About Christopher
Christopher A. Yturralde is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1991. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Yturralde is the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Chris Yturralde, a law firm serving clients in El Centro and La Mesa, California. He has been practicing law for over 35 years, providing legal services throughout Imperial and San Diego counties.
Mr. Yturralde earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1990. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Alliant International University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1987. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management, obtained in 2008. During his undergraduate studies, he was recognized on the National Dean's List and graduated with honors.
Mr. Yturralde's practice areas encompass criminal law, personal injury, and employment law. He represents clients in cases involving DUI/DWI offenses, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, criminal fraud, drug violations, federal offenses, felonies, grand jury proceedings, juvenile crimes, misdemeanors, sex offenses, and various employment law matters such as discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and immigration issues. His practice involves all stages of legal proceedings, including hearings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials.
Throughout his career, Mr. Yturralde has handled cases in both state and federal courts. He served as a Deputy District Attorney for the Imperial County District Attorney's Office from 1993 to 1996 and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney from 1994 to 1996. He also worked as an attorney at Sutherland & Gerber from 1997 to 2010. In 2010, he established his own practice, the Law Offices of Chris Yturralde, which currently operates virtually with offices in La Mesa and El Centro.
Mr. Yturralde is an active member of the San Diego Consumer Attorneys and is a licensed California real estate broker. He is fluent in Spanish, enabling him to effectively serve the diverse communities of Imperial and San Diego counties. His office is located at 3755 Avocado Blvd. #434, La Mesa, CA 91941, and he can be contacted at (760) 235-4480.
