EX-23.3 4 a2142536zex-23_3.htm EXHIBIT 23.3

Exhibit 23.3

        CARPENTER & COMPANY LETTERHEAD

August 23, 2004

Central Valley Community Bancorp
600 Pollasky Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612

Gentlemen:

        We hereby consent to the inclusion of the Fairness Opinion of Carpenter & Company in the Form S-4 Registration Statement of Central Valley Community Bancorp, in connection with the acquisition of the Bank of Madera County.

                        Sincerely,

                        Curt A. Christianssen
                         Executive Vice President

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