Av. Christopher C. Happ
Christopher C. Happ is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and is licensed to practice law in the State of California.
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Christopher C. Happ is a Principal Attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Happ Law Group P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2007). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A. University, 2000). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of California San Diego County Bar Association. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher C. Happ is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and is licensed to practice law in the State of California
- Mr. Happ grew up in upstate New York
- He earned his bachelors, masters and law degrees from the University of Pittsburgh before moving to San Diego in 2007 to take advantage of the city's beautiful year-round weather
- Upon being sworn in to practice law, Mr. Happ immediately opened Happ Law Group P.C
- Since its founding, Happ Law Group P.C. has been a firm exclusively devoted to representing individuals involved in family law disputes
- Mr. Happ has prepared pleadings and discovery, negotiated settlements and litigated contested hearings/trials involving all aspects of family law, including, but not limited to, custody/visitation, child and spousal support, property characterization and division, enforcement of judgments, and domestic violence
- His clients have ranged from individuals with modest income to those with cases involving millions of dollars of assets
- When not practicing law, Mr. Happ enjoys playing tennis and golf as well as competing in triathlons (which includes completing Ironman Louisville in 2016 and racing in the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in 2018)
- He is also former starting shortstop for the Siena College (1996-1998) and University of Pittsburgh (1998-2000) baseball teams as well as a former college basketball referee
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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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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 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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