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Christopher Daniel Dorado
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Biography
My law firm represents clients accused of all misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. We also represent family law litigants in divorce, child custody, visitation, adoption, spousal and child support and more. We are growing firm with an outstanding record in both criminal and family law trial outcomes. We have both female and male attorneys to assist from the most basic case to the most complex, including complex major felonies through trial and complex and protracted family law litigation. We offer free consultations seven days a week. We are here to help through the most difficult times in your life and we can work with any budget. Call us today, you will be very glad you did. Christopher Dorado
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
16 years | 600 cases
DUI and DWI
50%
16 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
10 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Christopher Dorado Esq.
1030 Nevada St Ste 101, Redlands, CA, 92374
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by dave | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Loved him and his secretary. Great job.
I had some doubts that Mr. Dorado could win my case because the first two attorneys I saw said I could not win because I had confessed to resisting arrest. I only confessed to the crime because the cops said they were going to take my kids from me for rewsisting arrest in front of them because I was ...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Greatest Lawyer EVER. Thank you thank you thank you!
ABsolutely the best ever. got my son through his case with no charges. NOT GUILTY after trial. PD wanted my son to sign up as a sex offender and "TAke the Deal" without ever looking at the case. My son proclaimed his innocense and we hired attorney Dorado. after 7 days of trial we knew that the verdi...
Christopher Daniel Dorado's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Dorado has a vast knowledge of criminal law, and the system. He is a highly respected attorney, with extensive experience. I endorse him without hesitation."
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"Mr. Dorado is a respected attorney. I highly endorse him."
"I have known Chris for many years and watched him handle many matters and interact with many clients. He has impressed me as very professional and compassionate towards clients often in a highly stressful situation. Chris is clearly very knowledgeable and dedicated to his clients. I would highly recommend Chris to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."
"Chris is always very dedicated to his clients' cases, and willing to go above and beyond the call of duty. I highly recommend him if you're looking for a good defense attorney."
"Mr. Dorado is a knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense attorney. He's handled from low level misdemeanors through major felonies. It is important to find an attorney that local prosecutors, probation officers and judges know and respect. Everyone has their own ways of charging, negotiating, trying, and sentencing. Mr. Dorado knows the system and can achieve favorable results. I endorse Mr. Dorado."
"Christopher Dorado is a dedicated and hardworking attorney. He strategizes cases from beginning to end to ensure a successful outcome. Clients are consistently happy with his work and the results he achieves. Mr. Dorado has an excellent trial record. You will be happy and satisfied that you hired him."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Top Trial Advocate, Law Offices of Carrol Lawson
2007
Best Overall Trial Prep Award, CSLS
2004
Academic Legal Scholarship, Kiwanas
Work Experience
2014 - 2017
Attorney, Dorado & Dorado, APLC
2011 - 2014
Attorney, Law Office of Christopher Dorado
2009 - 2011
Lawyer, Law Office of Carrol M. Lawson
2008 - 2009
Legal Clerk, Law Office of Carrol Lawson
Associations
2016 - Present
Federal Bar FoundationMember
2015 - Present
Dorado & Dorado, APLCPresident
2015 - Present
Federal Bar Association Central DistrictNA
2014 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationNA
2011 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. J.G.
Won both the DMV court hearing and DUI criminal case was not filed
People v. S.F.
Defendant faced 16 years at 85%. her offer was 3 years. After motion, DA offered no time, which she took as an offer to plea.
People v. E.C.
Not guilty on the majority of the major crimes
People v. C.K.M.
Dismissal in part and low term for remaining cases.
People V. B.R.
Not Guilty on most count-hung on remaining counts
People v. R.P
All criminal counts dismissed
People v. D.S.
Defense won a motion to suppress based on unreliable informant used to support affidavit for search warrant and case was settled after a three day 1538.5 hearing. Defendant received credit for time served 100 days and only possession of knife.
Education
2007
California Southern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
Dorado & Dorado, APLC
Prostitution Defense
2016
Dorado & Dorado Special Conference: Bail & OR, Defending the hardest cases
Bail & OR for defendants of Major Crimes
2013
Defense of PC 288 Crimes
Sex Crimes Defense
2012
DUI Defense
DUI Attorney
2010
Overcoming Objections to Introducing Evidence in Criminal Trials
Introducing Evidence in Criminal Trials
2010
Criminal Defense in California
Criminal Defense
Publications
2017
Inland Empire Family Law Attorney.com
Premarital Agreements after the UPAA
2017
Inland Empire Family Law Attorney
Divorce in California
2016
Self-Published
Criminal Law, Procedure, & Punishment Abbreviated Review
2016
Prostitution defense attorney CA
Prostitution Defense in the Internet Age
2016
DUI Attorney California Website
Defending DUIs in California
2015
CA Criminal Defense Law & Procedure Self-Published
Prop 57 Early Parole for Non-Violent Offenders
2015
CA Criminal Defense Law & Procedure Self-Publish
Immigration Consequences for Criminal Defendants
2015
Sex Crimes Lawyer Website
Defending Sex Crimes in California
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it possible to deal with a warrant in another county while in jail?
06 Jan 2017
Q&A
I drank 2 24oz beers today if I get tested 4 alcohol tomorrow will it show in my urine test its now 230pm say I test at 1130am?
10 Jan 2017
Q&A
How likely is it that I'll go to jail for a first time dui?
07 Jan 2017