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About Celeste M. Christo at a glance
Celeste M. Christo is a divorce, child custody, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1997) and Maine (1997). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1997) and Rivier College (B.S., 1994). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Portsmouth, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Celeste M. Christo is a lawyer practicing criminal, marital, personal injury and 7 other areas of law
- Celeste received a B.S. degree from Rivier College in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Celeste practices in Portsmouth, NH
Practice Areas Explained
Celeste M. Christo's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Celeste M. Christo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Celeste M. Christo is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in New Hampshire →
Celeste M. Christo is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in New Hampshire →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Celeste M. Christo is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Hampshire →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Celeste M. Christo is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in New Hampshire →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Celeste M. Christo is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Hampshire →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire
Practicing law in New Hampshire. Legal matters in New Hampshire are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portsmouth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Hampshire state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Hampshire brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Hampshire courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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