Atty. Christopher Trevor Hines

Atty. Christopher Trevor Hines

Mr. Christopher Trevor Hines is a lawyer practicing charities and not-for-profit, corporate, entrepreneurs and 5 other areas of law.

Foster City Foster City 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Trevor Hines at a glance

Christopher Trevor Hines is a patent, family law, business, and ip attorney based in Foster City, California. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2002), District of Columbia (2003), and California (2008). Educated at CColumbia University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Columbia University School of Law, New York NY Yale University, New Haven CT (—). Active member of Business Section) •California State Bar Association •District of Columbia Bar Association •Maryland State Bar Association (Business Section, Memberships •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Foster City, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Christopher Trevor Hines is a lawyer practicing charities and not-for-profit, corporate, entrepreneurs and 5 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a degree from Columbia University School of Law, New York NY, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Christopher practices in Foster City, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Trevor Hines's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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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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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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 Foster City 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 Trevor Hines

Where is Christopher Trevor Hines's law office located?
Christopher Trevor Hines's law practice is located in Foster City, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Trevor Hines handle?
Christopher Trevor Hines focuses on patent, family law, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher Trevor Hines practiced law?
Christopher Trevor Hines has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Christopher Trevor Hines go to law school?
Christopher Trevor Hines earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (—).
How can I contact Christopher Trevor Hines for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
CColumbia University School of Law
- 2002
Columbia University School of Law, New York NY Yale University, New Haven CT
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003
California
Admitted: 2008

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