Chelsea M. Norris is a distinguished graduate of the Juris Doctorate program at UCLA School of Law in Los Angeles, California, having completed her studies in 2013. During her time at UCLA, Ms. Norris held notable positions such as Submissions Editor for the UCLA Women’s Law Journal and Article Selection Editor for the Dukeminier Awards Journal of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law. She was actively involved in contributing to legal publications while excelling academically.
Prior to her law degree, Ms. Norris achieved her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Davis, where she pursued a double major in International Relations and Women & Gender Studies. Her academic performance was exceptional, graduating with Honors in both majors and receiving an Outstanding Performance Award. She was recognized as a member of the Integrated Studies Honors Program and received prestigious scholarships such as the Regents Scholarship and United Technologies Scholarship. Ms. Norris also had the opportunity to study politics, Hindi, and women’s rights in India, further broadening her educational experiences.
Throughout her professional career, which spans a decade, Ms. Norris has focused exclusively on family law litigation and mediation. Her areas of expertise include divorce, child custody and visitation, spousal support, child support, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, and judgment enforcement. Ms. Norris has garnered high praise from her former clients, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars on Avvo. Additionally, she has been consistently recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine from 2018 to 2023, an honor bestowed upon only 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. This recognition reflects her exceptional professional achievements and the esteem she commands among her peers.
Committed to making a positive impact beyond her legal practice, Ms. Norris has dedicated her time to volunteering efforts. During her law school years, she actively participated in the Los Angeles County Bar Association Domestic Violence Project, providing critical assistance to victims seeking Temporary Restraining Orders. Ms. Norris continues her volunteer work even after becoming an attorney, offering pro bono legal representation to domestic violence victims.
Outside of her legal endeavors, Ms. Norris nurtures various hobbies and interests. She enjoys practicing yoga, engaging in Muay Thai, exploring paleo cooking, embarking on wilderness backpacking trips, and indulging her passion for international travel.
Ms. Norris’s exceptional academic achievements, professional accomplishments, and commitment to serving her community make her an exceptional attorney dedicated to providing top-rated legal representation.
