Christopher Steven Miller

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Christopher Steven Miller

also known as Christopher Miller

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile ... +5 more

15 S. Raymond Suite 202, Pasadena, CA

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About Christopher

Biography

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Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 14%

13 years

14%
DUI and DWI 14%

13 years

14%
Juvenile Law 14%

13 years

14%
Personal Injury 14%

14%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 14%

14%
Violent Crime 14%

14%
White Collar Crime 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Christopher Miller

15 S. Raymond Suite 202, Pasadena, CA, 91105

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Online Presence

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Christopher Steven Miller's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Demetrice H. | July 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

LOOK NO FURTHER!!!

The Miller Law Group is amazing!!! Finding the right attorney can be very stressful and intimidating. From the first initial conversation I knew I was going to be okay. Christopher Miller explained everything in detail step by step and made sure I had a clear understanding of what to expect. I am a r...egistered nurse and was facing state prison on two assault charges. Chris and his team worked diligently and aggressively and NOT only saved my license but NO jail time and I will be GRANTED a Dismissal!!!!!! I can GUARANTEE you will NOT be disappointed!!!! A very big heartfelt thank you to Chris and his team for saving my career.

Posted by John | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Highly Recommended

Chris is an excellent attorney. Not only is he very good at what he does, he's also a very caring, patient, and understanding guy. He's very responsive and always talks to you like it's your first meeting with him. This is a very rare attribute for an attorney, and I don't know how he's able to ma...intain such sympathy and composure all the time. I hired Chris to help me get out of a post DV case mess and he simply cruised through it. The outcome was successfully removing TRO, terminating probation, and getting an expungement. The attorneys I consulted before Chris all made these tasks sound impossible, and of course they still would charge you a hefty, forbidden amount of fee. That's why I was so impressed by Chris' work; he really knows what he's doing. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone who's seeking an outstanding, reliable attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Chris is one of the best!

Last year I got into an car accident and had a small fender bender with another car. The police were brought in, and even though it was a small accident and the passenger didn't even need a ambulance (the damages was less than $1,000 to my insurance), but because of my past the police suspected me of... being under the influence. I blew a 0.0 BAC, and I felt like passed my sobriety test (I asked them if I passed and they ignored my answer and deflected and kept asking other questions and then said they suspected me of being under the influence of drugs). I knew I was clean, I had nothing in my car, I told them I didn't wanna go but they told me if I didn't take the blood test I was gonna be an automatic fail. So my car got towed, I got taken to the local hospital and had my blood taken. I was detained overnight for a fender bender! The next day I called Chris and he assured me things were gonna be OK. I've been through this process before, and wanted to meet Chris inperson to talk over everything that happened and also my past. After we met for an hour, I was convinced Chris was the right guy for the job. He was gonna get me the best deal if it came to that, and also he was gonna fight every step of the way if it got to that point. Chris handled my DMV case (it was dropped of course I was clean), he contacted the DA about my case, and a letter was sent by the DA to both me and him the following week that my case was dropped. Most of the time my dealings with the attorney end there but not with Chris. He told me he would seal my case in a year down the line. Also 4 months after my case was dropped I got a hospital bill for my blood test. Chris also tried to talk to the hospital and get my bill dropped completely or reduced. This was all free of charge and part of the service he provided. Chris has gone above and beyond what my previous lawyers have done for me in the past. Hopefully I wont ever have to get another attorney again.... but if I do it's either gonna be Chris, or if it's not his area of expertise, then I'll hold all future lawyers to the standards that Chris has set.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI

My girlfriend and I were looking for a DUI lawyer after unfortunately receiving a second DUI. I was still on probation and after my experience with my first DUI, I thought this was going to be worst than my first. The experience with my first lawyer who handled my first DUI case was disappointing, st...ressful and I felt like I had much more to deal with. Before contacting Chris, I contacted other lawyers who were unprofessional and quickly judged my situation… I didn’t expect any good news after that. Luckily, we came across Chris and his reviews caught our attention. We immediately contacted him and to our surprise, Chris was very understanding and helpful. He answered all our questions and quickly arranged to meet with us. He made the process smooth, kept us updated and gave us great results. Chris knows what he’s doing, he explained everything to me and was understanding. He made me feel more comfortable about the situation

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Parole Reduction and Expungement

Christopher Miller is an an excellent attorney who knows the law as well as how to have a great outcome for his client. He promised to do exactly what the client asks and gets it done. Being eligible for early termination on 36 months of probation, Mr. Miller prepared, filed and appeared at heari...ng at LAX Courthouse on my behalf to modify probation under Penal Code § 1203.3(a) after about one year of probation. The judge asked that he return after six more months to appear once again on the matter. Christopher Miller waited and appeared again in court and the district attorney fought to have me serve the entire 36 months. Christopher Miller argued successfully and demonstrated that I attended extra mental health counseling ( 64 hours) well above the court required 12 hours, the difficulty in acquiring full-time employment due to the background check showing a DUI. He showed that I had made a commitment to change and that the DUI was a one-time error. The judge granted the motion and probation was ended 14 months early. A couple of weeks later Christopher prepared, filed and served a petition to expunge the plea and this was also granted about two months later.

