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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4255 Campus Dr. Ste. A100-4001, Ste. A100-4001, Irvine, CA, 92616
21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Family
Posted by Jorge | August 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
Working with Christina
Christina successfully represented us in the custody arrangements of our grandchildren. She was extremely good with the legal aspects of the case and had an excellent handle on the situation. Additionally, she cares about providing her services and keeping the children's interests in mind. I highl...
Posted by Tom | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Adoption
Christina helped us succeed in a very complex adoption process ! Her knowledge of the law and judicial process was much appreciated.
Posted by David | February 10, 2022 | Family
Incredible Person and Attorney
I reached out to Christina during a moment of extreme crisis after my ex-partner had filed for a specious restraining order against me, got denied, and still moved out of the state with our children without informing me. Christina was so incredibly helpful, responding to my worried and excessive ques...
Posted by Jennifer | August 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
A client that will be forever GRATEFULL!!!
This review is a LONG TIME COMING. Unfortunately, it's all too common to need a family law practitioner at some point in your life. I cannot recommend this office and these Christina ENOUGH. I had an extremely difficult case a few years ago and to this very day I'm still stunned about not only th...
Posted by Alesha | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Camacho Case
I highly recommend Christina & Moore Law for Children. We had a complicated case and Christina was able to help us settle in a timely matter.
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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
2014 - Present
State Bar of California
2013 - 2014
Children's Rights ClinicVice President
2014
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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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