When your family and future are at stake, having the right guidance early can make all the difference. You deserve clarity, reassurance, and strong advocacy when it matters most.
Chelsea Pistone is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) serving clients in Orange, California and throughout Southern California. She provides thoughtful, strategic representation in divorce, custody, and complex family law matters, always with a focus on resolution first, and firm advocacy when needed.
At Pistone Family Law, clients work directly with an attorney who has devoted her career exclusively to family law.
Chelsea Pistone brings over six years of experience handling complex family law matters throughout Southern California. As a former Partner at an established family law firm, she has represented clients in high-stakes divorce, custody, and support cases with professionalism and strategic focus.
Family law cases often arise during some of the most difficult seasons of life. Chelsea combines experience, preparation, and compassion — striving for efficient, amicable resolutions whenever possible, and standing firm in court when necessary.
Only a small percentage of attorneys in California earn the designation of Certified Family Law Specialist. This certification reflects a high level of experience, peer recognition, and demonstrated expertise in family law. It means your attorney has devoted significant time, training, and courtroom experience specifically to this area of law.
For clients, that translates into confidence. Knowing your case is being handled by someone deeply familiar with the legal and practical complexities of divorce, custody, and support matters. When important decisions affect your children, finances, and future, experience provides stability.
Pistone Family Law represents clients in the Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties in matters including:
Divorce is not just a legal process. It is a major life transition.
In addition to property division and financial matters, there are often deeply personal considerations involved. Chelsea works to reduce unnecessary conflict and guide clients toward practical, forward-looking solutions. Her goal is to protect your long-term stability while helping you move through the process with clarity and confidence.
As a mother herself, Chelsea agrees that nothing matters more than your relationship with your child.
Custody matters can be emotionally charged and highly sensitive. Chelsea approaches these cases with care and strategic focus, working toward parenting plans that prioritize stability and the best interests of the child while protecting her clients’ parental rights.
Whenever possible, she encourages cooperative solutions that reduce strain on families. When necessary, she is prepared to advocate decisively in court.
Support orders must be accurate and fair. Whether you are seeking support or responding to a request, you deserve a clear understanding of your rights and obligations. While these matters may seem simple, complexities sometimes arise with self-employed parties, in cases where one party is unemployed and may have been unemployed for a while, and in cases in which there are multiple children each of which are spending different periods of time with one parent. Regardless of the case, Chelsea can assist with these complex matters to obtain accurate and fair support orders to the best of her ability.
For individuals who need legal protections without formally dissolving their marital status.
Establishing parental rights and responsibilities in a clear and legally enforceable way.
When safety is a concern, immediate legal action may be necessary. Pistone Family Law handles family law restraining order matters with urgency and care.
Formation, dissolution, and related family law issues.
If you are unsure how California law applies to your situation, a consultation can provide clarity and direction.
Chelsea Pistone is a Certified Family Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California and former Partner of an established family law firm in Southern California.
With over six years of experience practicing exclusively in family law, she has represented clients in divorce, custody, support, domestic violence, and high-conflict litigation matters throughout Orange County and neighboring jurisdictions.
Her background includes extensive courtroom experience and deep familiarity with the local and surrounding family courts. She is known for her preparation, professionalism, and ability to guide clients through complex legal disputes with clarity and confidence.
Chelsea earned her Bachelor of Arts from California Lutheran University and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law. She is a member of the State Bar of California, the Orange County Bar Association, and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.
She limits her practice exclusively to family law and represents clients in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties.
Family law matters are rarely just legal disputes. They involve real families, real stress, and real uncertainty about what comes next.
Clients often begin this process feeling anxious or unsure. Chelsea’s role is to bring structure and direction to what may feel overwhelming.
At Pistone Family Law, you can expect:
Chelsea strives to make the legal process feel manageable. With the right guidance and preparation, difficult transitions can become clear, steady steps forward.
Certified Family Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California
Chelsea Pistone is a Certified Family Law Specialist and former Partner of an established family law firm in Southern California.
With over six years of experience practicing exclusively in family law, she has represented clients in divorce, custody, support, and high-conflict litigation matters throughout Orange County and neighboring jurisdictions.
Her background includes extensive courtroom experience and deep familiarity with the local family courts. She is known for her preparation, professionalism, and ability to guide clients through complex legal disputes with clarity and confidence.
Chelsea earned her Bachelor of Arts from California Lutheran University and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law. She is a member of the State Bar of California, the Orange County Bar Association, and the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.
She limits her practice exclusively to family law and represents clients in Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Los Angeles Counties.
Paralegal
Serena is a seasoned paralegal with over nine years of experience working exclusively in family law. She supports attorneys and clients in divorce, custody, and complex family law matters, handling drafting, filing, discovery, subpoenas, and case management with precision and efficiency.
She is known for her strong organizational skills and attention to detail, helping maintain seamless workflow in fast-paced legal environments. Serena regularly communicates with clients, counsel, and experts, and manages firm calendars to keep cases moving forward.
Her background also includes office management, billing, and developing internal procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency. She is a licensed notary public and assists clients with notarizing legal documents as needed.
Serena began her career as a legal assistant before earning her degree in paralegal studies and continuing her education in business administration. Raised in Southern California, she was drawn to family law through her own experience as a young mother and is dedicated to supporting clients through challenging times.
If you are facing divorce, custody concerns, in a domestic violence relationship, or need guidance about your options, schedule a confidential consultation today.
