Licensed for 19 years

State TX

Acquired 2004

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James Christopher Abel

Criminal defense Attorney at Flower Mound, TX

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Happy and satisfied! Was the right choice!

Confident and Competent Lawyer

Mr. Abel helped me when I was falsely accused of a felony crime. He was appointed to me by the court at first and was able to get the case dismissed, but the DA decided to refile lesser charges on me (sore loser). Mr. Abel had done such a good job with my felony case that I decided to hire him on my new refiled lesser charges and he made quick work of them and got all of my charges dismissed. Mr. Abel hung tough with me through two courts. I never in my life thought I would be falsely accused of a crime but I was extremely lucky to get Abel as my lawyer! He was also a prosecutor for some time so he has relationships with people in the courts that some lawyers don’t. He did an excellent job and if you have the opportunity to hire him I think you’d be foolish not to. He’s really good and his paralegal Kory was very attentive and helpful throughout a very stressful time in my life.

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Criminal defense

80%

19 years, 4,000 cases
Juvenile law

10%

19 years, 100 cases
Personal injury

10%

19 years, 50 cases

It was instilled in me at a very early age that I should seek an honorable profession in which I could help people. As a criminal defense attorney, I do just that. If the government is out to get you, then give me a call. Maybe I can help you too.

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Law Offices of J. Christopher Abel

4315 Windsor Centre Trail

Suite 300

Flower Mound, TX, 75028

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Posted by William | August 19, 2019

Happy and satisfied! Was the right choice!

Consulted with Chris about my case. It didnt take long to decide to hire him. He explained in detail the process of each stage my case would go and how he would help me. Cory was also a big help staying in constant communication about court dates and times to be there. I felt comfortable and confident with Chris's representation.

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Posted by Raymond O | March 29, 2019

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Posted by Aubrey | August 1, 2016

Great Help, Big Relief!

Chris Abel helped me by representing me in court and working with the judge on my case, giving me peace of mind during a hard time. He is affordable and efficient for your benefit!

Posted by Andrea | May 2, 2016

Saved my life

Chris Abel was my attorney for my 3rd DWI. He helped me see a drug and alcohol counselor and assured me that if I wanted help and to recover from my alcoholism he and the court could help. I deserved jail time, but I was allowed another chance and am now in the DWI court program. My sobriety date is 10/25/14 and I owe it all to him for giving me hope and genuinely caring and helping me get into the program. Sincerely, Andrea

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Posted by Jeff | November 24, 2015

Honorable and Trustworthy Attorney!

I hired Mr Abel on a DWI charge and could not be more grateful for how he and his office treated me throughout the process. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the entire process and always kept me informed on how my case was going, and what I needed to do to help myself in the situation. Thank you for always returning my calls promptly, and actually working for me and not treating me like an unnamed criminal. Highly recommend him! He truly is here to help!

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Posted by Cassie | April 15, 2015

I HIGHLY RECCOMEND THIS LAWYER

Chris Able Is An Angel!!!! My brother was facing an automatic 25-LIFE sentence. My family was giving up hope on his sentence due to his continuous long record of drug charges and crimes that he had committed in the past. The prosecutors were determined to enhance his misdemeanor charge to a felony charge. If it wasn't for Chris, my brother would be in prison for minimal sentence of 25 YEARS! Chris put in hours of paperwork and phone calls to Prove that my brother did not have two previous felony charges, therefore, my brother was released at his pre-trial hiring! This attorney fights for his clients with compassion, professionalism , experience and does so with concern and justice on the forefront! I would Highly reccomend Chris Abel to everyone and anyone in any circumstance of need of his help, even if you feel that you are in hopeless situation. Chris Able would be the one to trust! Thank You Chris Able!

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Posted by shumpertsonya | April 11, 2015

Dedication at its finest....

I would recommend Abel to anyone facing a criminal case. His loyalty and dedication surpasses anything I could have expected. Although he has a plethora of clientele, he treated my case as if it was his own. I could tell it wasn't just about the money; he wants every individual facing a charge to know their rights. I have a new outlook on lawyers after our experience together.

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Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2014

Honorable Attorney

Mr. Abel is an attorney I would highly recommend. He handled my case with utmost diligence, and always returned my calls promptly. Whenever there was a question about my case, he always had an answer for me, and steered me in the right direction when I had an issue. I highly recommend Mr. Abel!

Posted by Jason | May 22, 2013

Great attorney!

I would highly recommend Mr. Abel to anyone that needs legal assistance. He is very professional, and extremely knowledgeable and will fight for you until the end. When you call or e-mail with a question he responds in a very respectable timeframe. He is very informative on what and when things will happen with your case. A+++ attorney!!!

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Posted by anonymous | February 5, 2013

Excellent Attorney!!

