Christina Maranhao

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...y recommend Christina to anybody who is looking for such services.

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...tions with care, tact, and kindness. She helped me draft emails, prepare filings, and basically kept me from losing my entire mind during this awful period. I ended up getting my children back to California, and I don't know if any of that would have happened without Christina's guidance. If you're looking for someone who will invest time and energy in your case, and will always keep the best interests of your children front and center, Christina is far and away your best choice.

My divorce was a nightmare of complexity. I had trouble finding a lawyer with both the experience and willingness to take it on. After consulting with several attorneys I was referred to More Law For Children and Christina Maranhao. After the consultation I knew immediately I had the right firm t...o handle the divorce and child custody for my case. Christina and her team were professional and experienced in all of the matters I was concerned about. As time went on and unexpected things arose they were prepared at every step. Things took a while. I mention that because I initially worried things would get forgotten or fall through the cracks. This was not the case. Evey communication was as if we had just spoken about things. Christina really kept on top of things and made me feel as if I were her only client. Her strength is definitely perfect follow through and relentless attention to detail. I needed this to offset my tendency to put things off until the last minute. Life sucked during the quarantine and divorce, so thank goodness Christina had enough focus, resolve, and fortitude for all of us. I also thought billing was fair. My other experiences with attorneys have not been such, so it was a relief to have things come in at or below the estimate and have invoices outlining everything. I hope I never need Christina again, but for anyone in a tough divorce and child custody situation, it is a relief to have her in your corner.

I couldn't afford to hire a lawyer, but I needed to get legal advice on a custody issue with my nephew and was referred to Christina Maranhao. I was at a total loss on what to do and just needed some information and guidance. Christina listened to my story, and looked over the case file, then walke...d me through what I needed to do. She even printed out the paperwork and showed me what needed to be filled out, and where I needed to go to file this. Later that evening I received an e-mail from her with all of the information I needed for the paperwork. After months of anxiety and stress over this situation, it only took one visit to put everything in place.

If you are looking for a lawyer who is confident, passionate, detailed oriented, knowledgable, thorough, and just all around someone who approaches highly tense and emotional situations with strength, power, and composure, you need to hire and work with Christina. Christina is honestly the best! Chri...stina was my lawyer for my divorce case and she guided me every step of the way, gave me rational and sound advice when I was too clouded by my emotions and own feelings and kept it honest and real with what to expect and what the law says verses what I wanted. She did this with compassion and understanding for the situation, too. She knows the court system. She always wanted to make sure she protected, fought for, and put forth the best case for me as her client, and more importantly my young son. She knew my case inside and out, was beyond prepared with detailed binders, notebooks, and notes. I knew each and every time we went in front of a judge, that she was beyond ready to present my case. She is able to communicate with opposing counsel respectfully even if they were unprofessional. Christina is extremely professional, not only in her job, but in her appearance and the way she conducts herself in the courtroom and in the office. She responds promptly to any and all communication no matter how big or small it was as well as provided detailed information and instructions for anything I needed to submit to her. I can't speak highly enough about Christina. In a couple of years, I will be back in court for education, and there's no doubt I will be continuing to use Christina as my lawyer. Without a doubt, know that you are in great hands by hiring Christina.