Christopher Robert Wagner

Christopher Robert Wagner

also known as CHRIS WAGNER

4.2
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Temecula, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime ... +2 more

28581 Old Town Front St #102, 9.5.1-6.9.3-1.9.0.0, Temecula, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 34 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

CHRISTOPHER WAGNER & ASSC. - CRIMINAL DEFENSE

28581 Old Town Front St #102, 9.5.1-6.9.3-1.9.0.0, Temecula, CA, 92590

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Christopher Robert Wagner's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Misdemeanor case was dismissed

Chris was awesome helped me with my misdemeanor and got my case dismissed, no more future penalties and can actually work. Thank you Chris

Posted by Amanda | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing lawyer

We hired Mr. Wagner to represent a family member facing a serious felony charge. From the very beginning, he was incredibly professional, compassionate, and clear in explaining every step of the legal process. Facing a criminal charge is terrifying, but Mr. Wagner immediately put us at ease and gave ...us confidence throughout the case. Thanks to his expertise and dedication, he was able to have the felony reduced to a misdemeanor—completely avoiding trial and jail time. It was truly the best possible outcome, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Mr. Wagner made an incredibly difficult situation feel manageable and less overwhelming for our entire family. I would absolutely hire him again and highly recommend him to anyone in need of an outstanding criminal defense attorney. Don’t take chances with your freedom or furure—hire Mr. Wagner!

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

DUI felony

Chris Wagner helped me get my felony case dropped to a misdemeanor, kept me out of jail, and helped me get my charges dropped for a discount. The only downside is waiting for communication. Although, everything that he promised, he stuck with and that’s what’s important to me.

Posted by Donald | February 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not a good experience

I hired Chris to represented in an easily winnable case I paid him a retainer up until trial. He tried to drag the case out hoping it would get dismissed. He failed to file a motion to supress even when my private investigator and I could prove the detective clearly lied on his probable cause to arre...st me. I told him over and over the detective was lying and he still tried to convince me to take a deal. After my preliminary hearing he called wanting a retainer for trial. I paid him a retainer for trial and he still tries to get me to take a deal. Why did he take my money for trial? I fired him and asked for a partial refund and he said, " There is no refund it is a contract. " Beware of folks that call themselves Christians. He came highly recommended but he was extremely incompetent. With him it was take a deal from the start.

Christopher Wagner

Replied last June 26, 2024

Mr. Wagner understands and respects the right of each person to have an opinion. Mr. Wagner's opinion is that the case was a risky one for trial. Therefore he tried everything he could do to get it dismissed or to get a reduction to a misdemeanor before commencing with trial, (the client was later convicted at trial with his new attorney). Mr. Wagner did not see a valid motion to suppress evidence on the case. No refund was available because the billable hours on the trial preparation and pretrial motion preparation exceeded the fee obtained.

Posted by Jackie | November 7, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Does a great job of defending his clients, would definitely hire again if ever need lawyer

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Christopher Robert Wagner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kirby Combs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer without a doubt! Chris is an amazing lawyer with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Not just is he an amazing lawyer he is also an amazing human who cares deeply about his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Superb Rating, Avvo

2020

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2019

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2018

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2017

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2016

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2015

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2014

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2013

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2012

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2011

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2010

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2009

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2008

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2007

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2006

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

1991

Juris Doctor, Pepperdine University School of Law

N/A

Attorney of the Year, Morongo Basin Bar Association, San Bernardino Public Defender

N/A

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Principal, CHRISTOPHER WAGNER & ASSC. - CRIMINAL DEFENSE

2004 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Mark Sullivan and Associates

1991 - 2004

Public Defender, San Bernardino County Public Defender

1989 - 1991

Certified Law Student, San Bernardino County Public Defender

1984 - 1988

Courier, Customer Service Representative, Wingtip Couriers

1983 - 1984

Camp Counselor for physically & mentally challenged campers, Camp Soroptimist

1981 - 1981

Camp Counselor, Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks Camp

1981 - 1983

Maintenance, Food Services, Student Center Management,, Northwestern college

1978 - 1980

Cement worker, (homes, sidewalks, driveways),, R.H. Cement

Associations

1991 - Present

Supreme Court of California

Admitted to Practice

1991 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

1991 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

Admitted to Practice

1991 - Present

United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1991 - Present

State Bar of California

Attorney Member

Education

1991

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Northwestern College

BA-Bachelor of Arts, two majors: philosophy & religion (Bible)

N/A

Summer Institute of Linguistics, Wycliffe Bible Translators, 1984.

Speaking Engagements

2004

San Bernardino County Public Defender Office Young Attorney Training

Closing Arguments

2004

San Bernardino County Public Defender Office Young Attorney Training

4th Amendment

2003

San Bernardino County Public Defender Office Young Attorney Training

Cross Examination

2002

San Bernardino County Public Defender Office Young Attorney Training

Motion Writing

2001

San Bernardino County Public Defender Office Young Attorney Training

Jury Selection

2001

San Bernardino County Public Defender Office Young Attorney Training

Trial Strategy

Languages

English

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