Krishan S. Chopra

Krishan S. Chopra

Krishan Chopra is a seasoned general practitioner with more than 20 years of experience representing public agencies in California. Krishan began his career in private practice in Southern California representing cities, schools districts, and special districts, then transitioned to Northern California where he worked as a Deputy County Counsel for the County of Napa. Most recently, Krishan served as the City Attorney for the City of Mountain View after serving the City as both an Assistant then Senior Assistant City Attorney.

Krishan’s practice specialties include land use and planning, environmental compliance (CEQA), governmental ethics and conflict of interest, public contracting and construction, initiative and referenda, Brown Act and open meeting compliance, and public records production. He brings many years of experience working as legal counsel to City Councils, Planning Commissions, and various advisory bodies, as well as working collaboratively with public agency staffs, focusing on providing practical solutions and the efficient delivery of legal services.

Krishan graduated from Loyola Law School in 1997, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Classical Studies cum laude, from Colgate University in 1991.

  • J.D., Loyola Law School, 1997
  • B.A., Colgate University, 1991
  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court for the Central District of California
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • United States District Court for the Northern District of California