Christopher F. "Chris" Emley
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1991 About Christopher F. Emley
Christopher F. Emley is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1991. Christopher F. Emley is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Family Law
Current Firm: Emley Law Office LLP
Education: University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1967, University of California Berkeley, B.A. (Political Science), graduated 1964, University of California Berkeley, graduated 1964, and University of California Hastings College of the Law, graduated 1967
Location: San Francisco, CA
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