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Christopher Carle Kingsley Parkhurst
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About Christopher
Biography
Hello. I am Chris Parkhurst. Choosing a criminal defense attorney can be difficult and stressful. My goal is to make you comfortable, and explain your options at no obligation. I am currently accepting new clients who need help from a skilled criminal defense attorney.
I focus on criminal defense because I love to help people who are down on their luck. Moreover, the power the police and the district attorneys have can be frightening. I believe it is important to have checks and balances in the system.
I have developed a sterling reputation in the Sacramento courts and surrounding areas. My clients appreciate the personalized service I provide as part of my criminal defense representation. Very few other attorneys work as closely with their clients as I do. Further I am one of a select few criminal defense attorneys in the Sacramento Area to have received the coveted Martindale- Hubbell AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 designation. This is Martindale-Hubell's most prestigious award reserved for the very best attorneys in their field of practice. I was also awarded the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
I serve Sacramento and other Northern California locations, from the Bay Area to the Sierras. I am proud to have helped hundreds of clients achieve successful resolutions in difficult circumstances and I will put my criminal defense experience to work for you for at a very affordable fee.
I am a skilled negotiatior and proven trial attorney. Some of my more recent trials have been covered by the media and links to these articles can be found on my website.
Good luck. Please call to set up a free and confidential consultation. Thank you for viewing my profile.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
21 years | 900 cases
DUI and DWI
50%
21 years | 400 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 26 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Christopher Parkhurst
1007 7th Street, Suite 302, Sacramento, CA, 95814
The Law Office of Christopher Parkhurst
3017 Douglas Blvd. #300, Roseville, CA, 95661
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Christopher Carle Kingsley Parkhurst's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 42 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Katy | January 6, 2026 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hire him you won’t regret it!! Very honest and affordable!!
The Law Offices of Christopher Parkhurst exceeded my expectations. Attorney Kit was extremely responsive and professional from the very beginning. I contacted his office on behalf of a family member, and he responded within seconds to offer a free consultation. Remarkably, he was able to resolve the ...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Chicago “Razzle Dazzle” anyone?
Chris and his team turned Mount Everest into the Altamont pass for my son (strikeable felony to a misdemeanor) A great team to have in your corner when there’s seemingly no way out. They all worked together to get the best results. Chris was our bargain maker behind closed doors (although he spent p...
Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
THESE GUYS ARE GREAT!
I found myself in a bad situation with the potential of losing my job because of it, which would have been detrimental to my family. I talked to Kit at Christopher Parkhurst, and he took the ball from there and he CHRUSHED IT! CASE DROPPED! These guys are a life savor. Highly recommend!!!
Posted by anonymous | January 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Do NOT hire this firm!!!
After starting the process with this office, I was left with several unanswered questions, My DUI situation has been one of the most stressful situations I have ever had to deal with. I thought by hiring a lawyer some of the pressure would be relieved from my shoulders. Unfortunately I was mistaken. ...
Christopher Parkhurst
Replied last January 30, 2024We aspire to answer all questions related to our client’s cases in a timely manner. I’m sorry if we fell short in any way. While life’s pressures are a subjective experience, we as a matter of policy answer all emails and phone calls within one business day. I am truly sorry if your experience with my firm didn’t match our firm goal of good communication to keep our clients well-informed . We want our clients to be happy with us: our families depend on us as much as our clients’ families do. Please feel free to call me personally to confidentially discuss your case resolution and any issues you encountered along the way, I’d greatly appreciate your feedback so we can do better next time. We want all of our clients to feel heard, respected and happy with our communication. I have represented hundreds of clients and each one is an important relationship to me and to my staff. Fighting criminal charges is stressful for all who go through the court system, and I’m sincerely sorry you feel the way that was expressed in the anonymous review. I invite you to call us at 916-277-8299 to discuss ways that we could have assisted you better. Thank you for letting us know, and I appreciate your giving us a chance to hear and address your suggestions and criticism,
Posted by Demi | February 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Rob Ward at the Law Offices of Chris Parkhurst, ty!
**Just in case he doesn't review his AVVO ratings** Rob is genuinely interested in helping others better their situations. He understands not everyone has a lot of money and he is very compassionate in this understanding. He has been thorough and respectful while assisting me with information from...
Christopher Carle Kingsley Parkhurst's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mr. Parkhust is an intelligent and dedicated attorney. I endorse him without reservation."
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"I endorse this lawyer, because he is a natural in front of a jury and he fights for his clients in and out of the courtroom."
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"Chris is the rare kind of attorney who truly cares about his clients and the outcomes of his cases. The stories and cases of his clients stay with him long after the case is done and the bill has been paid. If you want an attorney who will work hard for you, believe in you, and care about what happens to you, Chris is an excellent choice."
"I endorse this lawyer. You cannot go wrong by hiring Chris for your criminal defense case."
