Christopher Daniel Dorado

Christopher Daniel Dorado

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Redlands, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1030 Nevada St Ste 101, Redlands, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All misdemeanor and felony criminal charges in San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles County. We have an excellent trial record for major felony crimes. We represent clients charged with gang crimes, sex crimes, assault crimes (including murder), white collar crimes, domestic violence, DUI, drug crimes, theft crimes, federal offenses, and more. We offer free consultations. Our criminal defense attorneys are available to speak to you seven days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

16 years | 600 cases

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

All Misdemeanors and Felony DUIs. Including VC 23152, 23153, 23140, and 191.5 violations. DMV Admin Per Se Hearings, and appeals. We have represented hundreds of DUI cases, including multiple DUI charges, violations of DUI probation (both felony and misdemeanor), warrant recalls for failure to appear or violation of probation on DUI criminal charges, and more. We also provide information for defendant's charged with DUI who maintain professional licenses or who have immigration concerns.

16 years | 400 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Law Office of Christopher Dorado Esq.

1030 Nevada St Ste 101, Redlands, CA, 92374

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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2019

Knowledgeable and concise!

Mr Dorado was not only has great knowledge about the law and legal system, he answered all my questions and explained everything to me in a clear, concise, and understandable manner.

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Christopher Daniel Dorado's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jaime Longoria

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leigh Fleming

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Adam Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. The best attorney in the IE."

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Jennifer Daniel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is knowledgeable and professional."

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Ross Meltzer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Dorado is a respected attorney. I highly endorse him."

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Kenneth Ricks

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tyler Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Braid Pezzaglia

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Amanda Francuz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

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 Foundation

Member

2015 - Present

Dorado & Dorado, APLC

President

2015 - Present

Federal Bar Association Central District

NA

2014 - Present

Federal Bar Association

NA

2011 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

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.

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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

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

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