Christopher F. Morales
Criminal Defense Attorney at Morales Law Firm
- Biography
If you or your loved have been charged with a crime, you need a skilled criminal defense attorney right away. We defend clients against Federal and State charges, both felonies and misdemeanors, including, but not limited to: Murder, Drug Crimes, Drunk Driving, Theft Crimes, Assault & Battery, Sex Crimes, Juvenile Crimes, Three Strikes, Expungement of Records and White Collar Crimes. Why you need the Morales Law Firm at this critical time: * I am a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, which means I have the highest rating from judges and attorneys (only 1% of attorneys have this certification) * I am rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau – their highest rating * I was name one of the country’s Top 100 Trial lawyers * I know how to fight and win. I was a National Boxing Champion and Golden Gloves fighter
- Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- Since 1991
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written - Spanish:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Partner
- The Morales Law Firm
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1992 –
Current
- Education
- Univ of California Berkeley
- Undergraduate Degree
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- Santa Clara Univ School of Law
- Law Degree
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- Awards
- Super Lawyer
- North California Super Lawyer
- 2015
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2015
- Best Attorney of America
- Rue Ratings
- 2015
- Nation’s Top One Percent
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel
- 2015
- Super Lawyer
- North California Super Lawyer
- 2014
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2014
- Super Lawyer
- North California Super Lawyer
- 2013
- Northern California Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- 2012
- A+ Rating
- Better Business Bureau
- 2010
- Triple A rating
- Attorney Search Network
- 2008
- Certified Specialist in Criminal Law
- Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California
- 2003
- Community Service Award
- Santa Clara University School of Law
- 1990
- Professional Associations
- Criminal Law Section State Bar of California
- Member
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2007 –
Current -
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- Board of Directors
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2006 –
Current -
- Bar Association of San Francisco
- Member
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2000 –
Current -
- California Public Defenders Association
- Member
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1996 –
Current -
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Member
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1992 –
Current -
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California State Bar
 # 153152
- Member
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1991 –
Current -
- Private Defender Panel of San Mateo County
- Member
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1991 –
Current -
- Bar Associaiton of San Mateo County
- Member
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1991 –
Current -
- Peninsula La Raza Lawyers Association
- Board Member
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1995 –
1996 -
- Publications
- Limiting the definition of ‘Insider Trading’
- Daily Journal
- 2014
- 11 Mistakes to Avoid at the Beginning of Your Criminal Case
- Amazon.com
- 2012
- 8 Ways to Cleanup Your Criminal Record
- Self Published
- 2012
- Common Defenses in Criminal Cases
- Self Published
- 2012
- Common DUI and DWI Defenses
- Self Published
- 2012
- Criminal Procedure Frequently Asked Questions
- Self Published
- 2012
- Does Self-Representation in a Criminal Case Ever Make Sense?
- Self published
- 2012
- Search and Seizure Frequently Asked Questions
- Self Published
- 2012
- Sentencing Frequently Asked Questions
- Self Published
- 2012
- Criminal Anti Trust Cases
- Self Published
- 2011
- The Top Ten Celebrity Crimes of 2009
- Amazon.com
- 2010
- 11 Fatal Mistakes People Make When a Friend or Loved One Gets Arrested
- Law Firm Website
- 2009
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