Atty. Christopher J. Whelton
I have been an attorney for over 31 years. Currently I practice criminal defense in all southern California Superior Courts including Murrieta, Riverside, Banning, Vista, San Diego, Indio, Rancho Cucamonga, Fullerton and others.
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Christopher J. Whelton is a Member based in Murrieta, California, practicing at Law Office Of Christopher J Whelton Apc. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, sex crimes, and violent crimes. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1991), Vermont (1993), and U.S. District Court, District of Vermont (1993). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County, Rutland County, Vermont and American Bar Associations State Bar of California San Diego County Trial Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Murrieta, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- I have been an attorney for over 31 years
- Currently I practice criminal defense in all southern California Superior Courts including Murrieta, Riverside, Banning, Vista, San Diego, Indio, Rancho Cucamonga, Fullerton and others
- I represent adult and juvenile clients charged with all levels of misdemeanor and felony offenses including DUI, domestic violence, theft, assault, battery, drugs, violent crimes, sex crimes, gang allegations, homicides, and Violations of Probation
- I also represent clients at the Department of Motor Vehicles. • 2021 Named Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorney in California by Attorney Practice and Office Magazine • 10/10 Superb Rating by AVVO.com Attorney Rating service • Rated #1 Criminal Defense Attorney Murrieta CA for 2022 by Expertise.com • "AV" Rated by Martindale Hubbell Attorney Rating Service • Perfect 5/5 star Reviews on Yelp.com
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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 Murrieta 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 andnue, 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.
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