FEDERAL & STATE CRIMINAL DEFENSE
Christian M. Ham is a criminal defense trial attorney with over 22 years of legal experience. His success in the courtroom has been recognized by Super Lawyers, the San Diego Daily Transcript, and the National Trial Lawyers. Mr. Ham’s trial success includes “not guilty” jury verdicts in federal and state court, and complete dismissals pre-trial and during trial in state court.
Ayuda en Español
Abogado Criminal
Christian M. Ham es abogado criminal desde el 2002 y es reconocido por Super Lawyers. El abogado Ham ha representado exitosamente a clientes en San Diego en casos criminales de delitos graves y delitos menores que incluyen…more
Perfil del Abogado
El abogado Ham habla Español y empezó su experiencia en defensa criminal en El Defensor Federal de San Diego y Defensor Publico de San Diego. Después entro a la práctica particular. El Abogado Ham decidió empezar su propia oficina buscando la mejor manera de representar a sus clientes…more
Abogado de DUI.
Christian M. Ham es abogado defensor criminal y ayuda a personas acusadas de cargos federales y estatal, incluyendo manejar bajo la influencia del alcohol (D.U.I.). El abogado es reconocido por Super Lawyers y San Diego Daily Transcript como excelente abogado…Perfil del Abogado>more
Top Rated Attorney
Mr. Ham’s commitment to providing the highest level of legal representation has led to complete dismissals for his clients pre-trial, on the day of trial, and during trial. His court presentation skills have also led to complete dismissals at preliminary hearings, and after prevailing in motions to dismiss for speedy trial violations and suppression hearings. In the 22 years of practicing exclusively criminal defense, Mr. Ham has been principal attorney in jury trials in every San Diego Court Division, and in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.
Mr. Ham is a fluent Spanish speaker and is licensed to practice law in the State of California and in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He is also qualified to accept federal court appointments under the Criminal Justice Act. Mr. Ham has successfully represented clients charged with felony serious and violent strikes.
Mr. Ham works passionately and diligently for every client with the primary goal of reducing or avoiding a custodial sentence. Mr. Ham takes every case seriously and seeks alternatives to custody through programs such as home electronic detention, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and work furlough.
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Federal Drug Offenses
Mr. Ham has represented clients in major drug trafficking cases including possession for sale of over 1,000 pounds of cocaine, large amounts of methamphetamine heroine, fentanyl, and marijuana …more
Burglary and Theft Offenses
Mr. Ham is an experienced criminal trial attorney who has successfully obtained dismissals for clients’ accused of felony residential burglary, felony commercial burglary, grand theft, and petty theft…more
Assault and Battery Offenses
Penal Code Section 245 will be charged as a strike when a weapon, such as a gun or knife is used, or when serious injury is involved. Great bodily injury allegations can be added … more