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Christopher K. Woodward
also known as Chris Woodward
About Christopher
Biography
For over 35 years, I have been a Dallas Police Department Patrol and Narcotics Officer, a Dallas County Organized Crime Prosecutor, and am currently a Criminal Defense Attorney. This experience gives me a unique advantage in evaluating and representing you in the criminal case you are facing. I practice throughout Texas from Farwell to Longview and Bonham to Austin. I also practice in Federal District Courts around the country with clients in Chattanooga Tennessee, Springfield Missouri, Laredo Texas, McAllen Texas, Corpus Christi Texas, Alpine Texas, Abilene Texas, Fort Worth Texas, Dallas Texas, Tyler Texas, Sherman Texas, and Plano Texas,
Let me help you through what may be the most difficult days of your life.
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Licensed in Texas for 26 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1999
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Location
Law Offices of Christopher K. Woodward
183 Parkhouse Street, Dallas, TX, 75207
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Posted by Sheri | September 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
1000% recommend- Excellent lawyer!
Mr. Woodward (Chris) is an amazing lawyer!! He is extremely forthright and knowledgeable. He explained the whole process in detail from day one so that I knew what to prepare for. He communicated effectively throughout my case and kept me up to date at all times. If I had a question, he would promptl...
Posted by Erika | November 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly Recommended
Mr. Woodward did an excellent job handling my case. He was always available to answer my calls/texts. He made sure I understood what was going on at all times. The deal he got me was amazing and he was well respected in the courtroom. I would recommend him over any attorney in Texas.
Posted by Zulma | November 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Astounding Attorney
Attorney Woodwird did an amazing job on handling my brother’s case. Kept me updated and very informative. He made sure I understood of all the possibilities. He laid it all in front of the table did 100% of his job totally satisfied with his outcome. Thank you Mr Woodwird
Posted by Sarah | November 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommend
Over the last 20 years, my family and I have used Chris’s valuable expertise. I couldn’t be more thankful for his knowledge, compassion, and support. Most recently, he was hired for a 4th time in a charge involving my stepson. Because of Chris’s expertise, it resulted in no conviction. He has amazing...
Posted by Kris | September 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome Attorney
At lot of people go through life never finding themselves in legal trouble. I was one of those people until recently. I felt helpless and overwhelmed in the beginning. Then, I met Chris. Chris is very knowledgeable, very available for questions, and easy to communicate with. He helped me make se...
Christopher K. Woodward's Lawyer Endorsements
"Chris is an excellent lawyer who is well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend this attorney."
"Chris is a former prosecutor and a well-respected criminal defense attorney. He is known for his aggressive representation of his clients. I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."
"I had the pleasure of supervising Chris when he first became a lawyer. It was obvious that he had a leg up on the other newbies due to his extensive prior experience as a narcotics officer. He understands dope cases better than almost anyone. He knows the people, the informants and the system."
Susan Anderson
Criminal defense lawyer
Katheryn Haywood
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
1998
Officer of the Month, Market Center Rotary
1994
Life Saving Award, The Dallas Police Department
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Founder, The Law Office of Christopher K Woodward
1999 - 2001
Prosecutor, Dallas County District Attorneys Office
1989 - 1999
Police Officer, Dallas Police Department
Associations
2007 - Present
Federal Bar Association
2001 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2001 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
1999 - Present
State Bar of Texas
1999 - 2001
Texas County and District Attorneys Association
1991 - 1993
Texas Narcotics Officers Association
1989 - 1999
Dallas Police Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Federal Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute
Successfully argued for a 9 year sentence when offer was 25 years
Homicide 2021
Grand Jury No Billed
Homicide 2022
Charges dropped before going to Grand Jury
Federal Transport Illegal Immigrants 2022
The ILLUSIVE Probation
Education
1999
Texas Wesleyan University (Now Texas A&M Univ School of Law)
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Dallas Baptist University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2001
The Dallas Police Academy
Court Room Demeanor
Languages
Spanish
English