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Christopher J Whelton

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 90% Criminal Defense
    21 years, 2,000 cases
  • 10% Litigation
    17 years, 500 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Law Office of Christopher J. Whelton APC
    30033 Technology Dr., #105
    Murrieta, CA 92563
    Office: 951-894-6321
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About Me

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Hello, Please allow me to tell you about my law practice. I have been an attorney for over 20 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all State... more

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Client Reviews

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5.0 star rating 15 reviews
5 star rating

“Peace in the middle of a storm”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2012-01-31 12 days ago.

Client Review: After receiving numerous amounts of mailers from various attorneys one letter stood out to me and that was from the office of Christopher Whelton.... more
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5 star rating

“The Best Around!!!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2011-02-10 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: We were in the biggest bind of our lives and Christopher Whelton came through like a champion!!!
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Richard Lewis Briones-Colman

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Richard Briones-Colman , Murrieta (CA), Over 1 year ago
Marc Adam Geffen

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), About 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

21 years since Christopher J Whelton was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1991 11/07/2011
Vermont Suspended Non-payment 1993 12/11/2008
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–present
Judge Pro Tem at Superior Court of California- Riverside County- Southwest Division 2007–2009
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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
Attorney and Counselor United States District Court for the Central District of California 2011-present
Member Riverside County Bar Association 1996-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 5
Answers: 3 Legal Answers
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Bankruptcy SBR Bar Review Inc. 1994
Constitutional Law SBR Bar Review Inc. 1994
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