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At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell, we handle all types of criminal cases from DUIs to homicides. Our office has a reputation of being intelligent, skilled, and prepared in the courtroom, leading to success in trial and in negotiating settlements beneficial to our clients.
Choosing the right lawyer is extremely important. If you are facing a criminal charge, you need someone who is honest, respected by the opposition and the court, and most importantly, you need someone who will fight for you. At the Law Offices of Christopher Varnell we use our experience and relationships to our client’s advantage, and we always place our clients first.
As an experienced DUI attorney, Christopher Varnell has defended hundreds of DUI clients at the misdemeanor and felony level, including those charged with Vehicular Manslaughter and Second Degree Murder. He has a proven record of success in having charges dismissed, reduced, or obtaining not guilty verdicts for clients after a jury trial.
Violent crimes are considered the most serious and carry the harshest penalties. Christopher Varnell has successfully negotiated plea agreements of reduced charges when appropriate, and has also had many acquittals after jury trial.
Being charged with a crime as a juvenile can result in significant consequences. For a promising defense, it is important to have an attorney with experience and a proven track record. Chris Varnell has represented numerous juvenile clients with marked success.
History
Established in 1980.
Christopher Varnell is a highly experienced attorney who has an excellent reputation among lawyers and judges. He has practiced criminal defense for a decade. In those 10 years, he has handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases, conducted over 50 jury trials, been granted numerous dismissals, negotiated thousands of plea agreements, drafted and argued countless motions, as well as cross examined hundreds of witnesses. His trial experience ranges from misdemeanor DUI and theft cases to homicides, home invasion robberies and rape cases.
He attended the University of California at Berkeley for his undergraduate degree, and obtained his law degree from the University of San Francisco, where he received a scholarship and graduated at the top of his class.
He currently teaches trial advocacy in the Trial Advocacy Workshop at Stanford Law School.
Meet the Business Owner
Christopher V.
Business Owner
Christopher Varnell is a highly experienced attorney who has an excellent reputation among lawyers and judges. He has practiced criminal defense for a decade. In those 10 years, he has handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases, conducted over 50 jury trials, been granted numerous dismissals, negotiated thousands of plea agreements, drafted and argued countless motions, as well as cross examined hundreds of witnesses. His trial experience ranges from misdemeanor DUI and theft cases to homicides, home invasion robberies and rape cases.
He attended the University of California at Berkeley for his undergraduate degree, and obtained his law degree from the University of San Francisco, where he received a scholarship and graduated at the top of his class.
He currently teaches trial advocacy in the Trial Advocacy Workshop at Stanford Law School.