Christopher Hans Knauf

Christopher Hans Knauf

3.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 29 years

Litigation Lawyer Practice Areas: Litigation, Civil Rights, Consumer Protection ... +2 more

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 20%

Disability, gender, race, sexual orientation, and others.

29 years | 250 cases

20%
Consumer Protection 20%

Our cases focus on trade school or educational fraud, as well as mental health parity in health care.

29 years | 50 cases

20%
Discrimination 20%

Disability rights is our focus, but we are interested in any and all civil rights matters, including Title IX, gender, race, sexual orientation, and others.

29 years | 250 cases

20%
Education 20%

We focus on special education (K-12), as well as discrimination and failure to accommodate disabilities in postsecondary and professional/trade schools.

29 years | 200 cases

20%
Litigation 20%

Civil litigation in disability rights, special education, employment, fair housing, and consumer rights.

29 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-700 per hour

Contingency

30%-50%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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Location

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Christopher Hans Knauf's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Education

Posted by Parvin | April 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Education

Disappointing Experience with Attorney Christopher Due to Poor Communication and Delays

I sought legal assistance from Attorney Christopher following an unexpected dismissal from my university. Initially, his prompt and engaging responses encouraged me to engage in his services. However, the quality of our interactions did not align with my initial expectations after securing his servic...es. Following my initial payment, I experienced a significant decline in communication. Responses to my emails became infrequent, and mostly, I received no replies at all. Despite repeated attempts to initiate contact, our first official consultation—typically complimentary with most attorneys—was delayed repeatedly for over three months, even though I had already made a payment. This lack of responsiveness was particularly challenging during a vulnerable period in my life, exacerbating my distress and ultimately necessitating medical treatment for depression. While experiences can vary between clients, it is crucial to share that the support and guidance I was promised were not delivered in my case. For those in search of legal representation, considering an attorney's reliability and consistency in communication may be crucial.

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Christopher Hans Knauf's Lawyer Endorsements

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David German

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Knauf is an excellent attorney who gets great results for his clients. I strongly endorse him."

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Samuel Luton

Discrimination lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Friend

"Chris is a fantastic lawyer and a fantastic person. There is no one I know that gives more attention to details than Chris. I heartily endorse him."

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Michael Waterstone

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris is a top-notch lawyer - I endorse him without reservation!"

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Samuel Luton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Surisa Rivers

Education lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star Award, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1996

Shattuck Award, USC Law School

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Knauf Associates

2003 - 2006

Associate, Lozano Smith

1998 - 2003

Civil Rights Attorney, Disability Rights Legal Center

1996 - 1998

Law Fellow, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Associations

2015 - Present

California Association of Parent and Children's Advocates

Member

2012 - Present

Westside Center for Independent Living

Board Vice President

2010 - Present

Disability Rights Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Santa Monica Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2015

Santa Monica Disabilities Commission

Co-Founder, Commissioner, Former Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Cox v. Patel

Jury verdict for Plaintiff

Barrios v. CIF

Successful appeal; settled thereafter

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Education

1996

USC Law School

Juris Doctor

1991

Univ of California at Los Angeles

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2014

So Cal Fair Housing Conference

Service Animals and the Fair Housing Act

Languages

Spanish

English

Farsi

American Sign Language

Korean

Tagalog

Activity

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