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Christopher J. Downey

Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Violent Crime
    14 years
  • 35% DUI / DWI
    14 years
  • 25% White Collar Crime
    14 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Downey Law Firm
    The Downey Building
    2814 Hamilton Street
    Houston, TX 77004
    Office: 713-651-0400
    Fax: 713-395-1311
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (0)

Mr. Downey was born in Canton, Massachusetts. He attended Noble and Greenough School in Dedham Massachusetts. He received his undergraduate degree from Duke... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Peer Review”

Posted by: Kelley, 2010-11-02 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I've worked in Chris's office since law school. There is no other office that I would rather be working in as a licensed attorney. Bottom line, if a... more
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5 star rating

“the best lawyer in the city!!!!”

Posted by: chris, 2010-06-24 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: mr.downey and kelly andres are very professional at their task. very prominent at getting your cases reduce or dismissal. i rate mr downey and kelly... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


Kelley Lyn Andrews

I began working for Chris Downey in law school. It was immediately apparent that he was unusually bright and unusually tough. Chris is not above... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Kelley Andrews , Houston (TX), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

18 years since Christopher J. Downey was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1993 03/09/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Co-Director at Houston Police Department Crime Laboratory Serology Investigation Panel 2007–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law Law JD 1993
Duke University Public Policy BA 1990

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Board Certified in Criminal Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member State Bar of Texas 1993-present
Member Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 4
Answers: 2 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
0 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Caution: Jury Charges Ahead State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar 2010 2010
Subpoenaing Big Brother State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar 2008
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Caution: Jury Charges Ahead State Bar of Texas Avanced Criminal Law Seminar 2010
Pretrial Preparation and Discovery of Unusual Evidence DWI Top Gun Seminar 2010