Christina M. Wickers

Top rated Estate & Trust Litigation attorney in Torrance, California

Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP
Christina M. Wickers
Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP

Practice Areas: Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law; view more

Licensed in California since: 2012

Education: Western State University College of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2020, 2022
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Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP

2790 Skypark Drive
Suite 209
Torrance, CA 90505 Visit website

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Practice Areas:  Estates & Trusts, Elder Abuse, Conservatorships, Real Property, Business Litigation, Family 

Ms. Wickers is the Managing Partner of Wickers, Wickers & Admans LLP.  Ms. Wickers handles clients legal needs including representing clients in trial, and appeals.  In March of 2021, Ms. Wickers was shortlisted for the Women in Law Awards 2021, by Lawyer Monthly Magazine, recognizing her achievement and success in the legal industry.  Click here to read the article.  Christina Wickers has obtained a Top Attorney Avvo Rating of 10/10.  She has also been selected by Super Lawyers, Rising Stars List, for Southern California, in 2020 and 2022 as a top rated Trusts and Estates Litigation Attorney in Southern California.  No more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State of California are named to the Super Lawyers, Rising Star List.  Also in 2020, Ms. Wickers has been included in the American Registry  as "Southern California's Top Young Attorneys" which was published in Los Angeles Magazine, July of 2020 as well as being published in the Los Angeles Business Journal in June of 2021 for the Women's Leadership Award.

Ms. Wickers attended Loyola Marymount University and graduated from California State University Northridge receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a Finance Emphasis.  She obtained her Juris Doctor from Western State College of Law.

Ms. Wickers authored an article for the California State Bar, Trusts and Estates Quarterly titled, Das Closes the Door on Civil Liability for Financial Institutions Failure to Make Mandated Elder Abuse Report, Volume 16, Issue 4. Click here to view the article.

During law school, she worked close to full time at this office, while earning the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence in Property; working on Western State's Law Review as a:  Student Writer, Symposium Editor and, served on Law Review Board of Directors as their Media Editor.

At law school, she also received a Certificate of Distinguished Public Service and worked with the students serving on the WSU Student Bar Association as the Class Representative for two years.  Ms. Wickers also wrote a monthly article in the WSU newspaper, The Precedent called "Ask Christina" and served as the Vice President for their Federalist Society.

Additionally, in the Spring of 2012, Ms. Wickers and Ms. Elmira Danyelian won Second Place at the California State Bar 2012 Negotiation Competition at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law. Participating schools included Loyola Law School, UC Berkley School of Law, UC Davis School of Law, UC Hastings College of the Law, UCLA School of Law, University of San Francisco School of Law, Chapman University School of Law, California Western School of Law, Empire College School of Law, Golden Gate University School of Law, Santa Clara University School of Law, Southwestern School of Law, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, University of San Francisco School of Law and Whittiier School of Law.  In 2011, Ms. Wickers was a California State Bar Certified Law Clerk at the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office in the Hard Core Gang Unit.

In 2012-2013 Ms. Wickers was an assistant coach to the WSU Negotiation Team.  In December 2013, she served as a judge the American Collegiate's Moot Court Association, Regional Moot Court Competition, at Long Beach State.  She also served as a judge in the 10th Annual American Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Mock Trial Competition.

Some Non-Profit organizations that Christina Wickers has volunteered for include:  American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Beach Cities; Hope 4 Kids, San Pedro; Cancer Support Community, Redondo Beach; Orangewood Children's Foundation, Orange;  Elks Lodge Redondo Beach.

