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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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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Rosita | November 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
He got the results we were looking for.
Every good results takes a lot of time , patience and faith my advice is to be very patient because if you have hired Christopher trust me he is going to do what he said he was going to do on your case. I have seen him working and I can really see how hard-working and knowledge he is as an attorne...
Posted by Brandy | June 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Gets the job done!
I was pleasantly surprised with how attentive, caring and knowledgeable Mr. Woodward was. He truly listened and kept my best interest in mind. I was completely comfortable putting my trust in him and he didn’t let me down. My case was dismissed and I couldn’t be more pleased. I would absolutely reco...
Posted by ivett | May 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
best lawyer
chris is the best lawyer he helped me in a time of need and won my case for me ! i’d confidently say he is the best at what he does !
Posted by Joe | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Did what he said he was going to do.
Mr. Woodward did and excellent job was easy to work with explained everything step by step thru the whole process. Kept his word and got my case dismissed. Would highly recommend.
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...
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