Christopher J. Whelton

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (14)

  • Criminal Defense
  • Misdemeanors
  • Felonies
  • DUI
  • Domestic Violence
  • Theft
  • Assault
  • Battery
  • Drugs
  • Violent Crimes
  • Sex Crimes
  • Gang Allegations
  • Homicides
  • Violations of Probation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Colorado, B.A., 1982
Law School Attended:
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, J.D., 1989
Year of First Admission:
1991
Admission:
1991, California; 1991, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; 1993, Vermont; 1993, U.S. District Court, District of Vermont; 1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 1995, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
San Diego County, Rutland County, Vermont and American Bar Associations; State Bar of California; San Diego County Trial Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
901563079

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (12 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/19/21 in Criminal Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/19/21 in Criminal Law

    Chris is an excellent attorney. He is thoughtful and thorough in his work. He represents the legal community in a highly professional manner. His clients appreciate his considerable talents and insight.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/18/21 in Criminal Law

    Chris is tenacious and hard working. He performs to the highest standards. I have known him for 30 years and co-counseled cases including homicide. He is my go to guy in the Inland Empire but I know have case will travel is his motto.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/15/21 in Criminal Law

    Chris is an excellent criminal attorney whom I have known for 20 years. I refer criminal cases to him with confidence. I also worked with him on a case years ago where there was a domestic violence restraining order and he handled the criminal dome... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/14/21 in Criminal Law

    Excellent hardworking attorney

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/13/21 in Criminal Law

    I have know Mr. Whelton for over 30 years. I have referred various criminal matters to him over that time, and I have heard only extremely positive feedback from those I have referred to him. Mr. Whelton gives his clients the personal attention and... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/13/21 in Criminal Law

    Attorney Whelton is a great communicator who knows the law like the back of his hand. I am always grateful I have him to refer to when people I know and love get into a bit of trouble.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/07/21 in Criminal Law

    He’s a great attorney, and is extremely responsible with his clients. He is well liked and has a great reputation He definitely goes out of his way to effectively represent each of his clients to the best of his ability.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/06/21 in Criminal Law

    Attorney Christopher Whelton is a true master of his craft. He is client centered and is a brilliant attorney. He’s got positive rapport with not only the defense bar, but the bench and the DAs office.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 01/06/21 in Criminal Law

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (75 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
3.6/5.0 (3 reviews)
Client Champion

I luckily found Mr. Chris Whelton and his lovely office associate Guadalupe on my very long and scary search for legal assistance with my criminal defense. I was blindly trying to deal with the conseq...

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951-228-4324  Phone

951-894-6327  Fax

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