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Chris J Feasel

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
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Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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Chris J Feasel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Chris Defies All The Stereotypes Lawyers Face - EXCELLENT Service! Professional! GREAT GUY!!!

I found Chris while doing an online search. My fiance was facing some pretty serious charges and like most people I called around to several lawyers looking for help. I met with Chris at a Starbucks. He gave me his professional input, with the limited knowledge he had at that time and spoke to my fi...ance on the phone since he luckily called just at that time. We both agreed this was our guy. Chris was just awesome. My fiance was facing several years and a strike on some pretty serious charges. Plus, the court tried to say he had a prior strike. Chris was able to come in and get the prior removed from the file pretty quickly. So that in itself was a victory we celebrated right away. As for the charges and all the time my fiance was looking at, Chris thoroughly reviewed all the evidence. He ended up getting all charges dropped and settling for a much lesser charge, allowing my fiance to be released within just a few days. Altogether, he sat in jail for 2 1/2 months on what the court tried to make several years! Chris was always willing to talk and even contacted extended family who wanted an opportunity to speak with him. I appreciate all of the time he was willing to put in. Chris is reasonable and really works with people. He is a God send in a very troubling time.

Posted by Andrew | November 18, 2012 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Professional and effective attorney

I received a bogus traffic ticket for a red light violation in San Ramon, CA and had prepared my own defense. Unfortunately, the court postponed my trial until after a career-related out-of-state relocation, and making a return trip to California for the trial was not practical. I could have plead ...guilty and gone on with life, but on principle I was not going to plead guilty to something I did not do. So, I hired Attorney Feasel to represent me. He met with me in-person the same day on which I initially contacted him. In our meeting, he impressed upon me that he was well-acquainted with Walnut Creek traffic court, the court's procedures, and the personnel at the court. He came across as professional, but also down-to-earth. All this gave me a sense of confidence and trust in retaining him as my counsel. His fee was, in my opinion, quite reasonable considering the time required to hear me explain the facts of the case in our initial meeting, to reacquaint himself with those facts when the trial finally happened several months later, and then go to traffic court in Walnut Creek to represent me in front of the judge. While my primary motivation in hiring Attorney Feasel was to avoid the trouble that can come with missing a court date, and on the principle that the Court was not going to take my money without a fight, I was pleasantly surprised that the Court - one with a reputation for "toughness" on traffic cases - ruled in my favor after listening to Attorney Feasel's presentation of the evidence with the citing officer present. My verdict on Attorney Feasel is that I would recommend him, and would hire him again if I ever had another legal need to aligned with his range of services.

Posted by Nadia | February 02, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Bench Warrant

I hired Mr. Feasel for theft case that triggered bench warrant that has been pending for more than 2 years. He was able to communicate the factors surrounding the situation clearly to the judge with a convincing method that resulted in a positive outcome. I recommend Mr. Feasel as a competent lawyer ...to your criminal case.

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Chris J Feasel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Hovanes Margarian

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Douglas

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is an aggressive attorney who fearlessly represents his clients."

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Ross Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I worked with Chris when he was with the District Attorney's Office. He is a sharp lawyer who knows the law well. Now that he is on the defense side, he uses the knowledge learned as a former prosecutor to his client's advantage and gets quality results."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Zarabi

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Feasel has shown great knowledge of law. I have seen his answers on numerous questions and have learned a thing or two myself. In my opinion, great attorney!"

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Holden Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Roberts

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Other

"I have read Mr. Feasel's responses to many questions. His answers are direct and straight to the point. I endorse Chris and would look forward to working with him on a matter in the future."

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Jonah Chew

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Chris for a number of years. He has one of the best prosecutors I had worked with and is now one of the best defense attorneys I have worked with. I recently conducted a complex criminal preliminary hearing with him where he demonstrated an incredible insight and knowledge into the area of law."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Naresh Rajan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris is an incredibly professional and thorough attorney. He is an aggressive and dedicated trial lawyer who has an uncanny ability to find and exploit the weaknesses in his opponent's arguments. I recommend Chris very strongly. He will do an awesome job in your defense."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney/Owner, The Law Office of Christopher J. Feasel

2003 - 2011

Deputy District Attorney, San Mateo County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2012 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

2011 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association

2011 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

2003 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. G.O.

Case dismissed by the court after persuasive cross examination and argument

People v. J. B.

DA chose not to continue prosecution after aggressive cross examination and argument at preliminary hearing

People v. P.T.

Successfully negotiated case from LIFE in prison to misdemeanor conduct

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Education

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Santa Clara Univ SOL

law

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Univ of California Davis

undergraduate

Publications

2005

CDAA "Behind the Wheel" Kava Kava: A Courtroom Experience

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