Christine Marie Adams

PRO

Christine Marie Adams

also known as Adams Employment Law

4.8
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 27 years

Sexual harassment Lawyer at Santa Barbara, CA
Practice Areas: Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Employment & Labor, Discrimination

351 Paseo Nuevo, Fl. 2, Santa Barbara, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Christine

Biography

Protecting Employee Rights For Over Two Decades - Contact Us Today

Employment Issues are Complex - Let Us Help!

We aggressively pursue your claims and will treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve.

We have the experience you need to fight a wrongful termination.

Let Us Fight for Your Right to Fairness in the Workplace!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 25%

The founder of Adams Law passionately pursues the vindication of the rights of employees to be free from discrimination at work. There is perhaps nothing as shameful to her as an employer who fails to protect the rights of its employees.

27 years

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Have you not been paid overtime or provided lunch/rest breaks? Have you stood up to your employer and refused to engage in unlawful or unethical behavior? Were you subjected to conduct in the workplace you felt was offensive and complained? Did you suffer negative consequences after complaining? Your rights may have been violated.

27 years

25%
Sexual Harassment 25%

Sexual harassment is not only against the law, it can be debilitating. We understand that a person who feels that they have been sexually harassed at work needs and deserves a comfortable, private atmosphere to discuss their experience. You can be assured that Adams Law takes sexual harassment claims very seriously and we give you our word that we will handle your telephone call or conference with the respect and dignity it deserves.

27 years

25%
Wrongful Termination 25%

There are four situations that give rise to most wrongful termination claims: (1) where termination is prohibited by a statute or the constitution, (2) where the employer fires the employee for exercising a constitutional or statutory right, (3) where the employer fires the employee for the employee’s refusal to violate a law where a fundamental public policy is involved, and (4) as retaliation for “whistleblowing” (for example, where the employee reports illegal or unsafe activities).

27 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

35%-45%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2018
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+ 5

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 5 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 27 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Adams Law Firm

351 Paseo Nuevo, Fl. 2, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101

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Adams Law Firm

600 West Broadway, Suite 700, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Adams Law Firm

350 E Street, 1st Floor, Eureka, CA, 95501

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Online Presence

Other places you can find Christine online.

Christine Marie Adams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | March 9, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Smart and Kind Attorney

I would highly recommend Christine Adams to anyone in need of employment/labor law legal services. Picking her was the best decision I made and she did an amazing job. She’s very knowledgeable in her field and knows her stuff - she has over 20 years of experience. Christine was super responsiv...e and always available to answer my questions and concerns, even at night. She was also very helpful and gave me her full attention from the very beginning to the end. I never felt like I was just a case to her. She fought hard and persisted in obtaining me good results - I couldn't be happier with the outcome. Christine truly goes above and beyond for her clients and her kindness and empathy was so appreciated, especially during that very stressful time in my life. Thank you Christine!

Posted by Gabriela | December 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Emphatic, knowledgeable, communicative, WON!

I highly recommend Ms. Christine Adams and her team! They are simply amazing!! fast, excellent communication knowledgeable, empathetic, straight forward, kind, bothered to listen to my case and take me on, and won! My ex employer was extra "special" and difficult, but Christine and her team was profe...ssional, fast and got the job done for me. She made the process easy for me, yet worked very hard in the background. I can't thank you enough, thank you so much!

Posted by Deanna | September 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Delivered peace-of-mind during a complicated time

Christine was thorough and empathetic to my unique circumstances and kept me in informed every step of the way.

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top-Notch Employment Law Attorney

My wife was wrongfully terminated during the California COVID crackdown in 2020, and in 2024, I was denied over 6 years worth of commission pay from my employer. I found Christine Adams on this website, and recommended her to my wife back in 2020. She settled that matter very quickly and professional...ly, so when I faced wrongdoing at the hands of my employer 4 years later, I went straight to Ms. Adams. Throughout a very drawn out and often contentious process, Ms. Adams was nothing less than stellar. She was well-prepared l, thorough, thoughtful, diligent, and her communication about the matter was amazing. She took the time to explain everything during the process, she always made sure I was kept well-informed and approved of what was being done, and she was responsive even during nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies. I always felt like I was in good hands, and this alone did much to set my mind at ease during what would otherwise have been a stressful time. Ms. Adams always made me feel like she had my best interest as her top priority, she was fully invested in my case, and she was realistic about the options. I was very satisfied with the outcome of my case, and I would absolutely recommend Ms. Adams to anyone else who finds themselves being victimized by an unscrupulous employer. She is a pleasure to work with, and I wouldn't trust a case to anyone else.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Employment Lawyer

Christine is a fantastic lawyer and provided expert legal counsel and advice to address my employment issue swiftly and in my favor. She was extremely communicative and thoughtful in her responses. She's a true professional and I plan to work with her again in the future!

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Christine Marie Adams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Jett

Employment and labor lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Christine and I were opposing counsel on a case many years ago which we were able to resolve amicably. Since then, we have kept in touch and given each other advice and counsel on our respective cases. I respect her abilities as a lawyer and appreciate receiving her valuable feedback as a colleague. I would recommend her for all labor and employment law work."

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David Hiden

Employment and labor lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christine is very helpful in her answers and is an excellent attorney. I have no hesitations in referring her clients."

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John Sprague

Employment and labor lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christine because of her reputation in the community and for the work she has done for clients of mine outside of my area of expertise."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Richard Kern

Employment and labor lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She handled a difficult wrongful termination case against my client. She was aggressive, intelligent and professional. I would recommend her to any client who wants an attorney who understands the law and will fight for them. Most importantly she is ethical and honest."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis

2011

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2010

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Employment Law

Associations

2012 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

Santa Barbara County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

San Luis Obispo County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Client vs Insurance Marketing Agency

Resolved

Client vs Telecommunications Company

Resolved

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Education

1998

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2006

County Bar Sponsored Event

Know Your Legal Rights at Work

Publications

1998

McGeorge Law Review Managing Editor

1997

McGeorge Law Review Managing Editor

Languages

English

Activity

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