"I have so much admiration for Chris as both an attorney and as a fine human being. In the past several years I have had a chance to get to know Chris very well and I am so impressed with the criminal defense attorney he has become. Chris has handled hundreds of criminal cases in Sacramento over the past several years, and has taken on and won some very tough trials. Chris has become a real force to be reckoned with for any District Attorney who thinks they can file weak cases and bull doze a defendant. Chris believes in his clients and he will stand up defiantly against the whole world in defense of his clients. You cannot find a better defense attorney in Sacramento than Chris. I should know, I have been around Sacramento for a long time and I know who the good attorneys and the bad attorneys are. Chris has my highest endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Chris's superior knowledge and professionalism is only matched by the compassion he has for his clients, A truly gifted attorney and person! If you're looking for the best, call him."
"Christopher is an excellent attorney and is well-respected in the criminal defense community. Anyone facing incarceration or other harsh criminal penalties would be lucky to have Christopher in his/her corner."
"Chris is definitely an attorney that puts his clients first, above all else. He is skillful and knowledgable. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a criminal defense attorney."
"If you need a good settlement, Chris has the reputation with DA offices throughout Northern California to start your negotiation on the right foot. He has the legal knowledge to execute that negotiation and get you the best result possible. If you need to go to trial, Chris is a battle tested advocate who will make the DA really uncomfortable and maximize your chance of a not guilty verdict. But what separates Chris from the rest is that he will take the time to understand who you are, your specific needs, and follow through. I have watched Chris go above and beyond for his clients, and he will do that for you."
"Chris is a very caring attorney who will go out of his way to help his clients. Chris is very knowledgeable and will fight for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a real people's lawyer. By that, I mean that he is all about serving his client, and protecting their rights. In my experience, money means very little to Chris. He acts out of principle without measuring the cost to himself. Chris is highly intelligent and full of fight. I highly recommend him as a criminal defense or DUI attorney."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Both capable and experienced, Mr. Parkhurst's true skill comes from his honest desire to help his clients through their adversity. For some, advocacy is a mere profession, but to those such as Christopher Parkhurst, it is a duty... One that he performs excellently. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Rated Attorney-Drunk Driving Defense, Lead Counsel
2014
Rated Attorney -Criminal Law, Lead Counsel
1986
Certificate of Appreciation, Plumas Unified School District
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Senior Trial Attorney, The Law Offices Of Christopher Parkhurst
2011 - Present
Attorney, Imhoff & Associates, PC
2010 - Present
Owner, The Law Offices of Christopher Parkhurst
2008 - 2010
Managing Attorney, Earl Carter and Associates
2006 - 2007
Associate Attorney, Louder Law Group
1999 - 2005
Senior Analyst, Contra Costa County
Associations
2015 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2014 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Sacramento County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Sacramento County Bar Association, Constitutional Law and Civil Rights SectionMember
2007 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Dungey
DIsmissed
State of California v. Wilkinson (2014)
Case Dismissed
People v. Bisi (2013)
Reckless driving misdemeanor
People vs. Kumar (2013)
Not Guilty (four counts); one count dismissed by court on defense motion; and prosecution dismissed both remaining counts thereafter.
People v. Mathiesen-Dunne (2011)
Not Guilty of felony 273(a)(a) charge
People v. Escamilla (2011)
Dismissed by the prosecution after trial
People v. Carter (Case # 08F08077)
Dismissal of all charges
People v. Pannu (2009)
Acquitted of 3rd DUI after jury trial
People v. Dickson (Case # P06CRM1799-1)
Dismissal after opening argument
People v. M. Hernandez (2010)
Dismissed by judge
Education
1998
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of California Davis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of California - Riverside
Speaking Engagements
2013
DUI In the Classroom
DUI Sentencing
2013
DUI in the Classroom
DUI Consequences
2011
Discovery and Evidence in the Era of Social Media
Obtaining Social Media Discovery and Evidence; and Using it in Court
2004
Bidders Conference
Request for Proposals
2003
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Contra Costa County Childrens Report Card
Publications
2015
Chris Parkhurst Law Blog
A Sacramento Attorney Explains Prior DUI's
2014
Sacdefenselawyers.com Blog
What's All This Talk Around Sacramento About Prop 47?
2014
Chris Parkhurst Law Blog
Sacramento Criminal Defense: More of an Art Than a Science
2014
Chris Parkhurst Law Blog
DUI Defense Takes a Hit From the Supreme Court
2003
News & Views
Contra Costa County Public Authority
2002
News and Views (Newsletter)
Contra Costa County Public Authority
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
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02 Oct 2017
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How much time do i serve if they said 365 days how many months would that be?
07 Sep 2017
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I am going ti court on the 13 of march for a dui-drug do i need a lawyer
06 Mar 2017