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.
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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.
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- 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
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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.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Christopher Engels is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in California →
Christopher Engels is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →
Christopher Engels is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in California →
Christopher Engels is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Christopher Engels is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in California →
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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