Christopher Walsh

Former Chief Assistant District Attorney. Award winning trial lawyer.

20 years of experience

California

Walsh Law is led by Chris Walsh, a former homicide prosecutor, and Chief Assistant District Attorney, with extensive jury trial experience. An attorney for more than 19 years, Chris Walsh is an accomplished trial lawyer and has a broad range of specialized experience in the field of criminal law. As a prosecutor, Walsh was assigned the most serious cases in the offices where he worked. Walsh tried numerous sexual assaults, gang, driving under the influence, and homicide cases. He has personally tried more than 100 jury trials. Walsh was twice selected as Prosecutor of the Year. He is a member of Lawyers of Distinction in the area of Criminal Law, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and is a member of California DUI Lawyers Association.

Walsh Law takes pride in providing the highest quality criminal defense representation possible. Our dedicated legal team takes the time to communicate with our clients to find the strongest defense. Based on our experience we specialize in handling serious felony cases, and also provide expert DUI defense in all matters. Walsh Law focuses on representing good people who find themselves, on occasion, on the wrong side of the law. We intentionally take on a limited number of cases in order to give each client the attention their case deserves.

Criminal Law
Drug Crimes, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Victims Rights
White Collar Crime

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Fees
  • Free Consultation
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California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 235118
Since 2004
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Partner
Walsh Law
2022 –

Current

Associate
Mastagni Holstedt, A Professional Corporation
2021 –

2022

Assistant District Attorney
Nevada County District Attorney
2017 –

2021

Deputy District Attorney
County of Santa Clara
2013 –

2017

Deputy District Attorney
County of Fresno
2007 –

2013

Deputy District Attorney
County of Kings – California
2005 –

2007

Excelsior College
B.A. | History
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Oak Brook College of Law
J.D. (2004) | Law
Honors: with honors
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Prosecutor of the Year
District Attorney’s Office
2012
Chris Walsh was recognized as outstanding trial attorney out of 130 other attorneys for that year.
Prosecutor of the Year
District Attorney’s Office
2008
Chris Walsh was recognized as outstanding trial attorney out of 130 other attorneys for that year.
State Bar of California

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Member
Current
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Nevada County Bar Association

Current
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Sacramento County Bar Association

Current
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California DUI Lawyers Association

Current
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National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyer
Current
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Lawyers of Distinction – Criminal Defense Law

2023 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
www.walshcriminaldefense.com
Blog
Walsh Law YouTube channel

Walsh Law
7950 Folsom Auburn Road
Folsom, CA 95630
US
Telephone: (916) 443-1111
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Walsh Law
168 East Main Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
US
Telephone: (530) 499-0645
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Christopher Walsh

(916) 443-1111