About Christian
Christian J — Phelps is a criminal defense attorney based in Spokane, Washington. He has been practicing law since 1995, focusing on criminal law, DUI/DWI, domestic violence, juvenile law, and white-collar crime. He is licensed to practice in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.
Before establishing his own practice, Phelps served as the lead felony attorney at John Cooney and Associates. His experience spans cases from petty theft to first-degree murder, achieving significant victories in both state and federal courts. Phelps earned his Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law in 1995.
He is a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL), the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (OCDLA), and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). His firm, the Law Offices of Christian J. Phelps, is located at 921 W Broadway Ave, Suite 201, Spokane, WA 99201 — Phelps has been recognized by his peers, being selected to Super Lawyers for 2025.
In addition to his legal practice, Phelps has been involved in appellate work, filing petitions for review with the Washington State Supreme Court.
