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Christopher B Wencker

Juvenile law Attorney at Huntingdon, PA

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  • State Years
    Pennsylvania - PA 10 years
    Arizona - AZ 20 years
  • Licensed for 10 years
    State PA
    Acquired 2013
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 20 years
    State AZ
    Acquired 2002
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Christopher

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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.

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Shoaf & Wencker, LLC
201 Fifth Street
Suite 201
Huntingdon, PA, 16652

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AVVO RATING 9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Founding Partner
  • Shoaf & Wencker, LLC
  • 2013 - Present
  • Owner
  • Law Office of Christopher Wencker, PLC
  • 2011 - Present
  • Managing Attorney (Arizona)
  • Dimalanta Clark, LLP
  • 2011 - 2013
  • Adjunct Associate Professor of Law
  • University Of Arizona College Of Law
  • 2005 - 2005
  • Associate Attorney
  • Benavidez Law Group, P.C. (formerly Hochuli & Benavidez, P.C., and Daniel J. Hochuli & Associates)
  • 2002 - 2011
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Education

  • University of Arizona College of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2002
  • Thomas Edison State College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1998

Associations

  • Huntingdon County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Mandarin

Publications

  • Arizona Law Review
  • Case Note, State v. Anderson
  • 2001

Speaking Engagements

  • 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
  • 2009
  • Animal Law Year in Review
  • Review of notable animal cases
  • 2008
  • Arizona State Bar, Annual Bar Convention
  • Veterinary malpractice
  • 2007
  • Topics in Animal Law
  • Custody disputes over animals, damages for injured or killed animals
  • 2007
  • ChimpanZoo Conference
  • Laws governing custody and care of chimpanzees
  • 2006
  • Arizona State Bar, Annual Bar Convention
  • Animal control laws
  • 2006
  • Topics in Animal Law
  • Evidentiary issues in animal cases
  • 2006
  • Animal Law 101
  • Tort actions involving animals
  • 2005
  • 11th Annual Animal Law Conference
  • Building coalitions between attorneys and veterinarians
  • 2003
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Attorney endorsements

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Given (2)
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State, local, and municipal law Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Animal law Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Chris is a fantastic lawyer. He is ethical and truly cares about his clients interests. I strongly recommend Chris, you will not be disappointed."
Animal law Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Wencker is a top notch attorney. His work with animal rights is admirable."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Animal law Attorney | Apr 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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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Huntingdon Juvenile law Lawyer Christopher B Wencker
Christopher B Wencker
Juvenile law Attorney
Huntingdon, PA
Licensed for 20 years