$ 150-250 per hour
Christina Marie Holstege
also known as Christy Gilbert Holstege
About Christina
Biography
Christy Holstege is a civil rights attorney and women's rights activist based in Palm Springs, California. Christy received a Stanford Law School-Stanford Public Interest Foundation Fellowship to establish a legal aid clinic for domestic violence survivors within the Coachella Valley’s only domestic violence shelter. Christy has also represented rural farmworkers in housing and employment litigation at California Rural Legal Assistance in Coachella, California. Christy currently works as a civil litigation attorney at Gilbert & Bourke LLP. Christy earned a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from UC Santa Barbara.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Social Security & Disability
40%
13 years
Personal Injury
25%
13 years
Employment and Labor
20%
13 years
Landlord or Tenant
15%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Pro bono
50 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Gilbert & Bourke LLP
225 S. Civic Dr., Ste. 213, Palm Springs, CA, 92262
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Posted by Robert | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Outstanding Experience
I can't thank Christy and her entire crew enough for all the hard work they put into helping me file and win my social security disability. True professionals!! Answered all my questions honestly and guided me during the whole process. Kind, hardworking, honest. Would recommend to everyone. Than...
Posted by Charles | December 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
The Best of The Best
Christy not only won my Case she helped me through much and through all the question's i would ask of her. A most professional Person to deal with and very very kindhearted, Christy i would highly recommend to be your lawyer. She has the knowledge to handle all the things i needed. And when it come'...
Posted by Gustavo | May 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very professional
Christy guided me through my process and was very helpful she ansewered your questions in a timely matter and most importantly her demeanor was very kind and professional, I will recomend her in a heartbeat
Posted by Cecilia | November 09, 2016
Extremly Gracious
I contacted Ms. Holstege regarding an urgent matter that had a very limited time for action. She was very professional in advising me of a more accurate venue, and she did not hesitate to offer that I follow up with her, to let her know the outcome. True to her offer, Ms. Holstege took my follow up c...
Posted by Rose Rogers | August 13, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant
Perfection
Christy was an angel with power. Recently my disabled daughter was serviced a three day eviction notice, Christy took care of this matter most haste, PROFESSIONALY, with caringness. The eviction notice turned out to be illegal, and she fought for us, securing our stability and residency. She kept in ...
Christina Marie Holstege's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Christy is a truly passionate and talented advocate. She is genuinely dedicated to poverty law and helping the most disadvantaged populations within society. Working alongside Christy in the same law firm I observed her fervent dedication to this field first hand. Moreover, in my time working with Christy she unequivocally proved her acumen as a legal professional, her ability to rapidly gain expertise in various areas of substantive law, her superb negotiating techniques, and skill in obtaining settlements for her clients."
"Christy Holstege is dedicated and committed to helping her clients. She is an outstanding attorney with impeccable legal writing and research skills. She is thorough and detail oriented. I am impressed with Christy on many levels. She is a fabulous attorney and selflessly helps fight for justice for clients who would be unable to otherwise obtain legal services. I highly recommend Christy."
"Christy is a passionate lawyer who works tirelessly for all of her clients. Christy truly aims to pursue justice through the law and I highly recommend her."
"Christy Holstege is a tireless advocate for TRUE justice, even when that justice happens outside of the courtroom. Her understanding of issues disproportionately facing women and low-income communities is reflected in her nuanced and sensitive approach to her law practice. She is a lawyer that her own clients can count on for sensitive, accessible, and whole representation. Her committment to increasing legal access for marginalized communities is impressive and commendable. It is my pleasure to work together with her on a number of matters, and to recognize as well her great writing, research, and analysis skills."
"Christina Holstege is not only a capable lawyer but an asset to our community. Christy provides pro bono legal help to those who need it most in our community, women who are the victims of domestic violence at the Shelter From The Storm. Christy is an excellent writer and advocate for all of her clients."
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Experience
Honors
N/A
Public Interest Fellowship, Stanford Law School-Stanford Public Interest Law Foundation
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, Gilbert & Bourke LLP
2013 - 2014
Staff Attorney, California Rural Legal Assistance
2012 - 2013
Directing Attorney, Shelter From The Storm Legal Aid Clinic
Associations
2016 - Present
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific SouthwestBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Well in the DesertBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Human Rights CampaignSteering Committee
2013 - Present
American Inns of Court
2012 - Present
Desert Bar Association
2012 - Present
Riverside County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association
2012 - Present
National Legal Aid and Defender Association
2012 - Present
American Bar Association
2014 - 2015
Democratic Women of the DesertBoard of Directors
2014 - 2016
Women Leaders ForumBoard of Directors
Education
N/A
Stanford Univ Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Univ of California Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English