Christina L. Smith

Counsel

Christina L. Smith

Practice Area

Family Law

Contact

(206) 654-2409

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Attorney bio

Christina is a highly skilled attorney who brings a wealth of legal experience to her diverse family law practice.

After beginning her legal career working with child victims of abuse and neglect, she spent several years as a civil defense litigator. She soon returned to her personal and professional passion of working with people going through the extremely difficult experiences inherent in divorce. She practices family law with a sincere motivation to help people in crisis. Christina is experienced in divorce cases involving complex parenting and financial issues and she also represents clients in collaborative law cases and has extensive mediation experience.

Christina’s analytical and strategic approach to family law is a clear benefit, and she brings additional training and certification in Dispute Resolution, Collaborative Law Training and Guardian Ad Litem service to better serve all her clients.

Education

University of Washington School of Law

J.D., 2001

Seattle University

B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Sociology, 1994

Recognition & Activities

Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America^® in the practice area of Family Law
“Rising Star,” Super Lawyers Magazine Washington
Dispute Resolution Center of King County, Mediation Training Certification, Seattle, WA 2018
Collaborative Law Training, Seattle, WA 2018
Clark County Bar Association Title 26 Guardian Ad Litem Certificate of Completion, Vancouver, WA 2009

After 2 1/2 years of my exhusband dragging his feet, his lawyer pushing unethical, and my former lawyer seemingly unable to do her job, I hired Christina. I was so grateful for her help. She was patient, sympathetic, and tenacious - exactly what I needed to FINALLY wrap up the fiasco that my divorce proceedings had become. I genuinely appreciate how (well) she handled my legal issues, while keeping me fully informed. If I find myself in need of legal advice again, I will not hesitate to conctact Christina. I highly recommend her!

—Kristen - via AVVO

Christina is an extraordinary family law attorney who handled my highly contentious and very complex divorce. At all times, she remained focused on the well being of my child and was highly committed to a residential plan that reflected her experience and deep understanding of what was most important for the psychological/emotional health of my child. Specifically, she guided through the process of reviewing and documenting issues and concerns that were highly relevant to the final residential plan. In addition, she was able to throughly and comprehensively review large sets of financial documents including forensic accounting and executed appropriate timely legal actions /briefs that ultimately led to a well considered property/financial settlement. She exercised sound and forward thinking with the understanding of legal precedents. I can not emphasize enough, the professionalism, the dedication and caring that she exhibited at all times through a period of over two years. I would recommend her unconditionally and with great trust.

—Anonymous - via AVVO

Great lawyer who helped me out with a very complicated divorce case and aftermath. We won and the kids were protected, much appreciated Christina!

—Anonymous - via AVVO

In a very difficult situation I was uncomfortable to approach, I was lucky enough to find an attorney like Carol Bailey and Christina Smith. They made me feel comfortable in my situation and gave me support in my decision. They made ever effort to make the cost of my divorce as low as possible. The service I was provided was professional, informative and supportive. I always felt they had my best interest at heart. At the end of the day, I felt they stood behind me ever step of the way which I needed and appreciated. I would recommend them highly.

—Carol - via AVVO