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Ms. Cummings is a State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist, who has been practicing exclusively in the field of family law since 1996. She graduated from the University of California at Davis School of Law in 1992 and became a certified family law specialist in 2004. She is a member of the following professional organizations: the Family Law Section and Children's Counsel Section of the State Bar of California; the Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section; Association of Certified Family Law Specialists; Sacramento chapter of the Christian Legal Society (Secretary); and the Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group. Ms. Cummings was elected in 2007 to serve a five-year term on the Sacramento County Family Law Executive Committee, which oversees the family law section of the county bar and serves as a liaison between the bench and the bar on family law procedural and substantive issues. She accepts court-appointments for representing minors in family law cases in both Sacramento and Yolo counties.
The law practice is presently supported by a receptionist, and a legal assistant, Valerie Zharinova.
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Acquired: 1994
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8035 Madison Ave., Suite E-1,, Citrus Heights, CA, 95610
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Posted by Tom | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent work to wrap up my lengthy collaborative divorce
My collaborative divorce was entering its fourth year and, unexpectedly, my original attorney had to withdraw for health reasons just as we approached the difficult issues of the final stages. Kristine took on my case and successfully completed the process in only a few weeks to my entire satisfacti...
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Lawyer
I hired Kristine to handle my divorce case. He is fair , honest and competent. She is a good negotiator who solved problems.
Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
She's solid
This was a weird case involving my parents my mom being highly dysfunctional and manipulative. My Dad had been taken advantage of and used by my Mom for years and also by his former attorney who he reported to the bar association. It was a total MESS. This had been a long, emotional, sad and seemingl...
Posted by Louise | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fair & Honest Divorce
Kristine Cummings and her staff are just the best there is in this area. As a lawyer, Kristine was a great listener, advised me of solutions that could be taken and left me feeling like the decisions I was making were the right ones. Her staff helped me along the path to the final decree and I appr...
Posted by Colleen | July 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Outstanding Reputation Among Judges
I hired Kristine to assist me with a difficult child custody case. She was extremely knowledgeable about the law and the judges. I had her appear with me in court and the judge instantly acknowledged her as a well known and respected attorney. She helped me to write my legal documents up, fil...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Kristine Cummings for years, as a colleague, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and a friend. Kristine is on my very short list of referrals when I cannot handle a matter myself. She is smart, kind, tenacious, and effective. A good lawyer."
"Kristine is one of the best all-around family law attorneys in the Sacramento region. She knows the law, is highly respected by our judges, exercises a lot of common sense in analyzing legal issues, and has a well deserved "excellent" reputation among her colleagues."
"I have worked with Kristine on numerous collaborative divorce matters. She has the highest integrity and work ethic. Highly recommend."
"I have known Kristine for over 15 years. She is experienced and knowledgeable, and works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. She is a strong advocate who knows the value of settlement and collaboration. She is also a skilled mediator. Kristine is a compassionate professional who is committed to giving back to the community- she volunteers her time to boards and organizations that improve the practice of family law and the lives of many individuals."
"Ms. Cummings was a very able opponent, and I respect her abilities. I have no hesitation endorsing her."
"I endorse Ms. Cummings without hesitation. Ms. Cummings is the kind of lawyer who attempts to keep the big picture in focus, while working to resolve individual issues in a rational but assertive manner on behalf of her clients. She seeks honest answers, and she vigorously advocates for her clients in a similarly honest manner, thereby resolving the case, and protecting her clients from kinds of claims that could them to court fines and poor outcomes."
Mediation lawyer
Family lawyer
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2016
Top Attorneys in Sacramento, Sacramento Magazine
2009
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
2004
Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California
1996 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Kristine S. Cummings
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1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
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