Christopher Francis Morales

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Christopher Francis Morales
Criminal Law is Serious Business, you need Chris Morales, a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law.
Best in SF!
- a Insurance Fraud client
You Can Always Count on Christopher Morales!
- a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

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Experience
Industry Recognition
Professional Conduct

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Contributor level 9

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (30 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 415-552-1215
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  • 605 Middlefield Road
    Redwood City, CA 94063
    Office: 415-552-1215
    Fax: 415-674-7643
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  • Christopher F. Morales
    One Daniel Burnham Court, Ste. 240 C
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    415-552-1215
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (8)

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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“Best in SF!”

Posted by: a Insurance Fraud client, over 4 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... more
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“You Can Always Count on Christopher Morales!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, over 4 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... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

23 endorsements


William West Seegmiller

Chris Morales is a highly experienced attorney and I highly recommend him to anyone seeking representation.

Endorsement from lawyer: William Seegmiller , Newport Beach (CA), 2 months ago
David Blake Newdorf

Chris is smart, shrewd and aggressive. A real triple threat in the courtroom. When my business clients need a criminal defense lawyer, I send them to... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Newdorf , San Francisco (CA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Christopher Francis Morales was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1991 03/18/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Morales Law Firm 1992–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Santa Clara University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990
University of California Berkeley BA - Bachelor of Arts 1984

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Northern California Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2012
A+ Better Business Bureau 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
member Criminal Law Section State Bar of California 2007–present
Board of Directors San Mateo County Bar Association 2006–present
See all 9 association entries

Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 11 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
6 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 13 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
11 Mistakes to Avoid at the Beginning of Your Criminal Case Amazon.com 2012
The Top Ten Celebrity Crimes of 2009 Amazon.com 2010
See all 3 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
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
See all 7 speaking engagements

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