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Christopher J Whelton

Christopher J Whelton

7.7

Very Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 90% Criminal Defense
    18 years, 2,000 cases
  • 10% Litigation
    14 years, 500 cases (2 examples)

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Check, Credit Card, Cash

Contact Information
  • Law Office of Christopher J. Whelton APC
    30033 Technology Dr., #105
    Murrieta, CA 92563
    Office: 951-894-●●●● - show
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About Me

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Exterior View From Technology Drive
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About me: Hello, Please allow me to tell you about my law practice. I have been an attorney for over 18 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all State... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

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5 star rating

“Excellent”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-06 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Tha law office of Christopher Whelton was the key factor in the blessed outcome of our legal cases. Attorney Whelton really knows the law and goes to... more
5 star rating

“GREAT JOB”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-07-15 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I have used attorney Christopher Whelton on two different matters. He was always professional, knowledgeable and helpful. It gave me great... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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I have worked with Chris Whelton as co-counsel on several civil cases and have also referred numerous criminal law matters to his office. Chris is... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Marc Geffen , Vista (CA), 11 months ago
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I have worked with Chris on several matters both criminal and civil. He is extremely professional. His knowledge of criminal law is extensive, and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lori Krupa , 11 months ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 18 years since Christopher J Whelton was first licensed to practice law in CA.
  • 17 years since Christopher J Whelton was first licensed to practice law in VT.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Owner - Trial Attorney at Law Office of Christopher J. Whelton APC 2001–2008
Judge Pro Tem at Superior Court of California- Riverside County- Southwest Division 2007–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Thomas Jefferson School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989
Univ of Colorado Boulder US History BA - Bachelor of Arts 1982

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certificate of Good Standing United States District Court for the Southern District of California 2008
Certificate of Appreciation for Temporary Judge Superior Court of California County of Riverside 2007

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Delta Tau Delta Fraternity 1979–present
Member American Bar Association 1991–present
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Portfolio

Cases
Title:
Breakers HOA v. J. F. Shea
Practice Area:
Litigation
Outcome:
Jury verdict of 7.78 million dollars.
Description:
Lead trial counsel for large scale construction defect litigation. State Court.

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Bankruptcy SBR Bar Review Inc. 1994
Constitutional Law SBR Bar Review Inc. 1994
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