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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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

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Christine Marie Adams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

73 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2026 | Hired 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 anonymous | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

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!

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Tenacious!

I had the pleasure of working with Christine at Adams Employment Law, and I couldn’t be more impressed with her professionalism and expertise. From the initial consultation to the resolution of my case, Christine demonstrated a deep understanding of employment law and provided exceptional support thr...oughout the process. What I appreciated most was Christine's clear communication and willingness to answer all my questions. She took the time to explain every step of the legal process in detail, ensuring I was well-informed and confident in the decisions being made. Her responsiveness was also noteworthy; she was always available to provide updates or address any concerns I had. Christine handled my case with diligence and care, achieving a favorable outcome that exceeded my expectations. Her strategic approach and thorough preparation were evident in every aspect of her work. Beyond the professional excellence, I also made a new friend during this process. Christine’s warmth and genuine concern for my situation made the experience more personal and supportive. If you’re seeking knowledgeable and dedicated legal representation in employment matters, I highly recommend Christine at Adams Employment Law. Her expertise, combined with her commitment to client satisfaction and her personal touch, sets her apart in the field. I can't thank Christine enough for her hard work and tenacity during this very stressful time in my life. She is the best!

Posted by Rima | May 18, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination

Brilliant, Ethical and Aggressive

Christine Adams supported me during a particularly tenuous time, in the aftermath of the pandemic and after a prolonged, painful and incredibly debilitating experience with discrimination and retaliation. She is brilliant, dedicated and highly skilled at what she does. Her intelligence, exactitude, t...horoughness, (appropriate/advantageous) aggressiveness, and expediency are traits I sought and hoped for in a high-quality attorney. Those altogether make her an excellent lawyer. But what I did not expect to encounter in this relationship, what I truly appreciate and am most deeply impacted by - is her genuine integrity, humanity and compassion. From the beginning to the end, she listened to me, and considered me as an individual. She was attentive, receptive, caring, efficient, strategic and diligent. Particularly for my case, it was an alleviation and inspiration to have someone on my side who really saw me, and honored my convictions and motivations for pursuing my claim. Christine was always clear, direct and fair. She followed through with what she said she would, and cogently explained the steps and strategies involved throughout the process. She helped me see some truths I was not aware of, which allowed me to objectively evaluate my claim. Christine was not only committed to representing me, but I believe she is committed to something one encounters less and less of in the modern world: doing what is right, and fair. I was blown away by the claim Christine put together for me when we got to the filing stage of my lawsuit. It was a remarkable synthesis of hundreds of pages of complex information, facts and details I had given her. She consolidated it in a deft, cohesive and legally formidable way. It demonstrated a masterful understanding of the legal significance of my claim, emphasized patterns of workplace abuse, and again, honored the principles that mattered to me. My discrimination issue with my employer was the most difficult employment experience of my life. Christine was a powerful reconciling support and force that enabled me to integrate, find closure, peace, and also reparations. She was exactly who, and what, I needed to get through this with my sanity intact. In the end she facilitated much more than I had hoped for. I cannot recommend, praise or thank Christine enough for what she did for me. Please engage with her if you need someone with this rare combination of traits, values and abilities to fight for you.

Posted by Keith B' | April 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Outstanding, Confident and Focused on You

Christine Adams and her legal team are Brilliant! I engaged with Adams Employment Law firm following several discussions and subsequent refusals by other employment law firms. I had signed an arbitration clause regarding my employment with a large bio-tech corporate company. I was wrongfully terminat...ed while on disability/FMLA for significant health issues following a long period of discrimination, retaliatory actions, and a very toxic work environment. Christine was very personable and had a genuine interest in my case and me as a person. She was always one step ahead of the employer’s powerful legal team and was always well prepared and informed. Her knowledge of employment law is outstanding and is extremely committed at doing what she says she is going to do. My case ended with an out-of-arbitration settlement and the Mediator advised me that the case documentation Christine had prepared was one of the best and most convincing that he had seen throughout his legal career. I would strongly recommend Christine and her law firm to anyone who is looking for representation for any employment related legal work dispute.

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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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Daniel Jett

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John Sprague

Workers compensation lawyer

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Gloria Allred

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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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