Atty. Christopher Matthew Thoms

Atty. Christopher Matthew Thoms

Christopher Matthew Thoms is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, commercial, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Miami in 1991, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Torrance Torrance 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Matthew Thoms at a glance

Christopher Matthew Thoms is a formation, criminal defense, business, and ip attorney based in Torrance, California. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Miami (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Torrance, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Matthew Thoms is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, commercial, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Miami in 1991, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Christopher practices in Torrance, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Matthew Thoms's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Christopher Matthew Thoms is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Torrance 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

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Where is Christopher Matthew Thoms's law office located?
Christopher Matthew Thoms's law practice is located in Torrance, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Matthew Thoms handle?
Christopher Matthew Thoms focuses on formation, criminal defense, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher Matthew Thoms practiced law?
Christopher Matthew Thoms has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Christopher Matthew Thoms go to law school?
Christopher Matthew Thoms earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 2005
B.A.
University of Miami
- 1991

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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