Christopher David Sawyer

Christopher David Sawyer

4.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

1018 LAKE STREET, San Francisco, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 50%

22 years | 100 cases

50%
Mediation 50%

16 years | 100 cases

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Sawyer Mediation

1018 LAKE STREET, San Francisco, CA, 94118

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Christopher David Sawyer's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Russell | November 26, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Fair, understanding and efficient.

Simply put, Chris was a rock during a storm that my now ex-wife and myself were going through during the time he worked with us. He was extremely thorough and detail oriented. He's a good listener and a great communicator who never once showed any bias between the two of us. I would definitely recomm...end him to anyone going through a divorce, where mediation is needed.

Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Friendly divorce

We had no idea how to divorce. So we needed someone to guide us. My ex got a few mediators names and Mr. Sawyer was one of them. All my side of friends were against of hiring him since my ex brought his name, they were all worried that he would trick me for ex's benefit. But I trust my ex and I know ...my ex himself doesn't trust lawyers. Plus I'm the one who picked his name out of 3 so I was pretty comfortable with my decision. I even yelped him. There were both good and bad reviews. But we decided to give it a shot but made sure with my ex that I can change mediator if I don't get a good vibe out of this one. So we went to the first appointment expecting to be emotional and traumatic but I was totally wrong. I came home with a smile. I actually had a good time ! What a relief !! The office was nice and clean and bright, Mr. Sawyer was a good listener and friendly yet businesslike in the good way, very professional. He took time to listen to our stories and questions and answer and guide us very clearly. Whenever I email him with questions, he or his assistant replied quickly. Thanks to him, everything went easy and smoothly. Of course If I was greedy, I could've got more money or longer alimony but I like being fair. So I listened to Mr. Sawyer's fair suggestions. Although, if I ever felted that he may be taking my ex's side, I wouldn't have listen to him. So over all I'm very happy we chose Mr. Sawyer ! I believe he even gave us a little discount here and there. But the only thing is.... way after divorce and final payment were done, we both got this $25 bill for email fee. We thought that was kind of tacky. (Sorry Chris) We laughed about it.

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ariel Sosna

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been a reviewing attorney on Chris' agreements. They are well-written and thought out. He does a great job helping people reach a resolution."

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Kristin Cox

Family lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris Sawyer is an extremely ethical, very thoughtful attorney who brings a depth of experience to bear on his cases. His fluency in a variety of issues as well as his measured temperament make him a pleasure to work with and an effective mediator for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2012

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2011

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney / Mediator / Principal, Sawyer Mediation

Education

N/A

UC Hastings COL

law

N/A

Univ of Vermont

undergraduate

Languages

English

Activity

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