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.Â
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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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."