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Christopher Patrick Ford, Esq.
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Christopher Patrick Ford, Esq.

4.8
57 reviews

1 Meridian Vista Drive, Suite 255, Las Vegas, NV 89135

Adoption, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support and 6 more

About Christopher Patrick Ford, Esq.

Christopher is a member of the Family Law Bar in Nevada and he is licensed to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He was recognized by Martindale-Hubbell Ⓡ as a Distinguished Attorney in 2013 through 2018. He has been named to the Southern Nevada Legal Elite in 2011 and 2013-2018, recognizing him as one of the top 100 attorneys in Southern Nevada. Christopher has also been named to Nevada Business Magazine 2013 and 2014 Best Up & Coming Attorneys List, and recognized as an AVVO Rated Attorney since 2012.

Most recently Christopher was recognized by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys as a Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 (2014-2018) and National Trial Lawyers as a Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for the state of Nevada and the Top 100 Plaintiff’s Trial Lawyers in Nevada. Through his local practice, Christopher has amassed a myriad of experience navigating the family court system in Clark County, gaining comprehensive trial experience as well as substantial experience with the available alternate dispute resolution options in the local family law arena.

Life Outside of Legal Work

Born in South Dakota, but raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Christopher is proud to have obtained both his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Juris Doctorate from UNLV. As a long-standing member of the community, Christopher has enjoyed the opportunity to not only grow his legal practice but to also grow his own family here in the Las Vegas Valley. Currently, Christopher and his wife, Emma, spend a great deal of their time raising their three wonderful children. When not involved in one of the children’s activities or with the practice of law Christopher enjoys staying active by exercising, traveling, and watching/attending sporting events.

 

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Christopher Patrick Ford, Esq. got this award in 2021

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Christopher Patrick Ford, Esq. got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
June 04, 2014
Hired Attorney

Extremely knowledgeable and personable. Fights for you as if you were his own family or he was fighting for himself. Took his time explaining things to me and even though I was a pretty straight forward case - certainly not one of his more complicated cases, he treated me as if I was equally important to them. His office staff and his partner all knew about my case and my needs also and they helped me as a group. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an honest lawyer.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
August 28, 2019
Hired Attorney

Charges 4 hours for something that takes 20 minutes. Two days before I fired him I went to his office to get an up to date bill. I then went and hired a new attorney. When I asked for the remainder of my 4,000 dollars back they came up with 4,000 dollars in charges. There is a reason he has that nice office. He is a scam artist! He will purposely drag out the process. All attorneys know of his bad reputation. Stay far away!

 
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Posted by anonymous
February 05, 2012
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Services

Areas of Law

  • Family Law 3
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Spousal Support
  • Other 5
    • Adoption
    • Child Custody and Visitation
    • Father’s Rights
    • Property Division
    • Protective Orders

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $400 - $450/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Contingency Fee: 33% - 50%
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founding Partner/Owner
    Firm Name
    Ford Law, PLLC
  • Additional Links
    https://fordlawlv.com/attorneys/christopher-ford-esq/ https://fordlawlv.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2010, United States District Court for the District of Nevada
    2009, Nevada
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    William S. Boyd School of Law
    Class of 2009
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Nevada
    B.A.
    Political Science, Honors: Deans List

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