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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.
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1007 7th Street, Suite 302, Sacramento, CA, 95814
3017 Douglas Blvd. #300, Roseville, CA, 95661
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Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
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. ...
We 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 Wayne | October 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Outstanding! He is a Great Attorney!
I would like to thank Mr Parkhurst and Mr Scoffeld very much! I had a DUI in Placer County and at first hired another attorney who promised everything but was a slacker! He did not return phone calls or emails! Then I fired him after he didn't even show up for my DMV hearing. Then I found Mr Park...
Posted by Joseph | March 17, 2015 | DUI & DWI
3rd DUI
If the first or second DUI was not stressful enough. We found ourselves facing a 3rd. First instinct was to find an attorney given we only had 10 days to schedule the DMV hearing and to find out what was to come with this third offence. Being out of county we had to find an attorney in the county ...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Attorney Christopher Parkhurst aka Sharkhurst
Christopher Parkhurst was my attorney during the most terrifying and stressful experience of my life. When my case began, my family, loved ones and I were swept into the confusing maelstrom that is the California legal system. Facing three felonies, my academic and professional future was completely...
Posted by Micah | May 02, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Friendly and trustworthy lawyer
Hello, When my wife got a DUI we were bombarded with letters. As a natural skeptic, I figured most, if not all, of these lawyers were trying too hard to get clients and may not have the credentials we were looking for. I am thankful I decided to do some independent researching to find Mr. Parkhurs...
"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."
"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 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."
"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."
"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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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
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
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
DIsmissed
Case Dismissed
Reckless driving misdemeanor
Not Guilty (four counts); one count dismissed by court on defense motion; and prosecution dismissed both remaining counts thereafter.
Not Guilty of felony 273(a)(a) charge
Dismissed by the prosecution after trial
Dismissal of all charges
Acquitted of 3rd DUI after jury trial
Dismissal after opening argument
Dismissed by judge
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2013
DUI Sentencing
2013
2011
Obtaining Social Media Discovery and Evidence; and Using it in Court
2004
Request for Proposals
2003
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