Christina Maranhao
About Christina
Biography
Christina Maranhao recieved her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine and she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Law School with honors.
Christina was a Student Attorney at the Children's Rights Clinic where she acted as teh attorney ad litem within dependency cases and termination of parental rights cases. Her past work experiences drove her desire to help children and their families. Christina practices in all areas of children and family law with a focus on children's issues, minor's counsel cases, custody matters, adoptions, guardianships and dissolutions. Christina enjoys assisting children and families through the legal process with the focus always on what is in the best interest of the child.
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 11 years
State: California
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
CMC Law
4255 Campus Dr. Ste. A100-4001, Ste. A100-4001, Irvine, CA, 92616
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Christina Maranhao's Reviews
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21 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by John | January 06, 2021 | Family
Quick and spot-on advice
We contacted Christina because our minor-age daughter was in an unhealthy relationship with an adult teen, and we wanted to know what our rights were as a parents and - more importantly - find remedies. She was terrific, helping us craft a few options ranging from a gentle nudge for all involved to a...
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Knowledgeable and Experienced
Christina is very knowledgeable and knows what she is doing. I had a high conflict divorce and Christina helped me keep a clear and reasonable head on my shoulders. I would recommend Christina.
Posted by Marissa | June 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Christina Maranhao helped me have a great outcome
Christina Maranhao was my attorney for an extremely difficult custody case in 2015. My case resulted in a 10-day trial, and due to the expertise and knowledge of Ms. Maranhao, it had a very successful outcome. She walked me through every step and procedure and I always knew what to expect. I wou...
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Experience
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Attorney, CMC Law
2020 - 2024
Of Counsel, Moore Law for Children
2018 - 2020
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Justine A. Dell, APC
2015 - 2018
Associate Attorney, A Center For Children & Family Law
2014 - 2014
Post-Bar Fellow, Alliance For Children's Rights
2013 - 2013
Legal Intern, J2 Global Communications, Inc.
2012 - 2012
Judicial Intern, Superior Court of Orange County
2012 - 2012
Legal Intern, The Office of the Attorney General of Texas
2010 - 2010
Legal Intern, Thomas & Associates
Associations
2014 - Present
State Bar of California
2013 - 2014
Children's Rights ClinicVice President
Education
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
If mediation is done and we've come to an agreement what is the next step?
07 Aug 2020
Forms for divorce in california?
07 Aug 2020
We are legal guardians and now want to adopt
16 Jul 2020