Christie Bara Mitchell-Guttman

Christie Mitchell was referred to us by a very close friend after we had struggled with a few attorneys in the past. Our situation has been ongoing for over 15 years and we are well versed in the tumultuous family court system. We met with Christie back in 2013 to review our current situation and dis...cuss the past details of our case. She reviewed the case information carefully, asked the right questions, and provided clear and concise recommendations. She provided us her opinion on how likely certain outcomes would be, no sugar coating, no fluff. If she didn't believe the case direction had a good chance of prevail, she explained why and steered us in another direction. In our case, the opposing lawyer wrote pages upon pages of fluffy opinion that in the end meant very little in the courtroom (and actually cost the other party quite a bit), while Christie wrote crisp statements with the facts that drove home the point. The opposing council filed multiple motions over and over when not obtaining the outcome that favored them and Christie was amazing at pointing this behavior out to the court with a positive outcome. She is well known in the industry and has spent enough time in the courtroom to understand each judges personalities. We have just closed out our 4 year saga and were very thankful to have Christie as our attorney along the way.

I was referred to Christie Mitchell by a friend in 2012 and had seen her in court prior to that. During our consultation she advised me on what to do but was honest in saying I didn't need to hire her at that point. Once my case got more complicated I went ahead and hired her for peace of mind and he...r expertise. She has been by my side and has been a great support, resource, and attorney since I hired her. I had a different attorney prior to Christie that was good but seemed to be more interested in charging me rather than doing what was best for my kids and myself. Christie is more interested in doing what's best and cost effective for her clients. I have had to deal with multiple mediations and court hearings since 2012 but only due to the other party and the court system. I will be going back to court again soon, hopefully for the last time but I am secure and confident since Christie will be by my side.

I will always recommend Christie to anyone I know because she is very knowledgeable about family law. Christie took the time to get to know me and why I was fighting for my daughter's rights. I had a lawyer before her that was always telling me "no that won't work" not Christie. She was honest and to...ld me what I needed to hear and not sugar coat it and explained to me what the law was and not beat around the bush. I so appreciated that. I always knew where I stood with her prior to going into court and I was so well informed by Christie. I consider Christie my friend not just my lawyer she made me feel like I was family and that is what I needed during my child custody hearings. Anyone will be lucky to have her as their lawyer.

I was referred to Christie Mitchell after paying a lawyer $15,000 and not having him resolve any issues for me. Christie picked up the ball and ran with it in minimal time. She is reasonably priced, ethical and gets issues resolved in the utmost professional manner. Christie is very honest about how ...she feels the outcome will play out and therefore it allows for reassurance and preparedness when appearing in court. I have referred many friends to Christie, all of whom have been beyond pleased with the services she provided and the outcome of their case. In fact, they too have referred their acquaintances to Christie also. Christie is well liked and respected within the Sacramento court system and it is apparent when she goes in front of the judge. If you are looking for a professional, honest, knowledgeable and reasonably priced family lawyer.......call Christie Mitchell, you will be pleased with the outcome.