Hello. I am Chris Parkhurst. Choosing a criminal defense attorney can be difficult and stressful. My goal is to make you comfortable, and explain your options at no obligation. I am currently accepting new clients who need help from a skilled criminal defense attorney.

     I focus on criminal defense because I love to help people who are down on their luck. Moreover, the power the police and the district attorneys have can be frightening.  I believe it is important to have checks and balances in the system.  

      I have developed a sterling reputation in the Sacramento courts and surrounding areas.  My clients appreciate the personalized service I provide as part of my criminal defense representation.  Very few other attorneys work as closely with their clients as I do. Further I am one of a select few criminal defense attorneys in the Sacramento Area to have received the coveted Martindale- Hubbell AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 designation.  This is Martindale-Hubell's most prestigious award reserved for the very best attorneys in their field of practice. I was also awarded the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers Award in 2014, 2015 and 2016.  

    I serve Sacramento and other Northern California locations, from the Bay Area to the Sierras.  I am proud to have helped hundreds of clients achieve successful resolutions in difficult circumstances and I will put my criminal defense experience to work for you for at a very affordable fee. 

      I am a skilled negotiatior and proven trial attorney.  Some of my more recent trials have been covered by the media and links to these articles can be found on my website. 

     Good luck. Please call   to set up a free and confidential consultation. Thank you for viewing my profile.