Kristine Suzanne Cummings

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Kristine Suzanne Cummings

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Citrus Heights, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

8035 Madison Ave., Suite E-1,, Citrus Heights, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Kristine

Biography

Breaking up is hard to do, but it doesn't have to mean war. Call today so we can help you!

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 25%

25%
Family 25%

25%
Alimony 10%

10%
Child Custody 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Guardianship 10%

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2018 2016

Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Kristine S. Cummings

8035 Madison Ave., Suite E-1,, Citrus Heights, CA, 95610

kcummingslaw.com/

Kristine Suzanne Cummings's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

recommended

Kristine helped me navigate a divorce after 25 years, with an outcome I was pleased with, while avoiding going to court. I appreciated her reasonable retainer, direct communication, compassion, and intelligence. I always felt as if I was in the drivers seat, unless I needed her to take the wheel. Sh...e did not try to complicate the case or create conflict between the parties. Her staff was always kind and responsive. I am really grateful to have been referred to her as she was a very good fit for what I was looking for.

Posted by Brian | January 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Fair, Experienced, Attentive, Efficient

Highly recommend. Kristine advised me on what was required by law, and didn't try to play games with the other party. In grey areas, Kristine used her experience in past dealings with opposing attorneys and presiding judges to predict likely outcomes for various approaches. She and her staff were ...attentive to the case, and kept it moving (as much as was in our control). They seemed to be very efficient with their time and billings on the case. Sometimes, I didn't know how they got things done for the amount of hours that they billed.

Posted by Sidney | January 27, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Literal Life Saver!

After being with a nationally advertised law firm for a year, I was given a list of alternative litigators for my life event. Kristine Cummings listened and followed up and within a month did more than the my previous attorneys could do in a year. In doing so, she saved my life. Kristine, along ...with her team treated me with dignity and respect. You can search long and wide for an attorney but you’ll never find one better than Kristine. She is quite literally a life-saver!!! Eternally grateful, Sidney in Elk Grove, CA

Posted by Teresa | November 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and Compassionate

Kristine walked me through every step of the process of my divorce, ending a 34 year marriage. She always knew when to be direct and when to show patience and compassion. I was overwhelmed by the legal process, but she was savvy and always looking out for my best interests. The highest compliment I c...an give her is that I was able to relax during this difficult process, knowing she had everything in hand. I highly recommend Kristine to anyone looking for competence, expedience, professionalism and compassion.

Posted by Mary | July 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Review

Kristine is not just an amazing lawyer, she is patient, kind, and a truly wonderful human being. Going through the divorce process is not for the faint of heart, but Kristine is wicked smart, is well respected by her peers, and made the process bearable. She is patient with questions, quick to answer... emails, and has a wonderful staff. She is a gem!

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Kristine Suzanne Cummings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Fredrick Cohen

Family lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Jonsson

Family lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Raquel Silva

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Kristine on numerous collaborative divorce matters. She has the highest integrity and work ethic. Highly recommend."

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Beth Appelsmith

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christopher Dietrich

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vincent Ward

Family lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Cummings was a very able opponent, and I respect her abilities. I have no hesitation endorsing her."

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Felix Poggemann

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Michael Jonsson

Mediation lawyer

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Beth Appelsmith

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Kristine S. Cummings

Associations

Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group

Board Member

International Association of Collaborative Professionals

Member

Christian Legal Society

Member

Sacramento County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

State Bar of California, Family Law Section

Member

Education

1992

University of California at Davis School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of California - Riverside

B.A.,

Languages

English

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