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.

My husband and I wanted to go through the adoption process with his two girls, whom I consider my own and have been a "mom" to since they were both very young. With their birth mom not in the picture for many years, we wanted to make things "official" and wanted to do a step-parent adoption. Christin...a was so wonderful! She was very detailed and thorough and made sure to explain the process to us every step of the way. She made sure all of the proper paperwork was handled and always kept us up to date on everything. It was a very painless process and we were so happy when the final hearing took place and we could all celebrate. I wouldn't hesitate in referring Christina to my friends or family because I know they would be in wonderful hands! Thank you Christina for always responding, your in-depth knowledge and your assistance through everything! We couldn't be happier!

Christina is highly competent, extremely knowledgeable and really knows her way around the law. Always accessible, very understanding she was able to present options in a clear and succinct manner. She understood the urgency of our matter and always responded promptly and produced high quality work.... Aside from her overall professionalism in her work, she was a real pleasure to get to know and was very personable. We never felt intimidated and had the utmost trust in her guidance and direction. We would highly recommend her and would use her services again!!

I went through a divorce this year. Even though my now ex-wife and I decided to use a mediator, I wanted my own attorney to navigate me through the process and to ensure I was being represented fairly. I hired Christina upon the glowing recommendation from friends who had hired her to mediate their... divorce. On the very first phone call, I relaxed knowing I had found the very best consultant possible. Christina is incredibly smart and knowledgeable and kept me 100% aware of my rights under California law as she guided me through the divorce process. She read through and explained all of my divorce paperwork and court documents up to the final agreement and court filing. I signed every single document knowing I was protected. Beyond that, Christina was kind, patient and very understanding that her clients are going through an emotionally difficult time. I could not imagine navigating the divorce process without her. I hope you never need a divorce attorney, but if you do, you couldn't be in better hands.

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...eir professionalism but their tenacity, knowledge, compassion, strength and determination to fight for me and all of their clients. Christina was absolutely incredible. She was unbelievable! Mind you, my son's father is a millionaire. Not just on paper. Millions liquid. Compared to him I'm poverty stricken. Christina, in collaboration with Sahar Douraghy, were fair in fees and won my case against some heavy hitting attorneys that worked for my son's father! These women didn't even bat an eye! They not only won my case but fed the defense some of their "own." They made me feel like I was family and fought for me as if I WERE IN FACT family. I will NEVER go to any other attorney should I ever need help again. If you just give them an opportunity and go in for a consult, you will walk out feeling like everything for once, is going to be just fine. Thank you, ladies! You changed the lives of my son Ryan and myself in a way I never thought possible. Thank you for everything!!!