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Christopher Steven Miller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Josef Sadat

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Miller Time! Keeps fighting until he gets what he wants (ie thinks is fair) for his client....hate to be a prosecutor on his case...he’s Floyd Mayweather in the courtroom"

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Dimitry Erudaitius

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I got to see Mr. Miller in action at court, and his work is impressive. This is the type of lawyer that you won't in your corner."

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Robert Liskey

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ashley Daniel

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Miller is a fantastic defense attorney who goes to great lengths to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients."

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Mark Larson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a hard working, ethical and knowledgable attorney. I would trust him to represent a family member. I endorse this lawyer"

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Tania Ochoa

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is a zealous advocate for his clients. He listens to clients' needs and works hard to ensure swift and effective results. Christopher is well-connected throughout the legal community. I refer clients to him regularly and know they will be well taken care of!"

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Oganes Oganesyan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred multiple clients to Chris who were in need of legal help regarding various issues. Everyone of my referrals were overly pleased with the diligent work ethic Chris approached each file. I highly endorse him!"

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Sarah Hartman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Knowing Chris for over 13 years, I can truly attest to his excellence, not only as an attorney, but also as a person and a friend. I call Chris to assist on any and all matters that I cannot handle personally, and refer my friends to do the same. He is intelligent and competent, and knows the ins and outs of the California criminal system. I would trust him with even the most daunting challenges."

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Anthony Kidd

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris is smart, hardworking, and has great instincts. I highly recommend him for all of your criminal law matters."

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Fabianna Olivares

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a fantastic attorney. He is meticulous in his preparation and is passionate about criminal defense. Most of all, he gets results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Adnan Chaudhry

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Chris for years. He is intelligent, caring and passionate. He works hard and is committed to excellence."

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Sharen Ghatan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I’ve had the great fortune of working with attorney Miller on several case matters. He is always very pleasant, professional and highly organized. He is dedicated to his clients and a pleasure to work with. You’ve made a strong choice in Christopher Miller as your advocate!"

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Brian Hurwitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working on a criminal case with Mr. Miller. He is very intelligent and skilled attorney. He has an incredible courtroom presence that really sets himself apart. His meticulous preparation resulted in a great outcome for our client. I would highly recommend Mr. Miller."

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Alexander Biddle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Friend

"Chris is a very tough, prepared litigator--criminal and civil. Whenever I need to find someone a great criminal defense attorney, Chris is at the top of my list. He's a hungry attorney who will make your case a major priority. Any client would be lucky to have him."

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Yvette Gutierrez

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Christopher is a highly respected attorney in the legal community. He professional and very knowledgeable in his field."

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Leslie Reyes

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher is fair and knowledgeable in criminal law. He gets the best possible outcome for his clients. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Joshua Biletsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Christopher's dedication for the defense of his clients is exemplified by his professional demeanor and experience in criminal law. I would recommend Christopher as a criminal defense attorney."

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Todd Sternberg

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Josef Sadat

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Dimitry Erudaitius

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mukund Arun

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Wade

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ashley Daniel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Arcine Mananian

Employment and labor lawyer

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Oganes Oganesyan

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Negin Yamini

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Shawn Matian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sharen Ghatan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Hurwitz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Pasadena - Top Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2018

Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top Pro, Thumbtack

2018

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2018

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2017

Top Pro, Thumbtack

2017

Clients Choice Award - 2017, Avvo

2016

Best of 2016 (Top Criminal Defense Attorney), Thumbtack

2015

Best of 2015 (Top 10 Attorneys in Los Angeles), Thumbtack

2010

Witkin Award for Academic Excellent in Const. Criminal Procedure, Southwestern Law School

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Christopher Miller

1900 - Present

Principal, The Miller Law Firm

2013 - 2014

Contract Attorney, Law Office of Anthony Kidd

2013 - 2014

Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

2012 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Lattie Malanga Libertino, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brother

2014 - Present

Legal Aid Foundation

Volunteer Attorney

2012 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Levario

Case Dismissed on day of preliminary hearing. Client was rehired by employer next day.

People v. Gallegos

Felony and strike allegation dismissed. Client received a minor misdemeanor and no jail time.

People v. Sherrod

All misdemeanor charges dismissed. plead to one traffic infraction and re

People v. Rhoad

Case Dismissed after Preliminary Hearing

People v. Garcia

Client accepted into Veteran's Court to receive treatment and no jail time. Upon successful completion, all charges will be dismissed.

People v. McGrath

Case Dismissed

People v. Hooten

Felony counts dismissed. Client received time served and a misdemeanor.

People v. McGrath

The case was dismissed pursuant to a successful 1538.5 motion to suppress evidence that argued the search of the Defendant's car was unconstitutional.

People v. Gevork S. et al.

All charges dismissed against my client.

People v. Urquilla

DUI charge dismissed.

People v. Pallios

All charges dismissed.

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Education

2012

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Southern California

BS - Bachelor of Science - Psychology

2008

University of Southern California

Minor - Law and Psychology

N/A

University of Southern California

BA

Speaking Engagements

2019

Big Brothers Carreer Seminar

Employment and Career Seminar

2016

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles

Employment and Career Seminar - Criminal Defense Attorney

Languages

English

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