About Christine Hayes
Christine Hayes Sickler is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1976 and holds bar number 71344. Her license is currently in active status. Ms. Sickler is a managing partner at the Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider, A.P.C., a family law firm located in San Diego, California. She has been practicing law for over 49 years, serving clients throughout the San Diego area.
Ms. Sickler earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (formerly Hastings College of the Law) in 1976. Prior to law school, she completed her undergraduate education at the University of California, Los Angeles, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in 1973. During her time at UCLA, she developed a strong foundation in the sciences, which has informed her analytical approach to legal issues.
Ms. Sickler specializes in family law, focusing on cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, and prenuptial agreements. She represents individuals and families at all stages of legal proceedings, including litigation, negotiations, and trials. Her practice encompasses both contested and uncontested matters, aiming to achieve equitable solutions for her clients.
Throughout her career, Ms. Sickler has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. She has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal. Prior to joining the Law Offices of Beatrice L. Snider in 1985, she was engaged in general legal practice, gaining substantial civil and criminal trial experience. In 1991, she became a Certified Specialist in Family Law, a designation granted by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Ms. Sickler is an active member of several professional organizations, including the State Bar of California, the San Diego County Bar Association (Family Law Section), the San Diego Family Law Bar Association, and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. She has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the San Diego Superior Court, Family Law Division, and has lectured on family law topics for organizations such as The Rutter Group, the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, and the San Diego Family Law Bar Association. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
