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Bio: Richard Wagner was a DUI prosecutor in Los Angeles for the Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney. Richard Wagner earned his BA in 1989 from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Richard Wagner earned his Juris Doctor law degree in 1998 from Chapman University School of Law in Orange, California. In law school, examples of Richard Wagner’s academic excellence include the Law Review, the Dean’s Merit Scholarship, and the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence. Richard Wagner served as a law clerk at the Orange County Alternate Public Defenders Office and as a judicial extern to Justice Edward Wallin (Ret.), California Court of Appeal in Santa Ana, California. Richard Wagner lectured to police officers during the Impaired Driver Apprehension Program (IDAP). He also lectured at the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trial Advocacy Project (TAP). Richard Wagner completed the NHSTA DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Course. Member of • ABA • California Attorneys for Criminal Justice • California Public Defenders Association • Independent Defense Counsel Office • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers • National College for DUI Defense • National Lawyers Guild • National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 • National Association of Distinguished Counsel: Top One Percent • Newport Harbor Bar Association • Orange County Bar Association, Mandatory Fee Arbitration Committee, Community Outreach Committee • William P. Gray Legion Lex American Inn of Court

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Bio: Chris Walsh began his legal journey at a remarkably young age, as he successfully passed the California bar exam at the tender age of 22, distinguishing himself as one of the state's youngest legal practitioners. His professional tenure of more than 19 years includes a career as an exceptional prosecutor. Notably, he held the position of Chief Assistant District Attorney in Nevada County. His other roles included service as a deputy district attorney in Kings, Fresno, Santa Clara, and Sacramento County, thus showcasing a well-rounded legal acumen.Chris's courtroom experience is profound, encompassing extensive jury trials. His prosecutorial career was marked by an elite status, where he specialized in intricate units handling cases involving gangs, sexual assault, and homicide. Recognitions for his exemplary service included being twice honored as Prosecutor of the Year in Fresno County, and his nomination for Trial Attorney of the Year in Santa Clara County.Transitioning to private practice, Chris Walsh capitalizes on his extensive background to offer expert legal representation to individuals grappling with criminal charges. His guiding philosophy is rooted in the belief that even good people can find themselves in unfavorable circumstances. For him, the choice of the right attorney can make all the difference, as he approaches each case with the empathy and dedication, he would extend to a family member or friend in need of assistance.

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