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Family and Divorce Law

600 Old Country Road, Suite 328, Garden City, NY 11530

Cheryl L. Jakinovich is an associate at the firm who passionately represents clients in all areas of matrimonial and family law, including custody, child support, parenting time, spousal support, equitable distribution, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and modification proceedings. She counsels clients in all aspects of their proceedings while considering each client’s specific needs and the unique circumstances of each case. Cheryl works with clients to get to the heart of what is most important to them. While Cheryl utilizes her negotiation skills in every case to assist clients in avoiding prolonged litigation, she is prepared to vigorously litigate on behalf of clients when a settlement cannot be reached. ? Cheryl earned her B.A. from St. John’s University and her J.D. from New York Law School. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, the Nassau County Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association. Cheryl has co-authored an article pertaining to appellate practice.

Family and Divorce Law

6898 S University Blvd, Littleton, CO 80122, USA

Christelle C. Beck is dedicated to her clients and assures that their legal rights are adamantly protected. She has over 18 years of civil litigation experience with an emphasis in Family Law and Employment Law. Christelle primarily focuses her practice in Family Law, International Family Law and Civil Litigation. Christelle has a diverse background giving her a unique perspective in her practice. Upon graduation from law school, she became a prosecutor for the City of San Diego. She moved to Colorado in 1993, setting up a successful private practice in Boulder, Colorado prior to her move to London, England in 2003. After obtaining her Master's Degree in Diplomatic Studies with Distinction, she had the opportunity to work as a Legal Officer in the Department of Civil Administration for the United Nations in Kosovo. Christelle has used her international experience teaching International Law as an adjunct professor with the University of Denver Sturm School of Law School and with international clients who have special legal issues relating to Family Law. Christelle is licensed to practice in California, Colorado and is on the Roll of Solicitors for England and Wales.

Family and Divorce Law

14221 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 210, Overland Park, KS 66223

A 1995 KU Law School alumni, I am licensed to practice law in the states of Kansas and Missouri. I devote my practice to providing every client with honesty, dedication, and wisdom to make the right decision for their situations; as well as passionate representation that is not often seen in the legal profession.

Family and Divorce Law

9191 R G Skinner Pkwy #703, Jacksonville, FL 32256, USA

Christie’s knowledge into the inner workings of DCF gives her an insight into dependency proceedings uncommon among family law attorneys. Christie Guerrero joined the law firm in 2012 after graduating top of her class and Magna Cum Laude from Florida Coastal School of Law. While at Florida Coastal, she was a member of the nationally ranked Moot Court team, a Law Review staff editor, and a member of the Phi Delta Phi honors fraternity. The pull that Christie experienced towards family law is unsurprising given her background experience. At the University of Florida, she focused her studies on family, youth, and community sciences. After graduation, Christie solidified her interest in family law while working as a Child Protective Investigator with the Department of Children and Families. Her knowledge into the inner workings of DCF gives her an insight into dependency proceedings uncommon among family law attorneys. Christie also worked as a Guardian Ad Litem, a specially trained representative who serves the unique role of advocating for the children’s best interests in family law and dependency cases. She also clerked for a federal magistrate judge and interned at an appellate law firm, both excellent experiences enhancing her gift for legal writing, analysis, and advocacy. Christie has a love for children which shines through every representation and has influenced her personal choices as well. Christie and her husband are licensed foster parents and work closely with local agencies to help serve children who have come into the dependency system, which are some of the most vulnerable children involved in the entire court system. Christie is the proud mother of a sweet little girl whom she was fortunate enough to adopt after contested litigation ensued. Her personal experience in the legal system through the process of adopting her daughter makes her an unparalleled advocate for anyone going through the same process. Just a few short years after she began practicing law, Christie had the honor of receiving the Leader in the Law award from the Florida Association of Women Lawyers in 2015. Since then, she has been recognized as a Rising Star Super Lawyer for the last three consecutive years. Most recently she was was included in the “Top 10 Under 40” by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys in 2019. Christie prides herself on her strong advocacy for families, especially in their inception. Her pride shines through in her work with the LGBTQ+ families which she serves. Christie is so well versed in the unique needs of LGBTQ+ families that she received the Best Lawyer in Jacksonville award in 2019 during the annual Rainbow Awards Ceremony. Christie is also an active member of the Family Law Inns of Court, Jacksonville Women’s Lawyers Association, Jacksonville Bar Association, and the Florida Adoption Council.

Family and Divorce Law

100 Pringle Ave Apt 235, Walnut Creek, CA 94596, USA

Christie Saenz has been practicing family law since 2010, and has significant experience in all areas of family law. She is detail-oriented and a skilled negotiator. Ms. Saenz handles her own cases in all areas of family law, including contested child custody, child and spousal support, and complex high-value division of assets. She is skilled in the preparation and negotiation of premarital and post-marital agreements. Ms. Saenz is well-versed in utilizing a variety of experts in her family law cases in order to achieve the optimal outcome for her clients, and has notable settlement and trial experience. She was named a 2018 and 2019 Super Lawyers Northern California Rising Star, a recognition that less than 2.5% of attorneys achieve. Ms. Saenz is licensed to practice law in the State of California, and earned her Juris Doctor at the University of California Davis in 2010. She graduated with honors from New York University in 2006 with a B.A. in Politics.