Atty. Chris Springer
Chris Springer is dedicated to helping people who have been harmed by the wrongful conduct of large corporations and other organizations. He is a partner in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group and practices in the firm’s Santa Barbara office.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Santa Barbara, CA · 13+ Years Experience
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About Chris Springer at a Glance
Chris Springer is a Partner based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, litigation, appellate, and internet. Admitted to practice in California (2013), U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (2017), U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (2017), and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (2025). Educated at U.C. Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 2000). Active member of Professional and Civic Involvement California State Bar Association, Member Santa Barbara Bar Association, Member American Bar Association, Member. Serves clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Chris Springer
- Chris Springer is dedicated to helping people who have been harmed by the wrongful conduct of large corporations and other organizations
- He is a partner in Keller Rohrback’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group and practices in the firm’s Santa Barbara office
- He is experienced in cases involving consumer protection, data privacy and cybersecurity, environmental protection, disability access, employment rights, and ERISA
- Chris is a graduate of Dartmouth College and U.C
- Berkeley School of Law
- Before joining Keller Rohrback, he worked in the field of software development and testing
- His practice now focuses on data privacy and other consumer-protection litigation
- Since joining Keller Rohrback, Chris has applied his legal knowledge and technical understanding to help develop and expand the firm’s work in the growing field of data privacy and cybersecurity, helping to resolve cases that collectively have settled for more than $1 billion on behalf of hundreds of millions of class members, including hard-fought settlements in the Sony Pictures, 21st Century Oncology, and UnityPoint data breach matters, as well as in T-Mobile Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, the second-largest data breach settlement in history, and in Facebook Consumer Privacy User Profile Litigation, the largest data privacy settlement in history
- He is also actively involved in other ongoing data breach, data privacy, and other matters, including 23andMe Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, T-Mobile 2022 Customer Data Security Breach Litigation, and Consumer Vehicle Driving Data Tracking Litigation
Practice Areas Explained
Chris Springer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris Springer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Santa Barbara.
Employment Law in Santa Barbara
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Class Action in Santa Barbara
Chris Springer is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Santa Barbara
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Santa Barbara
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Chris Springer is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in California →
Internet & Cyber Law in Santa Barbara
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Santa Barbara
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Barbara are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Santa Barbara Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Santa Barbara-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Santa Barbara Choose Chris Springer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Chris Springer's practice in the field of employment, class action, litigation, appellate, and internet.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Chris Springer brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Chris Springer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, class action, and litigation, Chris Springer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Santa Barbara
A Santa Barbara-based practice means Chris Springer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Chris Springer Handles in Santa Barbara
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Chris Springer has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Chris Springer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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