I was charged with a first-degree felony. A jury convicted me, even though it should have been obvious that I was not guilty. I was sentenced to serve 25 years in the penitentiary. Fortunately, I hired Christian Souza to represent me on appeal. Attorney Souza worked very hard on my case, and his argument lead to a ruling from the Court of Appeals that the evidence was legally insufficient to convict me. The Court ordered me acquitted, and I have been released from prison. This was a horrible ordeal for me and for my family. Thankfully, now I have my freedom again, and my family has me back.
Mr. Souza handled a case for me during my incarceration. The case involved a illegal stacking order by the court and Chris navigated through some very touchy and sensitive waters that presented some challenges not only for me but for him as well. He was very quick to respond to all of my questions, and did so where I could understand what was happening, when he planned to take his next steps, and what legal references he based his decisions upon. I was fully informed throughout the ordeal. I felt that Chris would go beyond the call of duty from time to time to insure my representation was complete and I was satisfied with his work.
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A man who got my freedom back.
I was charged with a first-degree felony. A jury convicted me, even though it should have been obvious that I was not guilty. I was sentenced to serve 25 years in the penitentiary. Fortunately, I hired Christian Souza to represent me on appeal. Attorney Souza worked very hard on my case, and his argument lead to a ruling from the Court of Appeals that the evidence was legally insufficient to convict me. The Court ordered me acquitted, and I have been released from prison. This was a horrible ordeal for me and for my family. Thankfully, now I have my freedom again, and my family has me back.
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Posted by Robert | October 23, 2013
Clearly a concerned legal resource.
Mr. Souza handled a case for me during my incarceration. The case involved a illegal stacking order by the court and Chris navigated through some very touchy and sensitive waters that presented some challenges not only for me but for him as well. He was very quick to respond to all of my questions, and did so where I could understand what was happening, when he planned to take his next steps, and what legal references he based his decisions upon. I was fully informed throughout the ordeal. I felt that Chris would go beyond the call of duty from time to time to insure my representation was complete and I was satisfied with his work.
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Appeals Attorney | Mar 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Chris is the best criminal appellate lawyer I know. If the result matters, you should hire Chris for your criminal appeal. There is literally no one else I would pick for a criminal appeal over Chris. He has a reputation for being the most prepared, and hardest working appeals lawyer who puts a ridiculous amount of effort into each case."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is the "real deal" in an appeal. He will literally work night and day to get it right for his client. Chris has an in-depth knowledge of the law that allows him to come up with cutting-edge legal arguments when most lawyers would just throw the "same old ____" at the court."
"Souza is a first-rate Criminal Defense scholar. He has always been my "go to" guy for trial and appellate issues. He truly cares about his clients and advancing the best advocacy possible for the defense bar."
Appeals Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I worked with Christian at the Dallas County Public Defender's Office and he was always the lawyer I turned to with appellate questions or for advice about how to handle a complicated issue. He is an excellent lawyer and I recommend hm heartedly."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"There are lots of "good" lawyers to choose from but there are only a few "great" lawyers. Mr. Souza is a great lawyer. He is dedicated to fighting for his clients rights to ensure that the best outcome possible is achieved. Mr. Souza's knowledge of the law is unmatched; a fact that every client should look for in a lawyer. I would send my friends and family to Mr. Souza so I have no problem recomending him to you."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Chris Souza is hands down one of the best criminal appellate lawyers in Texas. He has argued and won cases before our state's highest criminal court (Court of Criminal Appeals). Chris is the lawyer other lawyers go to when they have appellate questions. If I was convicted of a crime in Texas, I would hire Chris for my appeal."