Practice areas

Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Marital Property, Name Change, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Trusts, Will Contests, Wills

  • 60% Estate & Trust Litigation
  • 20% Estate Planning & Probate
  • 20% Family Law

First Admitted: 2012, California

Professional Webpage: https://wickerslaw.com/about/christinamwickers/

Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Western States Bar Association, 1L and 2L Student Representative, 2008–2011, 2011
  • Court Appointed Counsel for the Los Angeles Superior Court representing Proposed Conservatee's rights (2018 to present)., 2023
  • CAALA Member 2016 to Present, 2023
  • South Bay Bar Association Member 2012-Present, 2023
  • Los Angeles County Bar Member from 2012-Present, 2023
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Daily Journal, Verdicts and Settlements, Case/Number IN Re:  The James Leslie Alford Living Trust/ 30-2014-00749848-PR-TR-CJC; Undue Influence, Financial Elder Abuse.  , 2017
Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Volunteer, Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Orange, 2012
  • Volunteer, Cancer Support Community, Redondo Beach, 2012
  • Volunteer, American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Beach Cities, 2007
  • Judge, 10th Annual American Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Mock Trial Competition, 2013
  • Assistant Coach, WSU Negotiation Team, 2012-2013, 2013
  • Ms. Wickers currently volunteers for organizations such as Hope for Kids, San Pedro; Elks Lodge, Redondo Beach; Saint James Catholic Church; Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic and Legal Voices;  Jim Murray Memorial Foundation.   She also serves as Court Appointed Counsel in Los Angeles County on Conservatorship cases., 2021
Honors/Awards:
  • Rising Stars List, Super Lawyers, 2020
  • Recognizing her achievement and success in the legal industry and was Winner in the category of – Estates, Trusts & Family Law – Lawyer of the Year in 2022., Estates, Trusts & Family Law Lawyer of the Year, Women In Law Awards, Lawyer Monthly Magazine, 2022
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2022
  • Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of California, Family Law., Top 10 Attorney Award Family Law, National Academy of Family Law Attorney's, 2021
  • Winner in the category of Trusts & Estates - USA., Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards, Lawyer Monthly Magazine, 2020
  • National Academy of Family Law Attorney's Top Ten Ranking in the State of California 2021, National Academy of Family Law Attorney's, 2021
  • Women's Leadership Award, Los Angeles Business Journal - June 2021, 2021
  • Southern California’s Top Young Attorneys, American Registry, Published in Los Angeles Magazine, 2020
  • Recognizing Ms. Wickers achievement and success in the legal industry and winner of the category of Trusts & Estates - USA., Women in Law Awards 2021, Lawyer Monthly Magazine, 2021
  • Highest commendation for outstanding community service to the disadvantaged and disabled children of Hope 4 Kids Full Armor Mentors.  For dedication, commitment and generosity to the youth of the 15th Council District., City of Los Angeles Certificate of Commendation, City of Los Angeles, Joe Buscaino, Councilmember 15th District, 2019
  • Outstanding Community Service to children and famalies Hope 4 Kids in 2016., Certificate of Recognition, City of Los Angeles, State of California, 2016
  • Certificate of Recognition-Outstanding Community Service, City of Carson, 2013, Certificate of Recognition-Outstanding Community Service, City of Carson, 2013
  • Certificate of Distinguished Public Service, Western State College of Law, 2012, Certificate of Distinguished Public Service,, Western State College of Law,, 2012
  • Academic Excellence Property, Witkin, 2009, Academic Excellence Property, Witkin, 2009
  • Certificate of Appreciation-Dedication to Children, City of Los Angeles, 2013, Certificate of Appreciation-Dedication to Children, City of Los Angeles, 2013
  • 2nd Place, Negotiation Competition, California State Bar, 2012, 2nd Place, Negotiation Competition, California State Bar, 2012
  • On behalf or the City of Los Angeles, thanks to Ms. Wickers for her time and dedication to the 2013 Hope 4 Kids/San Pedro Elks Lodge "Toys for Tots."  Also commending her contributions to the children of the community during the holiday season and beyond., Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles, 2013
