Charles P. Farris

Charles P. Farris

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 7 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Aliso Viejo, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement

15 Enterprise, Suite 250, Aliso Viejo, CA

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Misdemeanor and felony practice, DUIs, theft, drugs, weapons, assault and battery.

9 years

75%
Expungement 25%

Removal of old criminal charges from your record.

9 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 7 years

State: California

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Farris Law Firm

15 Enterprise, Suite 250, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656

Farris Law Firm

300 N. Third St., Ste. 116, Burbank, CA, 91502

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Charles P. Farris's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Legal Expertise and Support

I’ve worked with Charles before on a minor matter and he was incredible—but this time he absolutely knocked it out of the park. When a loved one got into trouble, I called Charles and he immediately sprang into action. He coordinated with out-of-state attorneys and every key contact involved. It w...as a complicated situation that could have gone in several directions, and to make things harder, it all happened over a federal holiday. Even so, my loved one was out of jail in under 36 hours. I have never experienced better communication from an attorney. Charles answered every call and text—often on the first ring—and kept us informed at every step. I truly hope I never need legal help again, but if I do, he will be the first person I call. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.

Posted by Alexander | July 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

10/10 !

Mr Farris was an amazing lawyer for my case. He fought hard for me and was always on my side and cared strongly about my case and how I felt. It was a long process but I felt confident and at ease with everything he did. I highly recommend him to anyone needing assistance.

Posted by cheryl | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Honest, and Reliable, .

This Lawyer goes over and above, He is so willing to communicate and explain everything possible for your love one in Jail. He answered all my calls even when his house was threaten by fires!! I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Attorney by far

Mr. Farris is hands down the best attorney to go with. His professionalism went above and beyond my expectations. He kept in constant communication with me during my court case and his demeanor made me feel at ease during this very stressful time. He was able to resolve my case with a lesser sentence... that avoided jail time and was able to get my restitution lowered. I am not only happy but grateful for Mr. Farris' delivery of service and excellence.

Posted by Garrett | April 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing!

Amazing work! From start to finish everything was so smooth and easy, Charles Farris made this case so easy and even though my case took many twist and turns that we’re typically unexpected he managed to easily work through them and get us exactly what we wanted with little to know other repercussion...s. Can’t really ask for a better outcome. Highly recommended.

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Charles P. Farris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geronimo Gutierrez

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Charles and I are former co-workers. Charles is a very kind person, and his work reflects his dedication to criminal defense. Charles will work hard to get you the best possible outcome and will stay in communication with you throughout the whole process. I will always trust Charles with any referrals I send him."

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Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Honors

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Owner and Principal Attorney, Farris Law Firm

2022 - 2024

Associate Attorney, Hart Levin Law Corporation

2020 - 2020

Associate Attorney, Severo PLC

2020 - 2022

Associate Attorney, The Matian Firm

Associations

2018 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

Education

2017

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2014

University of North Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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