About Christopher
Christopher Parkhurst earned his Juris Doctor from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, completing law school in 1999 after beginning his studies in 1996. His time in law school overlapped with a period when public interest and criminal justice issues were prominent topics on campus. The degree set the stage for a career anchored in courtroom work and criminal advocacy.
He is licensed to practice in California and has built a practice centered on trial litigation. Early in his career he joined professional groups tied to criminal practice. He was a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association from 2008 until 2014 and belonged to the California Public Defenders Association during the same years. Those memberships coincided with hands-on courtroom work and trial preparation that became a hallmark of his approach.
Parkhurst’s trial credentials include recognition from the National Trial Lawyers. Since 2014 he has been listed among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers for Criminal Defense by that organization. The listing reflects peer nominations and a record of jury and bench appearances rather than a single kind of case. His court work has focused on contested matters that require litigation skills and readiness to proceed to trial.
He has handled a range of criminal matters, including cases involving driving under the influence. The period of membership in the DUI association indicates sustained involvement in those issues during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Parkhurst’s practice has required frequent interaction with investigators, prosecutors, and forensic experts, and he has experience taking technical and evidentiary questions into the courtroom.
Parkhurst operates from The Law Office of Christopher Parkhurst, maintaining offices in Roseville and Sacramento. The two locations allow him to serve clients in different parts of the Sacramento region and to appear in nearby county courts. His practice emphasizes preparation for trial and courtroom advocacy, and he has continued to participate in professional groups related to criminal defense.
Outside the courtroom, he has engaged with professional peers through organizations that focus on trial practice and criminal defense issues. He remains active in the National Trial Lawyers and maintains contacts across the defense bar. He currently represents clients in criminal matters from his Roseville and Sacramento offices.
