Christopher Banuelos


Christopher Banuelos, CFLS
Certified Family Law Specialist | Complex Litigation Strategist
Over 17 years of family law litigation experience with a focus on high-net-worth and complex financial and custody cases.
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Super Lawyers® honoree (2024, 2025, 2026); Super Lawyers® Rising Star honoree (2019–2022); Board Member of the San Diego Family Law Bar Association.
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Skilled in complex financial issues, business valuation, custody, and domestic violence matters for clients across tech and professional sectors
Christopher Banuelos is a Certified Family Law Specialist with nearly 17 years of exclusive experience in family law litigation. Since being admitted to the California State Bar in 2008, he has built a strong reputation for handling complex and high-asset cases with precision and care.
Mr. Banuelos earned his Juris Doctor from Santa Clara University School of Law and has served as a Senior Associate Attorney for leading family law firms in both San Jose and San Diego. Prior to co-founding PLBK, his practice focused on high-net-worth clients, including tech executives and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.
His legal expertise spans a wide range of family law matters, including business valuation, complex financial issues, stock analysis and division, child custody, visitation, and domestic violence cases. He is known for his strong analytical skills and his ability to provide practical, strategic guidance in emotionally charged situations.
Mr. Banuelos is now a three-time Super Lawyers® honoree (2024, 2025, 2026) and four-time Super Lawyers® Rising Star honoree (2019–2022). He previously served on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Family Law Bar Association (2023–2025). He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego.
Outside of his legal practice, Chris enjoys golf, outdoor adventures, and spending time with his daughter—who may soon be his newest golfing partner.




