Christopher K. Woodward

Christopher K. Woodward

also known as Chris Woodward

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 27 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
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 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

61 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 60 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Ann | August 17, 2026

Some Court Appointed Lawyers Do care and will represent you well

I Must say my son should have been in Big trouble ! It did not look good and the few things in his favor Chris Turned it into Gold! We didn’t have money to. Hire a lawyer this man Worked for my son just as if we hired him! Compassionate, caring and understanding and the color of your skin is irrelev...ant! I wish Chris nothing but the Best he was the Answer to my prayers my sons charges were settled and dismissed Thank you Chris

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Knocked it out of the Park!

Currently, and for the last 18 years, I have worked in the medical field. Unfortunatly, I received a 3rd DUI about a year and a half ago. When that happened, I reached out to the lawyer that had helped me through the first 2 DUIs. He was not available but recommended me to Christopher Woodward. I am ...so glad that I ended my search there! As my case proceeded Chris was there for me every step of the way. I learned that patience is needed as he worked his magic. Good things don't happen overnight. Looking at a serious felony charge, in what was probably the lowest part of my life, I was just hoping to keep my career that I had worked so hard to achieve. I could not have ask for a better outcome. No felony, no fines, no time! I would highly recommend Chris as he is the best of the best!

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

Chris was very helpful throughout the entire process would definitely hire him again.

Posted by Rosita | November 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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...y All i can say is that you are on a good hands He did help me husband when other attorneys said it was not possible to get that result i was looking for but christopher woodward did!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Hailee | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Compassionate, Strategic, and Truly Invested in My Case

I can’t say enough about my experience with Chris Woodward. From the very beginning, he was calm, patient, and understanding through what was easily the darkest and most terrifying time of my life. Facing a serious felony charge, I felt hopeless, but he saw every detail, worked every angle, and neve...r once made me feel judged. His professionalism, knowledge of the law, and compassion were unmatched. He took the time to explain everything clearly, fought for me relentlessly, and in the end, got me the best possible outcome…. I was not convicted! What truly sets him apart is how human he is. He didn’t just handle my case; he helped me keep my sanity through the entire process. I’ll forever be grateful for his dedication and heart. If you ever find yourself in a situation that feels impossible, Chris Woodward is the person you want in your corner.

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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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