$ 400-400 per hour
Cristi Michelon Vasquez
also known as Cristi Michelon Vasquez
About Cristi
Biography
Cristi focuses her practices in the areas of conservatorships, trust litigation, probate litigation, landlord/tenant, and general civil litigation. Known for her strong client service skills, the clarity of her advice and straightforward legal approach, Cristi’s clients find it easy to work through and understand the legal process. Cristi is the former President of Santa Barbara Women Lawyers, former Vice President of the Santa Barbara Women Lawyers Foundation, former affiliate governor to the Board of California Women Lawyers, and former board member of the Santa Barbara County Bar Association. Cristi is a past president and board member of the Santa Barbara Rape Crisis Center and former board member of Women’s Economic Ventures. Cristi received her law degree from Santa Barbara College of Law in 2001 and was then admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was also admitted to practice before the United States District Court, United States Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Cristi is a member of the State Bar of California, the Santa Barbara County Bar Association, Santa Barbara Women Lawyers and California Women Lawyers.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Probate
35%
20 years
Trusts
30%
20 years
Landlord or Tenant
20%
20 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
10%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Cristi Michelon Vasquez
132 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Cristi Michelon Vasquez's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Homemaker
Cristi is not a thoughtful attorney. I sought some legal help from her and she gave me advice all the while knowing she had a conflict of interest. The legal advice she gave me was clearly in favor of the opposing party and I should report her to the Bar. I would give her no stars if it was possible....
Posted by Roberta | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Life Saver
My Mother passed on December 25th 2020. Property was in a Family Trust in which one sibling still remained in the home and refused to leave. When all attorneys said no its too risky and they didnt want get involved with a Family Trust situation or failed to evict my sister during COVID Moratorium Cri...
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Blessed by your service...
I have been a property manager for 15 years in the Santa Barbara Montecito area. The quality of service and expeditious care my company was provide is second to none! I am most grateful for the teamwork Cristi's office deployed in handling my requests. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you:)
Posted by Linda | November 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Incredible experience! Extremely professional!
Cristi Michelon Vasquez helped me with a very difficult situation regarding a tenant eviction. Risa, Cristi, and Jordan were a dream to work with! They are professional, responsive, and supportive. I couldn't recommend hiring them enough. Look no further than Cristi Michelon Vasquez!
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An excellent experience
My family contacted Cristi Michelon Vasquez as an unlawful detainer attorney to help us secure our property as we had to put it up for sale. From the very first contact with her paralegal, Risa, I knew we were in excellent hands. Our situation was protracted and difficult, but Risa was able to ally o...
Cristi Michelon Vasquez's Lawyer Endorsements
"Cristi is a skilled trust litigator. She has that rare combination of exceptional litigation skill and compassion for clients that makes her an exceptional advocate."
"I have known Cristi Michelon Vasquez for almost 20 years. I know her be a fierce advocate for her clients as I have collaborated with her on a number of cases over the years. She always puts the interest of her clients first and fights hard for them. She is holistic in her approach, never missing a beat. I recommend her for hire."
"Cristi is one of the most practical attorneys I know. She knows how to resolve disputes. She is intelligent and always has her client's best interests in mind. I enjoy working with her, even if we are on opposing sides."
"Cristi is an extremely diligent and hard-working attorney. I am working with her on a civil litigation matter, and she is intelligent and strategic in all phases."
"Cristi Michelon is an exceptional lawyer. I have referred numerous clients to her to handle trust matters as well as landlord tenant issues. The response from these clients has been extraordinarily positive. She is trustworthy and works incredible hard for each and every client."
"I worked with Cristi on an estate litigation matter and we also served on a non-profit board together. She is my go-to litigator in the Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo area as she works efficiently and effectively."
"I have worked with and against Cristi on various matters, and highly recommend her to clients in need of her legal advice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Cristi for several years and have been impressed by her leadership, legal ability and business savvy. She has been recognized as one of the Rising Stars in the legal community. I work for a larger firm and recently referred a trust litigation matter to her. She is doing a fantastic job on the case and I am confident that we will be sending more cases her way. An enthusiastic two thumbs up."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Top 40 Under 40, Central Coast Business Times
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Cristi Michelon Vasquez
2005 - 2010
Partner, Litigation Firm in Santa Barbara
2000 - 2005
Associate, Litigation Firm in Santa Barbara
Associations
2008 - Present
Santa Barbara Rape Crisis CenterPast President
2005 - Present
California Women LawyersPast Delegate
2001 - Present
Santa Barbara Women LawyersPast President
2001 - Present
Santa Barbara Women Lawyers FoundationPast Vice President
2001 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar AssociationPrevious Board Member
Education
2001
Santa Barbara COL
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Univ of California Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Self Employment Training Classes
Business Entity Selection
Publications
2009
Santa Barbara Lawyer
Various - Santa Barbara Lawyer Magazine
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides