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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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Law Offices of Christopher K. Woodward
183 Parkhouse Street, Dallas, TX, 75207
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Posted by Joshua | December 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A1 attorney!!!
People was going to jail for a lot less than what I got arrested for. I’m sure Chris’s connections and experience is what got me off light. Very professional attorney and isn’t going to lead you wrong. Glad he was lawyer for this case!
Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent attorney with attention to detail
Chris is very precise on his observation and communication. Also very reachable. Even though we had the coverage to get free attorney, we opted for Chris. He made sure you get every chance to speak up, understand the situation and take action. The thing that we liked the most about him is that he wil...
Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Great lawyer
Great lawyer, great person he would always push to make sure he got me the best deal and would like to have him as my lawyer again if needed really appreciate what he’s done for me.
Posted by Grant | November 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Absolutely incredible
Mr. Woodward did an excellent job getting my bogus case swept under the rug. From start to finish he was very professional and communicated every step of the way. By the end of it all, the DA rejected the case and that was that. Thank you Chris for getting my life back!
Posted by Ledisleisy Alfonso | October 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney
He is the best !!!
Chris is not a 5 star lawyer, he is a 10 star professional lawyer, he gave me peace back in my life, thank you God bless you and if anyone needs a very good lawyer, that lawyer is you.
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