Christopher Ryan Varnell

Christopher Ryan Varnell

also known as Christopher Varnell, Chris Varnell

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1255 Treat Blvd Ste 300, Walnut Creek, CA

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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Christopher Varnell is a highly experienced attorney who has an excellent reputation among lawyers and judges. He has practiced criminal defense for a decade. In those 10 years, he has handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases, conducted over 50 jury trials, been granted numerous dismissals, negotiated thousands of plea agreements, drafted and argued countless motions, as well as cross examined hundreds of witnesses. See varnell-law.com for more details.

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 22 years

State: California

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Law Office of Christopher Varnell

1255 Treat Blvd Ste 300, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597

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Christopher Ryan Varnell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Darren | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I Recommend Chris!

My name is Darren and I want to give Chris Varnell 5 stars and would highly recommend him to any one looking for an honest, hard-working and driven attorney. I had 2 prior DUI convictions and picked up more 3 more Duis in a 12 months time. This was a complicated and multiple county case with 3 year...s of prison over my head. Chris was able to negotiate one being dismissed and everything being resolved for 90 days in the sheriff work program! Thanks to Chris I can start rebuilding my life and take care of my family. Chris is an outstanding attorney and I highly recommend him! Thanks Chris -Darren

Posted by Jodie | June 26, 2013

Recommendable

Mr. Varnrell is an excellent attorney. He is friendly, helpful, and honest. He was extremely patient with me at every turn. When you're afraid and feel overwhelmed such treatment means the world. Unlike law firms, Chris Varnell is present and deals with you directly. Most of us do not understand lega...l terminology or what to expect in court and it can be incredibly intimidating, but Mr. Varnell takes the time to explain every step. A tip, If you do not already know, you want to hire an attorney who has a good standing relationships with the courts in your county. I appreciate everything done by Mr. Varnell and count my blessing that I met him.

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Head Counsel, Law Offices of Christopher Varnell

2003 - 2011

Deputy Public Defender, Contra Costa County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Robert G. McGrath American Inn of Court

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Business Network International

Member

2011 - Present

Conra Costa County Criminal Conflict Program

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

Oakhurst Country Club Advisory Board

Board Member

1999 - Present

Cal Alumni Association - UC Berkeley

Member

Education

2003

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of California - Berkeley

BS

Languages

English

Activity

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