Christopher K. Woodward

Christopher K. Woodward

also known as Chris Woodward

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Drug Crime, Violent Crime, Federal Crime

183 Parkhouse Street, Dallas, TX

About Christopher

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 26 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1999

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Christopher K. Woodward

183 Parkhouse Street, Dallas, TX, 75207

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Christopher K. Woodward's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by Donald | January 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

100% I would only recommend Christopher Woodward, He is the best !!

Mr. Woodward represented me in a case recently, he was court appointed and far exceeded any expectations I had from my past experiences with court appointed attorney's. He is genuinely an all around , really good person, despite who you are or what you have done. Not for one second did he make me fee...l any less. His integrity and hard work shine through in the courtroom and his personality, as a person talking to me. He has a way of talking to you and making you feel safe, with your future in his hands. I cannot stress enough to anyone how good of a person he is. He is beyond professional. He is beyond polite and respectful. He is just a 100% authentically good human being and a badass lawyer. He didn't miss one little detail in my case . Anyone would have thought he was a paid lawyer. Let me give you an example of how good he is....I have an extensive criminal history to say the the least and Mr. Woodward took two state jail felonies with enhancements (2 paragraphs on each) and had enhancements removed and 1244a both felonies. So instead of prison time , Mr.Woodward got me time served. Those are the facts and Christopher Woodwards results in the courtroom speak for them self. Mr. Woodward your hard work a the dues you have paid, have paid off tremendously in your life and anyone one you represent, I thank you so much for everything. I WILL NOT RECOMMEND ANY ATTORNEY EXCEPT CHRISTOPHER WOODWARD. again Thank You so much.

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...nse of the process, and he got the best possible outcome for me, dismissal! Chris seemed to take a genuine interest in getting a positive outcome. He actually cared! I'd recommend Chris in a heartbeat!

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

UNBELIEVEABLE!!!

Chris gets 10 STARS!!! I am a convicted felon with 3 prior convictions and ended up catching a robbery charge in Dallas County which carries a 2-20 year sentence. With my background and the nature of the crime it was most likely going to be upgraded to an Aggravated Robbery which carries 5-99 years.......With that being said I was facing some major time. I was referred to Chris by a mutual friend and within the first 5 minutes of meeting him I knew he was the guy! He was very knowledgeable and handled the consultation with genuine care. 2 months go by and BOOM!!! Chris was able to get the charge reduced to a Misdemeanor Assault! WHAT? I was in shock. NO JAILTIME and 1 year Deferred Probation. I could not ask for a better outcome. If you ever have to put your life in another persons hands over a legal situation; Go with Chris!!! He is the one!

Posted by Chere | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Chris Woodward - an excellent defense

After a family member got into trouble recently, we were faced with choosing an attorney in Dallas even though none of us lived in Dallas. We searched on line to narrow the field to those that had experience in the needed area and after phone interviews, chose Chris Woodward. He seemed to have the ri...ght work experience and a strong network of professionals he has worked with in the past on both sides (prosecution and defense). We made the right decision. Chris has handled many cases such as ours and could expertly guide us as to what steps were needed and what the likely outcomes would be. Chris not only answered his client's questions but also patiently informed the rest of the family about the process and what to expect. Through a combination of timely actions on his part, wise counseling during the lengthy and numerous proceedings and his strong negotiating skills, we feel that we had the best possible outcome for our loved one. AND, just as important, we felt like Chris was trustworthy and honest with us while patiently providing information that helped us get through a very stressful situation. In addition, he has offered to help if glitches arise during probation and we feel we could call him at any time. Consequently, I highly recommend Chris Woodward if you have a need for criminal attorney services.

Posted by E W Green | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Agg Robbery & Robbery

I lived in a bubble of world where I felt detached from the wrong side of the law until two years ago and my oldest and his friend burst my bubble and exposed me to a very scary side of breaking the law. I did not know one attorney and by way of friend, I was given Mr. Woodward's number. I called a...nd he called right back within 15 minutes of me leaving a message. My son was looking at 2 to 20 on the Robbery and 5 to 99 on the Agg Robbery!!!! My son is on deferred probation for 5 and 8 years to run concurrent!!!!! And if my son does right, he can get off before that time. He never saw one day in jail and bail was reduced in both cases!!!! Yes, Mr. Woodward rocks!!!!! He not only provided legal advice he counseled as well. Oh and did I mention that we had to do an Open Plea before the judge!!!! Yes, he knocked it out the park. Every thing he advised us was exactly what happened. We were not surprised or caught off guard. Don't look any further and call Mr. Woodward today!!!! My world will never be the same; however, he has made my new world less stressed.

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Christopher K. Woodward's Lawyer Endorsements

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Neil Pask

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an excellent lawyer who is well respected in the legal community. I highly recommend this attorney."

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Deandra Grant

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Katheryn Haywood

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

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

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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

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