support you through your divorce. Attorney Craig Richard Van Thiel and attorney Grant Bayerle assisted us in proceeding through the separation procedure in timely, reasonable term...s. They were  comprehensive and reliable, making sure we both understood exactly what we were agreeing to and that we had a child care plan that would be the most beneficial for our son.

Posted by Sean | September 12, 2011

Thanks For Everything

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..

Posted by paula | August 08, 2011

Confidence

If I know someone that needs help I would absolutely recommend this law office. The best thing about the staff at Fischer and Van Thiel was that they kept their promises unlike other offices I've experienced. I will definitely recommend to friends and family. I am very satisfied.

Posted by sammy | August 03, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Maintained communication

Most people don't expect to ever have to go through using a divorce lawyer when they're married but if you find yourself in this unfortunate circumstance, these are definitely the guys to go to. I would highly recommend them to friends and family. They maintain communication through the whole proce...ss and are very business saavy. If you are looking for a great divorce lawyer in the Oceanside area, definitely look up the attorneys at Fischer & Van Thiel.sammy

Posted by [email protected] | July 18, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Onward and upward

Divorce has by no means been anything less than painful and heart wrenching. I hope to never go through that again. I was recommended to Fischer and Van Thiel through a coworker and I found that they were up front with me, answered my questions, returned my calls and basically helped me get through... this process and be able to move onward and upward in my life. Thanks for all your help and assistance during this time.

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Craig Richard Van Thiel's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Halsey

Family lawyer | Mar 03

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."

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Michael McColloch

Family lawyer | May 30

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."

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Elizabeth Kuchta

Family lawyer | Mar 26

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."

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Michael Fischer

Family lawyer | Mar 26

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."

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Jeffrey Lacy

Family lawyer | Mar 06

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."

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Shawn Weber

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 13

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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Michael McColloch

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

2007 - 2008

Attorney, Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP

Education

1998

University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California

J.D.

N/A

University of California, Riverside

Political Science

N/A

University of San Diego

Comparative Criminal Law and International Human Rights

Languages

English

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