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The Haynes Law Firm, APLCManaging Partner
Crista Haynes
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Crista Haynes

3.7
53 reviews

631-B West State Street, Redlands, CA 92373

Family Law, Criminal Law, Adoption Law and 73 more

About Crista Haynes

Crista is the Managing Partner of The Haynes Law Firm, APLC located in Redlands, CA. The Haynes Law Firm, APLC is a boutique law firm offering clients legal assistance in the areas of Family law, Criminal law, and Juvenile law. Crista prides herself on offering empathetic, educated, and experienced legal services at affordable rates. Crista is a proud member of the Board of Advisors for the University of Laverne, College of Law, where she attended law school, she is a proud member of the Board of Directors of the Social Justice Advocacy Project, she volunteers her time with the San Bernardino County Youth Court and is a member of several bar associations in Southern California including the Western San Bernardino Bar Association, the San Bernardino County Bar Association, Riverside County Bar Association as well as the American Bar Association. Crista graduated from Law School in May 2011 and was admitted to the California State Bar in December 2011.

 

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Crista Haynes got this award in 2021

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Crista Haynes got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by Amy
August 03, 2022
Hired Attorney

My Family Law Case had been going on for 12 years before I found Crista. I wish I had found her sooner. Crista was able to achieve in one hearing what 10 other attorneys had not been able to achieve in that 12 year period. How did she do it? She knew the law and how to apply it to achieve the best outcome. Hands down, Crista is the very best! To add a cherry on top, her team supports her so that she can do the good work of protecting families. They are eager to help and her office is every bit as efficient as she. Don’t look any further, Crista is the best!

 
Divorce
Posted by Joyce
April 21, 2022
Hired Attorney

I can only say that I highly recommend The Haynes Law Firm! I was an emotional mess, having suffered 17 years of abuse when I hired The Haynes Law Firm ro pick up the pieces of my case and really fight for me. I was so happy to find a lagal team that was so professional and also so very compassionate! Claudia Jimenez worked tirelessly in assisting Ms.Haynes in winning my case! Do yourself a favor and hire the Haynes Law Firm!

 
Restraining Orders
Posted by Julie
January 17, 2025
Hired Attorney

I have never had to hire a lawyer before, however, I needed a family law lawyer for a situation I found myself in. I hired Crista Haynes of The Haynes Law Firm to represent me. She was professional, knowledgeable, and showed up to all my hearings. I felt like she really cared about me and my case. She represented me well in court and I got the outcome I desired. I also worked quite a bit with Jenni, the executive paralegal there. She was professional, friendly, helpful, and answered all my questions, and there were times I had quite a bit of questions. I found the whole office to be efficient and prepared. I would highly recommend this law firm for any family law related services.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
January 26, 2023
Hired Attorney

Exactly what you expect for the price, good legal work isn't cheap, its good thing Crista offered me payment option. she was very good very understanding and everything she did for me was explained really well. divorce sucks she made it easier. Thank you Crista! and all involved!!

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
January 28, 2017
Hired Attorney

Life is full of surprises , I found myself dealing with the worse experience of my life .... I was very grateful for all the help Crista gave me and my son

Expungements
Posted by anonymous
April 10, 2025
Hired Attorney

I spoke to my lawyer once and never spoke to her again. Everything was done through a paralegal, which is fine, but I had to provide all the information, including stuff that was very easily able to be looked up by the firm yet the burden was given to me completely. I provided everything and other than file the actual Order for the hearing, I provided all materials myself. On the day of the hearing, she did not show and had an associate show, who had never met me, nor was familiar with me or my case. Overall, the case was won, but no thanks to my lawyer, who, after seeing her picture on here, now know what she even looks like. Overall, very dissatisfied.

 
Child Custody
Posted by Reynisha
December 28, 2023
Hired Attorney

My experience with Crista Haynes was horrendous. She talked a great game during consultation. As soon as I hired her, everything changed. Her attitude and demeanor toward a paying client is abhorrent. I've never been yelled at by an attorney over the phone. I had to tell her she needed to lower her voice when talking to me. She frequently made deals with the opposing party without my consent. She would tell me one thing verbally and then say something completely different in writing. I was absolutely gaslit by her. My brother in law was on a phone call with me and her paralegal, who was just as rude and nasty. As an attorney himself, he advised me to report Crista to the bar and called her a "chop-shop" attorney. His disgust with her methods was clear and it became apparent why he avoids family law... Because of attorneys like her, that prey on parents desperate to get their kids out of terrible situations. She dragged my case out, did not communicate with me what kind of hearings wer

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 07, 2018
Hired Attorney

Ms. Haynes assumed a continuance for a joint custody/reunification therapy matter. Therefore, she was unprepared to argue the case. The judge refused to grant and she said nothing, not even at attempt! I lost immediately. A few months later on appeal, the documents were never properly sent to opposition counsel and she mixed up two dates on documents rendering them invalid. The judge immediately dismissed the appeal. No apologies, no offer to reimburse or refund for services never received.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 18, 2016
Hired Attorney

Crista would not return repeated emails and phone calls after more than a week. Promises to call me were consistently broken, no apologies or explanation. Did not provide a clear picture of what had actually occurred at court and appeared to be hiding the truth. Advice she very confidently provided as routine was wrong and had serious consequences. Documents she requested, more than a month later she admitted were never read. Not conscientious, very poor time management skills. Disappointing.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 8
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Divorce
    • Military Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
  • Criminal Law 10
    • Juvenile Law
    • Felonies
    • Homicide
    • Misdemeanors
    • Parole and Probation
    • Sex Crimes
    • Theft
    • Traffic Violations
    • Weapons Charges
    • Drug Crimes
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Surrogacy Law
  • Annulment
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Domestic Violence
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Restraining Orders
  • Other 49
    • Adoption Law
    • Child Abduction
    • Child Dependency
    • Child Sexual Abuse
    • Child Welfare
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Independent Adoptions
    • Juvenile Criminal Law
    • Juvenile Delinquency
    • Juvenile Dependency
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Private Adoptions
    • Step Parent Adoptions
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Third Party Custody
    • Assault and Battery
    • Burglary
    • Civil Forfeiture
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Criminal Defense
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Criminal Investigation
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Extortion
    • Forgery
    • Manslaughter
    • Murder
    • Post-Conviction Remedies
    • Sexual Assault
    • Controlled Substances Law
    • Drug Trafficking
    • Alimony
    • Community Property Law
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Law
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Name Changes
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Separation Agreements
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Conservatorships
    • Guardianship
    • Guardianship Proceedings

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    The Haynes Law Firm, APLC
  • Additional Links
    http://cristahayneslaw.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2012, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    2011, California
    Memberships

    American State Bar
    Western San Bernardino County Bar Association
    Riverside County Bar Association
    San Bernardino County Bar Association


    Board of Director, Social Justice Advocacy Project


    Board of Advisor, University of Laverne, College of Law


    Youth Court Judge, San Bernardino County


  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of La Verne, College of Law
    Class of 2011
    J.D.
    Magna Cum Laude
    Other Education
    California State University
    Class of 2007
    B.S.
    Criminal Justice
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Hiking, cooking, music, snowboarding, off-roading, traveling, scrapbooking, movies, camping

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    Crista Haynes is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
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    Crista Haynes speaks Spanish.
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    Crista Haynes attended University of La Verne, College of Law.

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