Atty. Christopher John Sunnen
Christopher John Sunnen is a lawyer practicing divorce & family law, child custody and visitation, child support and 11 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Washington University, and has been licensed for 19 years.
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Christopher John Sunnen is a Principal based in San Diego, California, practicing at Sunnen Law. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, bankruptcy, and child support. Admitted to practice in California (2007), U.S. District Court Southern District of California (2007), and U.S. District Court Central District of California U.S. Tax Court (2018). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D. Dean, 2004) and Washington University B.A. Political Science and History (—). Active member of San Diego Family Law Bar Association State Bar of California San Diego County Bar Association San Diego Chamber of Commerce Elite Lawyer Lawyers of Distinction Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher John Sunnen is a lawyer practicing divorce & family law, child custody and visitation, child support and 11 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Washington University, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Christopher practices at Sunnen Law in San Diego, CA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Christopher John Sunnen is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in California →
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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 San Diego 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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