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Overview
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Fees & Payments
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Fees
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Fixed (Always)
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Free Consultation (30 minutes)
Payment types
Credit Card, Check, Cash
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Contact Information
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About Me
Photos (1)
Videos (1)
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About me: 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:
barreraroberto,
2009-07-30
3 months ago.
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Client Review:
Christopher Morales is an excellent lawyer. Since the first time i met with him he treated me respect and inspired me trust. He helped in the...
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Posted by:
anonymous,
2009-06-26
4 months ago.
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Client Review:
3 years ago I was wrongfully accused of a serious sex case in a strip dance club and I would be required to get register as a sex offender if loosing...
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Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Chris is a fantastic criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to his clients and his work. He doesn’t give up, and...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Joshua Shulman
, Portland (OR), 19 days ago
Christopher Morales is truly one of the finest criminal defense lawyers in the United States. If you find yourself in the unenviable position of...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Darrin Mish
, Tampa (FL), 4 months ago
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Résumé
Licenses
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18 years
since Christopher Francis Morales was first licensed to practice law in CA.
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
| Partner at Morales Law Firm |
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 |
| 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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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
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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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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice |
1992–present
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| Board Member |
Peninsula La Raza Lawyers Association |
1995–present
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California Public Defenders Association |
1996–present
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Bar Association of San Francisco |
2000–present
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| Board of Directors |
San Mateo County Bar Association |
2006–present
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Criminal Law Section State Bar of California |
2007–present
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Portfolio
Legal Guides
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Avvo Contribution:
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Avvo Answers
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Avvo Contribution:
Can you file rape charges if you are in another...
Maybe, most likely the D.A. will want the victim to be back in the United States in order for them... more
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Publications
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Cases
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- Title:
- People v. Mora
- Practice Area:
- Criminal Defense
- Outcome:
- case dismissed
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Client was charged with sales of drugs, attorney pursuaded the prosecutor to dismiss the case. 2008
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Speaking Engagements
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| Speaking Engagement Name |
Conference |
Date |
| What to do when a friend gets arrested |
Made in California, KIQI Radio |
2009 |
| Gender Bias in the Courtroom |
Preventig Gender Bias in the Courtroom,San Mateo County Bar Association |
2008 |
| Immigration consequences of criminal convictions |
Preventing Immigration consequences of criminal convictions, San Mateo County Bar Association |
2008 |
| What you need to know about Identity Theft |
Your Legal Rights KALW, Public Radio |
2008 |
| Starting your own law practice |
Lawyers Club of San Francisco |
2006 |
| Expert Commentary on Scott Peterson murder trial, Amber Fry testimony |
Fox News |
2004 |
| Expert Commentary on Scott Peterson Murder case, analysis of the prosecution case |
Fox news |
2004 |
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