Atty. Christopher John Archibald

Atty. Christopher John Archibald

Christopher John Archibald is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment counseling, wage and hour class actions and 2 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Westmont College in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher John Archibald at a glance

Christopher John Archibald is an Associate based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (2007), Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, and Southern Di (2009), and Kansas (2025). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 2007) and Westmont College (B.A., 2003). Active member of Orange County and Los Angeles County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher John Archibald is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, labor and employment counseling, wage and hour class actions and 2 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Westmont College in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Christopher practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher John Archibald's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher John Archibald handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Costa Mesa 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher John Archibald

Where is Christopher John Archibald's law office located?
Christopher John Archibald's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher John Archibald handle?
Christopher John Archibald focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher John Archibald practiced law?
Christopher John Archibald has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Christopher John Archibald go to law school?
Christopher John Archibald earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Christopher John Archibald for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 2007
B.A.
Westmont College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007
Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Eastern, and Southern Di
Admitted: 2009
Kansas
Admitted: 2025

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