Christianna J. Lyford

Christianna J. Lyford is a dedicated attorney based in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, with over four decades of legal experience. She focuses her practice primarily on adoption, immigration, and international law, guiding individuals and families through intricate legal processes with compassion and deep subject-matter proficiency. Since establishing the Law Office of C.J. Lyford in 1997, she has provided individualized counsel across family immigration, international adoptions, and cross-border legal challenges.

Ms. Lyford earned her Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law in 1982, following a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a registered nursing diploma from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Her distinguished career includes serving as a Manager Attorney overseeing product liability and FDA matters at SmithKline, as well as practicing at the venerable firm Rawle and Henderson. She is actively involved in the legal community as a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, and former Co-Chair of the Montgomery County Bar Association's Immigration Committee.

Combining a unique background in healthcare, corporate regulation, and private practice, Ms. Lyford brings meticulous attention to detail and unwavering client advocacy to every case. She is committed to offering responsive, personalized legal strategies that protect her clients' interests and bring peace of mind during significant life transitions.