Thomas Chapin

Thomas Chapin is a Senior Trial Attorney at Reel Fathers Rights Corona Office, bringing extensive experience in civil litigation, criminal defense, municipal law, and family law. Thomas has built a distinguished legal career advocating for individuals, families, and businesses across a broad spectrum of legal issues.

Thomas served as Lead Counsel for Humboldt County Counsel, where he handled high-stakes civil litigation in both Federal and State courts. He also represented key county departments, including the Public Guardian, Child Welfare Services, and Environmental Health, in guardianships, conservatorships, receiverships, writs, dependency, and administrative hearings involving code violations, particularly cannabis-related issues. Additionally, Thomas advised municipal agencies by drafting contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing public records requests and subpoenas.

Before his public sector role, Thomas excelled in private practice, representing clients in family, criminal and civil matters. He defended individuals in cases involving serious charges such as murder, robbery, domestic violence, burglary, and DUI. He also prosecuted and defended parties in family law matters, including domestic violence cases, custody disputes, move away cases, dissolution actions, and support issues. His civil litigation practice included personal injury, real estate disputes, and business-related cases for clients across various industries such as aerospace, entertainment, and retail.

Thomas’s exceptional trial skills and arbitration expertise, coupled with his strong background in legal research, make him a formidable advocate for his clients. His unique ability to navigate complex legal issues with precision and empathy ensures that his clients receive the highest level of representation.

Since joining Reel Fathers Rights, Thomas has continued to build his reputation as a dedicated champion for fathers’ rights. He has represented men and fathers in Family Courts throughout California, handling complex family law matters with skill and tenacity.

His practice focuses on Family Law, fighting for fathers in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, and Domestic Violence cases.

Bar Admissions

California State Bar, 2002
Iowa Bar, 2022
District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2004
All California Federal District Courts
9^th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2006
10^th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2023

Tribal Bar Admissions

Pechanga Band of Indians Tribal Bar
Yurok Tribal Bar
Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Bar

Education

California State University, Northridge, BS

Major: Environmental and Occupational Health; Minor: History

California State University, Northridge, MS Environmental and Occupational Health
Chapman School of Law, JD

Published Cases

Marriage of Mohler (2020) 47 Cal. App. 5th 788 [Trial Counsel for Appellant]