Skip to main content

Christopher James Cook

Estate planning Attorney

4.4   25 reviews

also known as Chris Cook, Christopher James Cook


Call and speak with several attorneys to find best fit for your specific legal issue.
Can't find what you are looking for?
Avvo has 97% of all lawyers in the US.
Find the best ones near you.
Find Nearby Lawyers

About Christopher

Learn Christopher’s areas of practice.

1
Practice area
  1. Estate planning
    100%
    You have worked your entire life to provide for your family. Now let us protect it.

Christopher J. Cook is the owner of the Law Offices of Christopher J. Cook. He graduated with distinction earning his JD from Pacific-McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, CA. in 2010, and was accepted into the Traynor Society. Prior to attending law school Christopher grew up in the central valley, received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis. Christopher is a member of the California Young Lawyers Association and in his free time he enjoys watching Georgetown Hoyas basketball, the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland A’s, travelling, playing all sports, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

Licensed for 12 years
State CA
Status Active
Acquired 2010
Updated 12/01/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Contact Christopher

No contact information available for this lawyer

Reviews

4.4 / 5.0
  25 customer reviews
5 Star
 
40%
4 Star
 
60%
3 Star
 
0%
2 Star
 
0%
1 Star
 
0%
Posted by sandra | December 10, 2011
Explained my case in a professional and helpful manner
Explained the case in a professional and helpful manner which put my mind at ease.
Posted by steve | November 26, 2011
received the check from tax refund
I have received the check from tax refund, thanks Chris for all the help.
Posted by alice | November 25, 2011
appreciate assistance in my tax issues
Greatly appreciate for the assistance provided in my tax issues.
Posted by steve | November 17, 2011
Thankful for his great servic
Thankful for his great service.
Posted by Stephen | November 17, 2011
Good job Chris
Good job of representing in a case that would surely have lost if without you.
Posted by manuel | November 9, 2011
case completed successfully
Feeling great after the case completed successfully.
Posted by kristina | November 9, 2011
Got solved the case
Got solved my bankruptcy case.
Posted by kristoph | November 5, 2011
greatly appreciate
Appreciate all the help with all the trials and struggled I was facing.
Posted by Ricky | November 5, 2011
back on track
Thanks for all the assistance in helping to get my life back on track.
Posted by Trexy | October 29, 2011
Good job
Did a good job and was able to reach the goal of dismissing many of the charges.
Posted by Janelle | December 17, 2011
Remain grateful & pleased with his legal representation.
Remain grateful & pleased with his legal representation.
Posted by denise | December 10, 2011
Grateful with the way my case was handled
Grateful with the way my case was handled.
Posted by mark | December 10, 2011
Thanks for all of your patience
Thanks for all of your patience, filing was such a relief.
Posted by steve | December 3, 2011
life back on track
Helped me guided in the right direction to work through all the issues to get life back on track.
Posted by teresa | December 3, 2011
get me an amazing settlement
Managed to bring the case to conclusion and get me an amazing settlement.
Posted by thomas | December 3, 2011
I just received the claims
I just received the claims and could not be happier, thanks for all the helped.
Posted by alfonso | November 26, 2011
I appreciate the professionalism of Attorney Cook
I appreciate the professionalism of Attorney Cook and the efforts of the entire staff.
Posted by hermina | November 20, 2011
Happy to have Chris as my attorney
Happy to have Chris as my bankruptcy attorney.
Posted by damon | November 20, 2011
Keeps updated in every development in my tax case.
Keeps updated in every development in my tax case.
Posted by james | November 17, 2011
happy for the good result
The case was important for me, happy for the good result.
View less reviews

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 300-350 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Law Offices of Christopher J. Cook
  • 2012 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Ellis Law Group
  • 2012 - 2012
  • Attorney
  • Thomas Hogan Law Office
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Intern
  • Board of Equalization
  • 2010 - 2010
  • Intern
  • Franchise Tax Board
  • 2009 - 2009
View all work experience

Education

  • McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
  • JD
  • 2010
  • University of California - Davis
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  • 2005

Legal Cases

  • Smith Installment Agreement

Associations

  • Traynor Society
  • N/A
  • California Young Lawyers Association
  • N/A
  • Phi Alpha Delta
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Barrister's Scholarship
  • McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA
  • 2008
  • Dean's List
  • McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA
  • 2008

Publications

  • Consumer Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Exemptions Guide
  • 2010

Speaking Engagements

  • Bankruptcy Seminar
  • Chapter 7 or Chapter 13
  • 2011

Attorney endorsements

Received (28)
Given (52)
Endorse Christopher
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Aug 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Other
"I am very impressed with Christopher James Cook and his credentials. I endorse this attorney."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Sep 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Aug 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Cook is simply an exceptional attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. I am a former judge, former magistrate, former prosecutor, and an attorney with 24 years of experience. I still learn from his answers on Avvo on a daily basis and I am constantly impressed."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Tax Attorney | Mar 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Having worked with Chris, I can say that he is worth every penny of fee. Clients represented by Chris should count themselves fortunate to have such a hard-working, ethical, and intelligent attorney."
Tax Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Oct 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Tax Attorney | Apr 12
Relationship: Friend
"Mr. Cooks knowledge of tax issues is profound and he is a tremendous asset to the Sacramento legal community."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Cook is an asset to the legal community. His willingness to respond to questions in the Avvo community is commendable and demonstrates his dedication to the the law and helping others. It is my pleasure to endorse Attorney Cook."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have seen Mr. Cook's willingness to answer questions and assist people in the Avvo community. He is a true resource. I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Friend
"I endorse this lawyer."
Tax Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Mar 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
View more endorsements
Estate planning
Lawsuits and disputes
Criminal defense
Estate planning
Litigation
Bankruptcy and debt
Divorce and separation
Employment and labor
Bankruptcy and debt
Divorce and separation
Divorce and separation