Christopher J. Sunnen, Esq., CFLS

About Christopher J. Sunnen, Esq., CFLS

Since 2007, Christopher J. Sunnen has been immersed in the practice of law, specializing as a Certified Family Law Specialist and fulfilling the role of Minor's Counsel in high-conflict custody cases involving children. A distinguished member of the State Bar of California and the San Diego County Bar Association, Sunnen is widely recognized as a leader in his field. San Diego Magazine named him the Face of Divorce Law from 2021 to 2023, and the San Diego Union Tribune Readers voted him as San Diego's Best during the same period.

Acknowledged for his expertise, Sunnen has been featured on KUSI News and The Pulse Network, where he shared insights on various legal topics. He extends his knowledge to his peers through lectures delivered via ProLawCLE. Sunnen's proficiency lies in handling diverse cases, including litigation involving domestic violence restraining orders, complex financial matters, property characterization and apportionment, premarital and marital agreements, as well as high-income and high-standard-of-living child and spousal support cases.

Understanding the challenges his clients face, Sunnen strives to be a trusted and zealous advocate as they navigate the intricate and emotional terrain of their legal issues. With over sixteen years of experience as a trial litigator, he safeguards his clients' rights both inside and outside the courtroom, offering professional solutions to complex cases. His comprehensive approach spans the spectrum of family law matters, encompassing child custody and support, spousal support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, dissolution of marriage, domestic violence restraining orders, property valuation, division of property, and post-divorce issues.