Atty. Christopher Jay Orriss

Atty. Christopher Jay Orriss

Christopher Jay Orriss is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family law, municipal law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Jersey City Jersey City 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (844) 853-1996 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Christopher Jay Orriss at a glance

Christopher Jay Orriss is a family law, litigation, and government attorney based in Jersey City, New Jersey. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Scranton (B.S., 1992). Serands clients in Jersey City, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher Jay Orriss is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, family law, municipal law
  • Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Scranton in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Christopher practices in Jersey City, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Jay Orriss's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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

Christopher Jay Orriss is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Christopher Jay Orriss is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Christopher Jay Orriss is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

Looking for additional New Jersey attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Jersey City or all attorneys in New Jersey.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Jay Orriss

Where is Christopher Jay Orriss's law office located?
Christopher Jay Orriss's law practice is located in Jersey City, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Jay Orriss handle?
Christopher Jay Orriss focuses on family law, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Christopher Jay Orriss practiced law?
Christopher Jay Orriss has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Christopher Jay Orriss go to law school?
Christopher Jay Orriss earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact Christopher Jay Orriss for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Jay Orriss directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1995
B.S.
University of Scranton
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1995

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.