SAN DIEGO DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS
A Family Law Attorney With A Reputation For Results-driven, Client-center Representation
Led by Christopher J. Sunnen, Esq., CFLS, Sunnen Law brings more than 25 years of attorney experience to divorce and family law matters involving litigation, negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
The firm represents clients in divorce, military divorce, and same-sex divorce, from highly complex cases involving significant assets and child custody concerns to matters focused on a more straightforward resolution.
Sunnen Law serves clients throughout San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Chula Vista, El Cajon, Encinitas, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Vista, and Oceanside. The firm also represents clients throughout Southern California, including Temecula and communities in Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange counties. Client meetings are held at our downtown San Diego office.
Call (619) 255-9551 or use our contact form to schedule a confidential consultation.
With over 25 years of family law experience, Christopher J. Sunnen, Esq., CFLS, focuses on trial litigation, restraining orders, complex child custody matters, and divorce. He also serves as Minor’s Counsel for children in high-conflict custody cases.
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We take the time to get to know you so we can identify the best legal solutions for your unique circumstances. We understand that a divorce proceeding will end, but contact involving children’s issues may continue for many years. That is why we seek resolutions that enable families to move forward with comfort and dignity.
See why families trust Sunnen Law. Call 619-255-9551 or email us today to schedule a confidential consultation with Christopher J. Sunnen, Esq., CFLS. Every problem has a solution, and we are devoted to helping you find the right path forward.
Every family is unique, and so is every divorce and family-law case. Some matters can be resolved through focused negotiation or mediation, while others require a stronger litigation strategy. Sunnen Law works to make the process as clear and manageable as possible.
Our team takes the time to understand your priorities and tailor our approach to your needs. Clients receive experienced attorney oversight throughout the case, from initial strategy through settlement, mediation, hearing, or trial.
We provide family-law services involving divorce, high-net-worth and business-owner divorce, military divorce, child custody, support, move-away requests, mediation, and civil-harassment and domestic-violence restraining orders. The firm also assists clients with bankruptcy matters.
Christopher J. Sunnen, Esq., CFLS has more than 25 years of experience as an attorney and extensive experience in trial litigation, negotiation, and mediation. He was recognized by San Diego Magazine as the Face of Divorce Law from 2021 through 2026 and has been recognized as an Elite Lawyer since 2022.
Let Sunnen Law address the legal complexities so you can focus on moving forward with confidence.
As seen on KUSI News and Voted San Diego’s Best of 2025 by the San Diego Union-Tribune Readers’ Choice, and the Face of Divorce Law by San Diego Magazine (January 2026), lead attorney Christopher J. Sunnen, Esq., CFLS has established a reputation for handling complex family law cases. His in depth litigation trial experience and trial advocacy have established our firm as one of the premier divorce and family law firms in san diego county. We passionately advocate for your family’s best interests at every turn.
Our approach combines assertive advocacy with compassionate, practical service. Clients receive personal attention and strategies tailored to their circumstances. Every California family law matter is unique. With more than 25 years of experience as an attorney, Christopher J. Sunnen understands how local courts approach complex issues and works to move cases forward efficiently while protecting each client’s interests.
