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Christine A. Robles, Esq., Employment Attorney in San Diego, California

Over 11 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Product Liability

Senior CounselatWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

San Diego, CA

Practicing employment in San Diego since 2015.

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Christine A. Robles, Esq. is a senior counsel based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Product Liability. Christine has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.

Based in
San Diego, CA
Experience
over 11 years
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Employment · General · Product Liability
  • Handles Employment, General, and Product Liability matters from San Diego, CA.
  • Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Christine A. Robles, Esq.: Christine A. Robles, Esq. is a senior counsel based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Product Liability. Christine has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Christine takes on

Christine concentrates on employment, general, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Christine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in San Diego, California

Christine takes employment matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christine agrees to represent you.

General cases in San Diego, California

Christine takes general matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christine agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in San Diego, California

Christine takes product liability matters in San Diego, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Christine agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Christine A. Robles, Esq. — employment lawyer in San Diego

Christine A. Robles, Esq. is a senior counsel based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Product Liability. Christine has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.

Christine is senior counsel in WSHB’s San Diego office. In her practice with the firm, she represents employers of all sizes in labor and employment matters. Her work includes litigating discrimination/harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases and defending clients against claims of labor law violations and claims arising under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).

Christine brings invaluable trial and litigation experience to the firm. She started her practice as a litigation associate in the Los Angeles office of one of the ten largest global law firms, during which her practice focused on defending pharmaceutical, medical device, and automotive companies in product liability matters; defending clients in consumer products and wage and hour class actions; and representing corporate clients in general commercial litigation matters.

As a result of her accomplishments, in 2023 to 2026, Christine was recognized as a San Diego 'Rising Star' in the area of employment litigation by Super Lawyers magazine.

She is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine School of Law. While in law school, Christine was a Judicial Extern for Associate Justice Richard M. Aronson (ret.) at the California Court of Appeal, and she also received Pro Bono High Honors. Christine earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science and Legal Studies from the University of California, Berkeley.

Clerkships

•Judicial Extern for Associate Justice Richard M. Aronson (ret.) at the California Court of Appeal

Newsroom

News

•WSHB Promotes Record-Breaking Class of 37 Attorneys to Senior Counsel for 2025
Firm News, 1.1.25

In the News

•WSHB Promotes Record-Breaking Class of 37 Attorneys to Senior Counsel for 2025

Honors & Recognitions

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition fo r Litigation - Labor and Employment in San Diego, CA (2026)
•Named a Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' (2023 - 2026)

Working with Christine on a employment matter

Christine is senior counsel in WSHB’s San Diego office. In her practice with the firm, she represents employers of all sizes in labor and employment matters. Her work includes litigating discrimination/harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases and defending clients against claims of labor law violations and claims arising under the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). Christine…

Clients Christine works with

Christine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and product liability matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of California, Irvine School of Law

    J.D. · 2015

  • University of California, Berkeley

    B.A. · 2010

Jurisdictions

Christine's state bar admissions

  • California U.S. Dist

    2015 · ACTIVE

Christine studied at J.D. in University of California, Irvine School of Law and B.A. in University of California, Berkeley.

Law school and academic background

Christine completed J.D. in University of California, Irvine School of Law and B.A. in University of California, Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Christine runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Christine A. Robles, Esq.'s office in San Diego

Christine's primary office is at 501 West Broadway, Suite 1200, San Diego, CA, 92101-3591. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

501 West Broadway, Suite 1200

San Diego, CA 92101-3591

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Hiring guide

How to hire Christine A. Robles, Esq. — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Christine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Christine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christine's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Christine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in San Diego, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Christine

Christine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Christine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Christine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Christine A. Robles, Esq.

  • How much does it cost to hire Christine for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Christine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Christine offer a free consultation?

    Christine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Christine's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Christine's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in California typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Christine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Christine take my case if I'm outside San Diego?

    Christine is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Christine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Christine?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Christine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Christine accepting new employment clients right now?

    Christine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

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