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Christopher B Wencker
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Biography
Chris focuses his legal practice on criminal defense, civil litigation, animal law, and municipal and small government representation. Chris is licensed to practice law in Arizona and Pennsylvania.
Chris earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. Prior to law school, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Thomas Edison State College, an Associate of Applied Science in Communications Applications Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, and a diploma in Chinese (Mandarin) from the Defense Language Institute. Chris also served in the United States Air Force for seven years.
Following law school, Chris spent eight years working as an Associate Attorney for a small law firm in Tucson, Arizona. In January 2011, Chris became a solo practitioner, establishing the Law Office of Christopher Wencker, PLC in Tucson. In August 2012, Chris moved his office to Phoenix, Arizona. In September 2013, Chris and his wife moved to Pennsylvania, where they currently practice together. Chris maintains an active virtual practice in the Tucson and Phoenix areas, representing two small government entities via telecommunications.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Animal Law
20%
23 years
Criminal Defense
20%
23 years
Juvenile Law
20%
13 years
Litigation
20%
23 years
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Licensed in Arizona for 23 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 12 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Shoaf & Wencker, LLC
201 Fifth Street, Suite 201, Huntingdon, PA, 16652
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Christopher B Wencker's Lawyer Endorsements
Michael Curry
State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Feb 11
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"Chris is a fantastic lawyer. He is ethical and truly cares about his clients interests. I strongly recommend Chris, you will not be disappointed."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wencker is a top notch attorney. His work with animal rights is admirable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wencker is a talented and dedicated attorney. I have worked with him on a number of matters and found his skills and expertise second to none."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was my professor in Animal Law while I was in law school at the University of Arizona. We collaborated to get the first-ever Animal Law Course going there. He also sponsored my admission to the federal courts. I have long admired his integrity, passion and tireless advocacy and look forward to continuing to hear great things about him."
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Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founding Partner, Shoaf & Wencker, LLC
2011 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Christopher Wencker, PLC
2011 - 2013
Managing Attorney (Arizona), Dimalanta Clark, LLP
2005 - 2005
Adjunct Associate Professor of Law, University Of Arizona College Of Law
2002 - 2011
Associate Attorney, Benavidez Law Group, P.C. (formerly Hochuli & Benavidez, P.C., and Daniel J. Hochuli & Associates)
Associations
2014 - Present
Huntingdon County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
Education
2002
University of Arizona College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Thomas Edison State College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Arizona State Bar, Annual Bar Convention
Measure of damages for injured or killed animals
2009
Animal Law Year in Review & Animal Cruelty Prosecutions
Review of notable animal cases
2008
Animal Law Year in Review
Review of notable animal cases
2007
Topics in Animal Law
Custody disputes over animals, damages for injured or killed animals
2007
Arizona State Bar, Annual Bar Convention
Veterinary malpractice
2006
Topics in Animal Law
Evidentiary issues in animal cases
2006
ChimpanZoo Conference
Laws governing custody and care of chimpanzees
2006
Arizona State Bar, Annual Bar Convention
Animal control laws
2005
Animal Law 101
Tort actions involving animals
2003
11th Annual Animal Law Conference
Building coalitions between attorneys and veterinarians
Publications
2001
Arizona Law Review
Case Note, State v. Anderson
Languages
English
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you legally own a cat?
30 Nov 2015
Q&A
Rude neighbors with rude children antagonizing my dog and putting blame on me
10 Jun 2015
Q&A
My ex wont return my pet. How can i get her back quickly and effectively?
19 Mar 2015