Charice Fischer is an experienced family law attorney and is Certified by the State Bar of California as a Specialist in Family Law. She handles all aspects of divorce, including child custody, child support, spousal support, complex property division, domestic violence, and specialized issues, such as dividing a family business, and the tax implications of property division. She began working in Robert C. Redding’s family law practice in 2011 and strives to help clients achieve the best outcomes possible in these challenging cases.
Ms. Fischer has an extensive business, finance, and accounting background that facilitates her ability to analyze complex cases. She spent ten years working with over 70 investment companies specializing in real estate development and construction in six states. Her work gave her significant exposure to the practical aspects of business law, as she worked with attorneys to structure and manage these entities.
While attending law school, Ms. Fischer worked in multiple law offices and gained additional experience in civil and family law. She also served as a board member on the Santa Clara Law Review, the Part-Time Law Students’ Association, and the Women & Law organizations and won various academic and skills-based awards.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2013 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Thomson Reuters | 2021 |
Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Stars | Thomson Reuters | 2020 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2020 |
Top 10 Attorneys | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2020 |
Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Stars | Thomson Reuters | 2019 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Top 10 Attorneys | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 (Nationally Ranked) | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
10 Best Attorneys | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Stars | Thomson Reuters | 2018 |
10 Best Attorneys in California | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Dean’s List | Santa Clara University School of Law | 2011 |
Honors Moot Court Best Brief Award and Quarter Finalist | Santa Clara University School of Law | 2010 |
Part-Time Law Students’ Association Secretary | Santa Clara University School of Law | 2010 |
Law Review Board Member | Santa Clara University School of Law | 2010 |
Highest grade in Community Property | CALI Award | 2010 |
Women & Law Scholarship Winner for Overcoming Adversity | Santa Clara University School of Law | 2010 |
Best Oral Advocate Award | Santa Clara University School of Law | 2010 |
Women & Law Board Member | Santa Clara University School of Law | 2009 |
#1 Class Rank for Master of Business Administration | California Polytechnic State University | 2002 |
Valedictorian Nominee | Santa Clara University | 2001 |
Top Student | Financial Executives Institute | 2001 |
Presidential Merit Scholarship | Santa Clara University | 2000 |
Best Senior Project Award | Santa Clara University | 2000 |
Student Achievement Award | Wall Street Journal | 2000 |
Finance Association Vice President | Santa Clara University | 1999 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Law Offices of Madden & Redding | 2011 - Present |
Certified Law Student | Daprile-Bell Family Law Offices | 2011 - 2011 |
Certified Law Student | Katharine and George Alexander Community Law Center | 2010 - 2011 |
Certified Law Student | Kutche Law Offices | 2010 - 2010 |
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operations Officer | Solomon Capital, Inc. | 2002 - 2010 |
Specialty Finance Division | Silicon Valley Bank | 2002 - 2002 |
Business Development/Sales/Marketing | Emagia Corporation | 2000 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Family Community Church | Board Member | 2015 - Present |
Santa Clara County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2009 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Santa Clara University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo | Master of Business Administration | 2002 |
Santa Clara University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Weathering Divorce | The Legal Perspective | 2018 |
Weathering Divorce | The Legal Perspective | 2016 |
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Andrea Mah, Family Attorney on Feb 14, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Charice is professional, experienced and dedicated to advocating for her clients.
Kristin Boscia, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Charice is tough when she needs to be, but also compassionate and understands the emotional toll that our clients experience, especially with divorce. She is detail oriented and extremely hard working. She is goal oriented and worked diligently to get clients through the divorce process in a smooth, efficient manner.
Andrea Mah, Family Attorney on Feb 14, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Charice is professional, experienced and dedicated to advocating for her clients.
Kristin Boscia, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 9, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Charice is tough when she needs to be, but also compassionate and understands the emotional toll that our clients experience, especially with divorce. She is detail oriented and extremely hard working. She is goal oriented and worked diligently to get clients through the divorce process in a smooth, efficient manner.
Kiranjit Dhaliwal, Family Attorney on Jul 31, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Charice is an excellent attorney. I worked with her in law school, and as opposing counsel in a trial setting. I can say that she has a sharp mind, she's organized and she cares for her clients. I admire her very much as a colleague in the legal profession.
Christina Adames, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 22, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Charice on many occasions, which include issues ranging from child custody, visitation, property division, and other complex family law matters. Charice is professional, motivated, and very knowledgable about the law. Charice's experience proves itself by her Courtroom presentation, as well as her vigorous advocacy for her clients. Charice is one of the most upstanding attorney's I have met. I strongly endorse Charice.
Nicole Aeschleman, Child custody Attorney on May 11, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Charice in a number of different capacities and have found her to be an excellent attorney. In addition to having a strong understanding of the law, Charice is a well-balanced attorney in that she is reasonable in her approach, professional in her communications with counsel, and a zealous advocate in court. As a colleague and opposing counsel, I have great respect for her lawyering skills and her ability to represent her clients' interests.
Robert Redding, Family Attorney on May 11, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
Charice has practiced with me for the past 5 years. She is a true professional. She is caring with clients. She has wonderful negotiating skills and is a fine trial lawyer. She will only get better as time passes.
Tristan Aeschleman, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Fischer on several cases, both as opposing counsel and on the same cases. Ms. Fischer is a consummate professional. Not only is Ms. Fischer willing to negotiate agreements where appropriate and in the best interests of her client, but she also a strong advocate for her client inside the courtroom and out. I strongly endorse her.
Laurel Sevier, Family Attorney on May 2, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Charice is the rare breed of attorney who is reasonable and professional, while still zealously advocating for her clients. She has a great deal of trial and settlement experience, and is able to effectively make her case both to counsel and the court. I highly recommend her.
Natalie Gomez, Family Attorney on May 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Charice is an all-around excellent lawyer with strong ethics and a superior knowledge of the law.
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