Mr. Able offered me a free consultation to review statements and documents related to my case to make a full evaluation. He was able to enter me into a pretrial diversion program and expunge my record. I kept in touch with him and all my questions were answered quickly which is one of the most important attribute when looking for an attorney. He is very knowledge, hardworking, honest, and does not settle for less than what you deserve!

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Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2013

Wonderful

He was such a big help! He got me through pre-trial diversion, and he is in the process of getting my record expunged. He replied to emails right away and was willing to answer any questions I had regarding my case. I highly recommend him!

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Law Offices of J. Christopher Abel, PLLC
2014 - Present

Adjunct Professor
University Of North Texas
2009 - Present

Attorney
Powers & Shanklin
2007 - 2014

Prosecutor
Denton County District Attorney's Office
2005 - 2007

Attorney
Evans, Gandy, Daniel, and Moore
2004 - 2005

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Education

National College for DUI Defense
Mastering Scientific Evidence in a DUI Case
2013

Jay Zager, Inc.
Intoxilyzer 5000 Maintenance Technician
2013

Lance Platt and Associates
Practitioner
2012

Baylor University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2004

Austin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude
2001

Texas Academy of Leadership in Humanities
1999

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Legal Cases

State vs. EA
Dismissed

State vs. EG
Declined for Prosecution

State vs. AH
Dismissed

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Associations

Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
President
2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Founding Member
2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense
Member
2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
2011 - Present

Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
2007 - Present

Texas Bar College
Member
2007 - Present

Baylor University School of Law
Lifetime Member
2007 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Super Fellow
2005 - Present

United Methodist Church
Member
1980 - Present

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Honors and Awards

Board Certification, Criminal Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2014

Super Fellow
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2013

Moot Court Semifinalist
Baylor University School of Law
2002

Dean's Academic Merit
Baylor University School of Law
2001

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Publications

Austin College Press
Noble Allen Birge, a Biography
2001

Speaking Engagements

Criminal Defense Lawyers Project
DWI Defense
2016

Criminal Defense Lawyers Project
DWI Defense
2015

Hal Jackson, Jolly Roger Seminar
Criminal Defense Seminar, Course Director
2014

Denton County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Monthly Meeting
Blood Retesting in DWI Cases
2014

Hal Jackson, Jolly Roger Seminar
Criminal Defense Seminar, Course Director
2013

Frisco Police Department
Courtroom Testimony
2013

The Colony Police Department
Breath Test Operator's School
2007

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Efrain Sain

Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I first knew Chris as a prosecutor for Denton County. In that positions, I found him to be a fair and very able adversary. As a fellow criminal defense attorney, I find he is very skilled and is a strong advocate for his clients. He is also personable and easily approachable, qualities many attorneys do not have that I think are valuable for clients."

Michael Waddington

Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

J. Kyle Verret

Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Abel a long time. We have worked together on a number of criminal cases. Mr. Abel is an excellent attorney and a great advocate for his clients. He knows the law well, and most importantly, cares about his clients."

Nathaniel Miller

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Chris Abel without hesitation. He is exceptional in all aspects of Texas Criminal Law and has tremendous experience and scientific knowledge in the complicated arena of DWI defense. Any person accused of a crime would be wise to consider this skilled lawyer in his or he search for representation."

Sean Kilgore

Criminal defense Attorney | May 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris Abel for over 6 years now and would highly recommend him to any person charged with a criminal offense. His knowledge of DWI law is so good that it is frightening at times. At times, I have taken abstract criminal issues to Chris and he always seems to have an answer. He is also a highly skilled litigator that is not afraid to mix it up in a courtroom. Well respected in the local legal community, when Chris speaks, people listen. I highly recommend this attorney!"

John Rentz

Criminal defense Attorney | May 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Abel in this community for a number of years and consider him a competent, qualified criminal defense attorney."

Brody Shanklin

Criminal defense Attorney | May 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an excellent attorney. Chris has the experience necessary to evaluate a case and provide top notch representation. I highly recommend Chris Able."

John Ross

Criminal defense Attorney | May 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is one of the smartest, hardest working attorneys I know. He has an extensive knowledge of the law, and the legal system in general. Chris is an excellent trial attorney, and I would recommend him without hesitation.."

Brent Bowen

Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a go to lawyer when you need advise on Criminal Law Issues. Chris is a very knowledgeable attorney."

Alan Wheeler

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris for a few years. I have worked with him when I was an ADA and now as a fellow defense attorney. Chris is always prepared and provides the finest in legal services to each and every one of his clients. I would strongly recommend Chris to any one wanting to find a great defense attorney."

Andrew Lloyd

Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an advocate, straight and simple. He doesn't care about the DA's blustering and their affairs. He cares about his clients and their rights. He cares about their case and the law. I often seek his advice in my own practice because of his knowledge base and strategy. I endorse him."

Kimberly Shanklin

Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 25
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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