Atty. Christopher Engels

Atty. Christopher Engels

Christopher Engels is an experienced and thorough attorney who is dedicated to fight diligently and aggressively for his clients. One of his great strengths is bringing real life experience to the practice of law.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Engels at a glance

Christopher Engels is a Senior Partner based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Engels Law APC. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on divorce, formation, child custody, contracts, and family law. Admitted to practice in California (2015). Educated at Northwestern California School of Law (JD, 2014) and Washington State University (BA Dean, 2000). Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher Engels is an experienced and thorough attorney who is dedicated to fight diligently and aggressively for his clients
  • One of his great strengths is bringing real life experience to the practice of law
  • Chris is not just a lawyer, he is also a business owner
  • This gives him firsthand insight on how businesses run and operate in the real world and not just on paper
  • He understand the complexities of having dealing with employees, vendors, clients, insurances, and much more
  • Imagine a Lawyer On Your Side Who Understands Construction Better Than the Contractor Your Hired Having been through a divorce with children involved himself, Chris understands the pain and frustrations you may be experiencing
  • All divorces are unique and divorces are even more complicated when children are involved
  • When the time comes, you need a compassionate but aggressive attorney on your side to fight for you
  • With 25+ years of experience of being general contractor, Chris is an expert in the field of construction, both residential and commercial
  • Whether it is simple residential construction to post-tension concrete on large commercial projects, Chris is the lawyer for you
  • Let an Experienced Family Law Attorney Fight on Your Behalf for Legal Agreements and Resolutions That are in Your Family’s Best Interests

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Engels's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Engels handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Business Formation

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Child Custody & Visitation

Christopher Engels is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →

Contracts

Christopher Engels is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Costa Mesa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Engels

Where is Christopher Engels's law office located?
Christopher Engels's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Engels Law APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Engels handle?
Christopher Engels focuses on divorce, formation, child custody, contracts, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher Engels practiced law?
Christopher Engels has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Christopher Engels go to law school?
Christopher Engels earned their education at (JD, 2014); (BA Dean, 2000).
How can I contact Christopher Engels for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Northwestern California School of Law
- 2014
BA Dean
Washington State University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2015

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