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I am and have been devoted to the law and particularly estate law for over 20 years. I have dedicated myself to expanding my estate practice beyond what many estate practitioners do by focusing on the estate litigation aspect of wills and trusts. This area is important to those who are defending a trust or will or have good cause to contest a trust or will. Let me put my knowledge and experience to work for you.
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Acquired: 1999
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45 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Probate
Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2021 | Probate
Amazing
She answered my questioned that I was worried about regarding probate and she is very knowledgeable!
Posted by Laurie | January 27, 2021 | Probate
Very smart and helpful
I consulted Christine about a summery preceding. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. She seems to be caring. I would definitely recommend her, if you have any probate needs in California Thank you for your help.
Posted by Mich | April 29, 2019 | Probate
Quick and concise.
Christine was very helpful in providing clarity about retrieving personal property from the deceased's rental home. Thank you!
Posted by Daniel Martino | September 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Experience, Expertise and Kindness
Christine is on point her knowledge of Probate and the legal process convinced me she was the right one for the job . I recommend her highly
Posted by Nancy | June 12, 2015 | Probate
Probate
Christine was very helpful in navigating probate through the court system. She was always available for questions by email or a phone call, she responded very quickly providing answers. Having never had to do anything like this before, she took the time to explain to me what needed to be done and w...
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney who is recognized as a leader in her field. She is generous with her time and her many insights. I wholeheartedly recommend her."
"Christine consistently provides direct and insightful responses to questions asked on Avvo, which shows her expertise in estate planning, probate and wills matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I always find myself agreeing with Ms. James on the questions she answers on Avvo"
"I have read many of Ms. James' answers to probate questions on Avvo. I have found her advice to be sound and practical. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. James has been providing many insightful comments on Avvo which I have agreed with for some time now. She is clearly a highly valuable asset to the community and her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christine and I have been opposite each other on a couple of matters. She is a pleasure to work with as she is professional and always working on getting the best result for her clients without filing unnecessary (i.e., expensive) motions and petitions that won't do anything but pad her pocket. She is known by the judges and other attorneys in the area as a high-quality lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I often find myself agreeing with her responses given to questions posted in the Avvo forum."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. James provides great advice to those in need. She takes time out of her day to answer questions on AVVO and point people in the right direction."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Christine is a highly skilled and well-known attorney in the legal community for her outstanding professionalism and work ethic. I highly recommend this lawyer to anyone who needs quality legal representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. James is consistently providing quality information on Avvo and donating her time to help people who have complex and important legal questions."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. James provides a much needed service on Avvo. She donates her time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."
"Christine is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for her outstanding professionalism. She was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating her time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt she will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within her main areas of practice."
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Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Lawyer of the Year, James Law Group
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Member, Nevada County Chamber of Commerce
2007 - 2013
Attorney, James Law Group
2000 - 2007
Partner, Ruby & Batista
2014 - Present
Nevada City Chamber of CommerceMember
2014 - Present
Grass Valley Chamber of CommerceMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Successful
Settlement in favor of my client
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Sister Stole My Inheritance
2013
The Truth About Trusts
2018
2012
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Christine earned significant contribution points in 2025.
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Can an executor of the will also be a signature on a will in the state of California
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17 Jan 2026