Bristol Family Law LLC

James Bristol is a highly respected attorney with a background in social work and spirituality. He brings a unique perspective to family law helping couples and their children through their most intimate, difficult, and complex challenges. James has the technical skills and experience to not only navigate legal issues but can support parties through the emotional struggle they encounter along the way. His priority on child wellbeing promotes collaborative approaches and mediation over costly and polarizing court hearings. He is one of few American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in New Mexico, a distinction that indicates a commitment to his practice. James is compassionate, professional, and operates from a foundation of integrity. I would highly recommend him.

James Bristol is professional and easy to work with. He is patient and his expertise ensures that his clients understand all necessary details and procedures. His exceptional legal expertise and compassion should be praised. He’s a true advocate who goes above and beyond to support his clients during incredibly stressful times.

James Bristol is much more that a skilled,professional and expeirenced attorney. He s one of the most sensitive human beings i have ever met. His ability to empathize with his clients is extraordinary. Last summer James and myself sat for an entire day together, in a divorce mediation. He was not only patience and pragmatic, with me as his client, but also firm and frank when necessary, with me. The reality is that no one gets everything they want in a mediation, nor ultimately a divorce....which often is where mediation is used. It s a give and take. I believe that James training as a monk, is a huge part of his ability to actively listen, and find practical solutions to sometimes difficult problems,while at the same time, taking a strong stance and not wavering. James will go above and beyond with his clients.....and he also knows how to "hold his clients" hands, when things get rocky He also has the coolest law office in Santa Fe! Finally, James s office support colleague Marilyn is a gem of a human being.

Divorce was one of the scariest and hardest times of my life. I wanted to start with mediation but I was hesitant because my ex-husband made a lot of threats. I was scare to meet with a mediator because I thought my ex-husband would bully me if I didn’t have my own lawyer present. The first time I met with James, he recognized my fears and anxiety annd immediately put me at ease. From the first meeting with James, he set down boundaries and was able to help us navigate a fair divorce without having to go through the court system. It made our divorce less expensive and faster than my other friends going through the courts. We also were able to make decision best for our family instead of courts deciding. I highly recommend James and Marilyn to work with if you are in need of mediation.

James has been AMAZING! He was compassionate, fair, and undeniably respectful to both parties during the mediation process. Honestly, he helped curb my anxiety and I am eternally grateful. I would recommend him to anyone going through a difficult situation, a 1000 times over!