Bio
Christi D. Rios is a distinguished family law attorney and founding partner of Rios & Rios, LLP, and she has dedicated over 25 years to exclusively serving families throughout Orange County, California. As a recognized leader in the family law community, Ms. Rios combines exceptional legal expertise with a compassionate approach to help clients navigate the most challenging periods of their lives.
Ms. Rios served as Commissioner on the Family Law Advisory Commission of the State Bar of California from 2009-2011, where she helped shape family law policy and practice standards throughout California. Ms. Rios has been selected to Super Lawyers for 2011-2026, a distinction limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. This selection is based on evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice, a distinction that confirms what others in the industry know: she is hardworking, prepared, and knowledgeable family law lawyer who works extremely hard for her clients’ objectives.
Education
- Western State University College of Law
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- California State University, Fullerton
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice
Honors & Awards
- Super Lawyers, 2011-2026
- Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars, 2004
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, 2009 – current
- President, Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2009 – 2010
- Orange County Bar Association – Board of Directors, 2003 – 2010
- Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1997 – 2020
- Commissioner on the Family Law Advisory Commission of the State Bar of California from 2009-2011
Certified Legal Specialties
- Family Law, California State Bar – Board of Legal Specialization
Areas of Practice
- 100% Family Law
Bar Admissions
- California, 1997