Atty. Christopher M. Winchell

Atty. Christopher M. Winchell

Christopher M. Winchell is a lawyer practicing litigation, elder law, asset protection and 3 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher M. Winchell at a glance

Christopher M. Winchell is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at Christopher M. Winchell Attorney at Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on trusts, criminal defense, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1995), Arizona (2006), and California (2015). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1995) and Indiana University, Bloomington (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher M. Winchell is a lawyer practicing litigation, elder law, asset protection and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1992, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Christopher practices at Christopher M. Winchell Attorney at Law in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher M. Winchell's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Criminal Defense

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Civil Litigation

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Elder 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 San Diego 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 M. Winchell

Where is Christopher M. Winchell's law office located?
Christopher M. Winchell's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Christopher M. Winchell Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher M. Winchell handle?
Christopher M. Winchell focuses on trusts, criminal defense, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher M. Winchell practiced law?
Christopher M. Winchell has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Christopher M. Winchell go to law school?
Christopher M. Winchell earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Christopher M. Winchell for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University
- 1995
B.A.
Indiana University, Bloomington
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1995
Arizona
Admitted: 2006
California
Admitted: 2015

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