Crista Marie Haynes

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Crista Marie Haynes

3.6
46 reviews
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Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Redlands, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Juvenile

631 West State Street, Suite B, Redlands, CA

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About Crista

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 60%

14 years | 500 cases

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

14 years | 150 cases

20%
Juvenile Law 20%

14 years | 150 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
Gold Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Haynes Law Firm, APLC

631 West State Street, Suite B, Redlands, CA, 92373

cristahayneslaw.com/

Online Presence

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Crista Marie Haynes's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Evelyna | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Professional focused strong attorney

I found myself desperate for an attorney after years of trying to take care of a bad divorce case and eventually cps case using public defenders. I found Crista after calling several attorneys who wanted an arm and a leg just to hear my case. Since the first time I spoke with her she was very compa...ssionate and confident. Hiring her was the best choice I ever made. She fought for my rights always protecting me. She is very professional, smart and focused. I now have cps off my back as she was able to get case closed and children back in the home. I truly believe if I would have stayed with public defender this would not be the case. I highly recommend Crista and her firm they are all great to work with.

Posted by Laura | September 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Fair and kind. Kept my kids safe.

I had a very horrible case that traumatized me. My court appointed lawyer was literally laughing about it and then telling me I could not tell anyone what she says in private, or what I record her saying. I was terrified and called different lawyers. Most of them were rude but Krista was not. She... had us come over to her office and pay her for her services and got to work right away. We paid her a fraction of what the other lawyers quoted her. She said there would be no more fees and she would stay until the conclusion of the case. The case dragged on and on and she stuck to her word. She is very calm and well spoken in court, and the judge respected her. She was calming to me as I haven't had a situation like this before and was scared. She told me when I should say nothing and when it was right to speak. My girls are safe. Crista has a good heart and volunteers her time often. We are very grateful to her and her assistants at the office.

Posted by Amanda | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent understanding of the law and very efficient!

I hired Crista and her firm to finalize my divorce and figure out child support and custody. She was very efficient and new answers to all my questions. I felt comfortable with her and she was very patient and understanding. I will definitely refer her and her company to all my friends.

Posted by Reynisha | December 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Nightmare of a Law Firm

My experience with Crista Haynes was horrendous. She talked a great game during consultation. As soon as I hired her, everything changed. Her attitude and demeanor toward a paying client is abhorrent. I've never been yelled at by an attorney over the phone. I had to tell her she needed to lower her v...oice when talking to me. She frequently made deals with the opposing party without my consent. She would tell me one thing verbally and then say something completely different in writing. I was absolutely gaslit by her. My brother in law was on a phone call with me and her paralegal, who was just as rude and nasty. As an attorney himself, he advised me to report Crista to the bar and called her a "chop-shop" attorney. His disgust with her methods was clear and it became apparent why he avoids family law... Because of attorneys like her, that prey on parents desperate to get their kids out of terrible situations. She dragged my case out, did not communicate with me what kind of hearings were happening, and couldn't give me any semblance of a timeline. I kept showing up to pointless court hearings that my ex didn't (because he has a competent attorney that only made him attend the necessary hearings. Crista made me show up to everything, just for her to not say anything I asked her to say, and just agree) She will make herself out to be a bulldog in the courtroom. This could not be further from the truth. She will do the bare minimum to be able to charge you and won't rectify anything when her bad advice costs you. She dropped me as a client 12 hours before an ex parte hearing after making backdoor deals with opposing counsel without my consent that jeopardized my job and my kids' school. I was supposed to go to court before the school year started. She changed the date behind my back, cutting my legs from under me. And then she demanded $5,000 within 12 hours to go to an ex parte that her law firm pushed me into by not following the code of ethics. When I refused to be shaken down, she dropped me altogether as a client. My brother-in-law was absolutely disgusted when he found out what she had done and represented me himself in the ex parte, even though he doesn't practice family law. I cannot stress this enough: STAY AWAY FROM CRISTA HAYNES AND HER LAW FIRM.

Posted by Tamieka | October 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Terrible unprofessional attorney!

I wish I did my homework before retaining Crista as my attorney! She's very rude and attitude is horrible! I wish she told me that my kids mental well-being isn't of any care to the system before retaining her! My ex husband represented himself and got off easy!! But, like the old saying "you get wha...t you pay for"

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Alexander Napolin

Family lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brett Davison

Family lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Crista Haynes is a fighter and she is willing to go the distance for her clients. Regardless of the level of complexity, she has the expertise to handle the matter. Crista has the requisite professionalism, poise, and disposition to effectively advocate for her clients. I endorse Crista Haynes."

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Christopher Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have always known Ms. Haynes to be smart, well prepared and organized. She has a natural ability to be a leader and can take command of any room, even the Courtroom. I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Santos

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've heard nothing but positive things about Crista for the 7 years I've known her. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paula Jovell

Family lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse Crista. She is knowledgeable, hardworking and dedicated to her clients and work."

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Michael Luther

General practice lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney. Ms. Haynes has an excellent reputation in the legal community. When I have observed her in Court she continues to be exemplary in her litigation skills and case preparation. She is an excellent litigator and researcher. She is always knowledgeable of the latest cases and legal trends and changes in the law. She is as respected as anyone in the legal community by judges and colleagues."

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Sean Cleary

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Douglas Borthwick

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Crista is a tough litigator and provides great service."

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Sarkis Sirmabekian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Crista has helped my firm on multiple matters, and I routinely seek her advice in multiple areas of the law including family law and criminal law. Crista's knowledge of the law and dedicated work ethic would be an asset to any potential client."

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Taylor Bristol

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Crista for about 4 years now. In the last 4 years, I have noticed Crista is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with people of all ages. Her communication skills are excellent. Crista Haynes is an amazing lawyer. She truly cares about her clients and works hard for each individual. Crista continually educates herself about new and challenging areas of the law and does everything she can for each case."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Partner, The Haynes Law Firm, APLC

2016 - 2018

Partner, Bristol & Haynes, APLC

2011 - 2016

Partner, Bristol, Haynes & Associates

Associations

2011 - Present

Western San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

Education

2011

University of La Verne College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

California State University, Long Beach

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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