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Christopher Glew, Esq.
Chris Glew Criminal Attorney
“I have always focused my practice on Criminal Defense. I built my legal career with the single vision of representing people charged in criminal courts. I have an excellent record in trial and thrive on successful trial advocacy.”
Orange County Criminal Defense and Family Attorney
Christopher Glew is the leading defense attorney in Southern California for marijuana dispensaries, winning groundbreaking trials in the field of medical marijuana in the state of California. Called “The hottest criminal defense attorney in Orange County,” he has been recognized as one of the 2013 Top Lawyers in California by American Lawyer Media, and one of the Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers Southern California by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He has been featured in local and national media, including The Orange County Register, OC Weekly, Culture Magazine, and High Times. He is a dynamic public speaker, and has provided commentary for ABC and NBC.
An Ohio native, Christopher Glew graduated from Kent State University in 1998 with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and History. He then moved to California to attend Whittier Law School, where he was recognized on the Dean’s list and honor roll as well as the Trial Advocacy Honors Board. He graduated from Whittier Law School in 2000 with a Juris Doctorate in Law and is the Founding Partner of Glew & Kim.
Christopher Glew has been admitted to the California Bar, Federal Central District Court of California, Federal Northern District of California, and Court of Appeals. He attended the Comparative Law Seminar at Oxford University, and has completed the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing certification course to provide additional expertise in DUI cases.
He is a member of National College for DUI Defense, NORML Legal Committee, Orange County Bar Association, American Bar Association, The American Association of Nurses Attorneys, National Trial Lawyers Association, Orange County Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Newport Harbor Bar Association, West Orange County Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Life Member.
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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2014
I hired Chris for a DUI case; I have my medical rec and recently smoked before leaving the house. Confused and conflicted, I hired Chris as my lawyer and I cannot be happier with that decision. I got my DUI dropped, all because of him! He is very highly recommended and was genuine, helpful, and profe...
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2014
I will start by saying Chris Glew is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is very familiar with how the court system operates and knows how to deal with prosecutors. I give him my highest recommendation. I was arrested last year and charge with feloney possession and distribution of marajuiana. Af...
Posted by Anthony | September 10, 2014
I cant even put into words how much I appreciated having Mr.Chris Glew handle my case. I ran a medicinal cannabis collective. Within 10 minutes of meeting Mr. Glew I immediately realized this was the man to hand my case. He was so passionate about the case and the industry, he refused to take anyt...
Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2014
I hired Mr Glew on a assault case where I was wrongly charged. The case went on for a long time but he was able to convince them of my innocence. Two other lawyers I had wanted me to plead gulity and I got case dismissed from mr Glew.
Posted by Kinsey | August 22, 2014
I had a mobile collective based in Diamond Bar. I went to several lawyers before I decided to hire Mr. Glew. My case was handled with professionalism and communication was excellent. I was charged with a 11359 and he got my case dismissed. He comes highly recommended
"I endorse this lawyer. Very trustworthy, competent and results-oriented attorney. A true go-getter!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is hands down the best criminal trial attorney in the business. His defense strategies are genius and he is passionate about his representation. If you find yourself in need of a criminal attorney, there is no one better than Chris."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris and I have worked together on several cases in both Los Angeles and Orange County. Our cases have ranged from attempted murder to marijuana cultivation and sales. His experience and knowledge of the law and the court system is outstanding."
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2013
Top Lawyers in California, American Lawyer Media
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2001 - Present
Owner, The Law Offices of Glew & Kim
2001 - Present
National Bar Association
2001 - Present
Orange County Bar Association
Reversal of Judgment
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Medical Marijuana Criminal Law
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