  • The highest level attainable through the Schools Public Service Program.  Her service included a meaningful mix of work on behalf of the County Prosecutor's office of Los Angeles, in the Hard Core Gang Unit, under attorney Alva Lin, and one of the County's most successful faith-biased charities, serving abused and at-risk children.  She generously donated her time despite a demanding law school schedule and a position of exceptional responsiblity with the Law Office of Rodney W. Wickers, Certificate of Exemplary Public Service, Western State University College of Law, 2012
  • Outstanding community service to the disadvantaged children and families of Hope 4 Kids in 2017.  By Joe Buscaino, Councilmember 15th District, Eric Garcetti, Mayor., Certificate of Recognition, City of Los Angeles, 2017
  • Beach Cities Relay for Life, Event Co-Chair of the 2008 Relay for Life., Exceptional Dedication, American Cancer Society, 2008
  • Academic Excellence in Property., Witkin Award, Witkin & Western State University College of Law, 2009
  • Outstanding community service to disadvantaged and disabled children of Hope 4 Kids Full Armor Mentors.  Dedication, commitment ang generosity to the youth of the 15th Council District.  Signed by Joe Buscaino, Councilmember 15th District., Certificate of Commendation, City of Los Angeles, 2019
  • Time, and dedication to the children in the community., Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles, 2015
  • For outstanding valuable service to the residents of Los Angeles. For commitment and dedication to the community., Certificate of Congressional Commendation, US House of Representatives, 2013
  • In recognition and sincerest appreciation for outstanding community service and inspirational dedication in support of the Hope for Kids and San Pedro Elks Lodge Christmas Outreach.  Exceptional leadership and remarkable contributions to the community., Certificate of Recognition, The City of Carson, 2013
  • Second Place, California State Bar Environmental Law Negotiation Competition, California State Bar, 2012
  • For outstanding community service provided to Hope 4 Kids disadvantaged and disabled children and their families, at the annual "Christmas Outreach" event. , City of Los Angeles Certificate of Appreciation, Janice Hahn, Councilwoman 15th District, 2009
  • In honor of outstanding and valuable service to the residents of Los Angeles.  In recognition of commitment and dedication to the community., Certificate of Congressional Commendation, U.S. House of Representatives, 2013
Educational Background:
  • Ms. Wickers attended Loyola Marymount University and graduated from California State University Northridge receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a Finance Emphasis, 2007
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • California State Bar, Trusts and Estates Quarterly titled, Das Closes the Door on Civil Liability for Financial Institutions Failure to Make Mandated Elder Abuse Report, Volume 16, Issue 4, Author, Das Closes the Door on Civil Liability for Financial Institutions Failure to Make Mandated Elder Abuse Report, California State Bar, Trusts and Estates Quarterly, Trusts & Estates, 2010
  • Symposium Editor, Western State Law Review, 2010–2011, Editor, Symposium, Western State Law Review, 2011
  • Board of Directors, Western State Law Review, 2011–2012, Board of Directors, Western State Law Review, Western State Law Review, 2012
  • Worked with speakers, students and staff to produce the yearly Law Review Symposium on various legal topics., Symposium Board, Western State University Law Review, 2011
  • On board of the Law Review.  Reviewed articles for publication, maintained and directed all online presence, including creating the website for law review., Media Editor, Western State University Law Review, 2011
  • Wrote the article that was published in the California State Bar Trust and Estates Quarterly on Financial Elder Abuse, 2009–2010, Student Writer, Western State University Law Review, 2010
  • Reviewed articles to be considered for publication.  Created and maintained all online presence for the Law Review., Board Member, Media Editor, Western State University Law Review, 2012
Other Outstanding Achievements:
  • Featured in Lawyer Monthly Magazine for Trust and Estate law., 2022
  • Choir Member LA Lawyers Philharmonic & Legal Voices 2013–2014, 2013
  • Environmental Law Section of the State of California, 13th Annual Student Negotiations Competition, March 23, 2012, 2nd Place, 2012
Firm News (Newsletters):
  • Answered questions presented by students in the monthly news letter for the law school., Ask Christina, Western State College Of Law Students
Industry Groups:
  • Legal

Office location for Christina M. Wickers

2790 Skypark Drive
Suite 209
Torrance, CA 90505

Phone: 310-905-6452

Selections

2 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2020, 2022

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