The Morales Law Firm brings something rare to criminal defense: a California State Bar Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Board certification is voluntary and requires years of experience, peer references, and passing a rigorous examination — fewer than 4% of California attorneys hold any board certification. Lead attorney Christopher Morales has been in private practice since 1991, has defended thousands of clients across California, and previously clerked for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. If you're facing a serious charge and want an attorney with verifiably elite credentials, this firm deserves a consultation.
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"Chris Morales is exceptional. Facing serious drug charges, he built a meticulous defense, found procedural issues with the search, and the charges were ultimately dismissed. His legal knowledge and attention to detail is at a different level than other attorneys I consulted."
"With a prior on my record I was terrified about a second DUI. Mr. Morales was thorough, honest about what to expect, and negotiated a plea that avoided additional jail time. His Board Certification tells you everything about the level of expertise you're getting."
"A conviction from years ago was blocking my career. Mr. Morales handled my expungement efficiently and explained the immigration implications thoroughly — which mattered greatly to me as a non-citizen. Professional, responsive, and genuinely helpful."
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Office
San Francisco: 1388 Sutter St, Suite 805, San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 552-1215
Recognition
- ✓ CA State Bar Board Certified — Criminal Law
- ✓ Super Lawyers Northern California
- ✓ Former Clerk, U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- ✓ Private practice since 1991
- ✓ Thousands of cases handled statewide