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also known as Kris Carrasco
Kris has been practicing DUI, criminal defense and personal injury law in the Vancouver and Portland areas for over a decade. He taken over 50 cases to jury trial from felonies, DUIs, domestic violence charges and plaintiff's personal injury.
Kris grew up in Los Angeles, California and attended the University of Southern California where he graduated with majors in Philosophy and Political Science, with honors. Kris then attended Lewis and Clark Law School where he graduated with certification in Criminal Law.
Kris has worked for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office where he practiced complex civil liabilities defense. Kris has been hired as special trial counsel in Los Angeles where he has won significant verdicts for personal injury plaintiffs. Kris has worked in public defense in Washington before opening up his own firm deticated to protecting clients rights in criminal defense and personal injury.
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1014 Franklin Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660
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Posted by LB | April 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Kris has been excellent in handling my case. Very professional, responsive, and down to earth. I felt like he genuinely cared about my circumstance and wanted to find the best possible outcome, which he did. The results he was able to achieve for me were actually shockingly good. Please note: the n...
Posted by George | February 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
When the mother of my son had me arrested for false domestic violence charges and then kidnapped him to Washington from California state, she filed a restraining order keeping me from our son. He was 3 at the time and had been with me every day. The stories she submitted to the court were meritless a...
Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Gave me matter of fact. Logical.free advice. , which helped me feel confident. About my troubles and how. To move forward.
Posted by Jesse | January 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I had a recent DUI and they were asking for 30 days jail. I hired Kris and they dismissed the charge at the next court appearance. Kris also helped my friend a year ago with her DUI. He's very easy to talk to and honest about the process. Couldn't recommend him enough
Posted by Mariah | November 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was arrested over the summer on a DUI and I was devastated. I called Kris and he walked me through everything really patiently and professionally. Kris gave me the best and worst case scenario and was very honest about the situation. He got the charge reduced to a speeding ticket with no jail or...
"Mr. Carrasco is a solid attorney and person and I recommend him to anyone need a criminal law attorney. Mr. Carrasco and I had several cases together when I was a prosecutor and he always worked hard for his clients."
"Kris is a talented attorney that works very hard to ensure that his clients achieve the best possible resolutions. I endorse him with complete faith and confidence."
"I endorse Krisztia. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I've worked with Kris for over 4 years. He is highly competent, professional, and gets excellent results for his clients."
"I work with Mr. Carrasco and value his insights in my own case management and trial preparation. He is a valuable resource and a skilled and competent litigator. I would recommend to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kris is a fantastic lawyer. He works hard for his clients, and gets great results."
"I had the opportunity to work with Kris as opposing counsel on a number of matters. He truly believes in his clients and is willing to bend over backwards to work hard in investigating, preparing and presenting their case at trial, and throughout the plea bargaining process. He is an attorney who cares about the people he works for, which was always apparent in working cases with him previously."
"I've had the opportunity to work with Mr. Carrasco on a number of criminal and civil matters. First and foremost, Mr. Carrasco's highest priority is the needs and interests of his clients. His extensive knowledge of the law surpasses most other attorneys I've worked with and he always is one step ahead of oppossing counsel with respect to the resolution of his cases. Mr. Carrasco is an effective and talented trial attorney and I endorse his work and have strong regard for his abilities as an advocate."
"Kris is a talented and effective trial attorney. He has the intellect and courage required to try difficult and complex cases--well. It explains why so many of his jury verdicts result in acquittals."
"Kris is a very good attorney. He works hard to defend his clients and he's not afraid to think outside the box to find the right solution. I often discuss cases with him and appreciate his insight into legal matters. I endorse his work."
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2021
Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, Expertise
2007
Certificate in Criminal Law, Lewis and Clark Law School
2010 - Present
Attorney, Kris Carrasco Law Office
2002 - 2003
Clerk, Los Angeles City Attorney's Office
2010 - Present
Multnomah Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2010 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)Member
2009 - Present
Washington Defender AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
Dismissal
Plea Bargain
Not Guilty verdict on all counts
$87,000 Plaintiff's verdict plus costs
Not Guilty Verdict
Not Guilty Verdict
Not guilty
Acquittal
2007
Juris Doctorate
2003
Bachelor of Arts
2020
Criminal Procedure
2013
Basics of Criminal Law
2008
Federal Election Law
2015
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