Criminal Law is Serious Business, you need Chris Morales, a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law.
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Overview
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
Photos (2)
Videos (1)
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Mr. Morales has been in private practice since 1991 and has successfully defended thousands of clients accused of breaking the law. He practices criminal... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Insurance Fraud client,
2009-01-15
about 3 years ago.
Client Review:
I have been working with Chris for the past year and he has done an outstanding job! He is very knowledgeable and professional, yet personable and...
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Posted by:
a Criminal Defense client,
2009-01-23
about 3 years ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Morales is a great criminal lawyer in San Francisco. My case was quite difficult, I needed a criminal lawyer for defense; called him late one...
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
George Wolff
, San Francisco (CA), 8 months ago
As an attorney for over thirty years I know a great attorney when I see one. If you are facing a criminal charge you need an attorney who really...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Vaughan De Kirby
, San Francisco (CA), 12 months ago
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Résumé
License
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21 years since Christopher Francis Morales was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| California |
Active
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1991 |
11/07/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Partner at
Morales Law Firm
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1992–present
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Santa Clara University |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1990 |
| University of California Berkeley |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1984 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| A+ |
Better Business Bureau |
2010 |
| Triple A rating |
Attorney Search Network |
2008 |
| Certified Specialist in Criminal Law |
Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California |
2003 |
| Community Service Award |
Santa Clara University Law School |
1990 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| member |
Criminal Law Section State Bar of California |
2007-present
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| Board of Directors |
San Mateo County Bar Association |
2006-present
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Bar Association of San Francisco |
2000-present
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California Public Defenders Association |
1996-present
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| Board Member |
Peninsula La Raza Lawyers Association |
1995-present
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
1992-present
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Bar Associaiton of San Mateo County |
1991-present
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Private Defender Panel of San Mateo County |
1991-present
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State Bar of California |
1991-present
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 8
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Cases
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Outcome: all counts of attemtped murder dismissed
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| What to do when a friend gets arrested |
Made in California, KIQI Radio |
2009 |
| What you need to know about Identity Theft |
Your Legal Rights KALW, Public Radio |
2008 |
| Immigration consequences of criminal convictions |
Preventing Immigration consequences of criminal convictions, San Mateo County Bar Association |
2008 |
| Gender Bias in the Courtroom |
Preventig Gender Bias in the Courtroom,San Mateo County Bar Association |
2008 |
| Starting your own law practice |
Lawyers Club of San Francisco |
2006 |
| Expert Commentary on Scott Peterson Murder case, analysis of the prosecution case |
Fox news |
2004 |
| Expert Commentary on Scott Peterson murder trial, Amber Fry testimony |
Fox News |
2004 |
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