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also known as Chris Woodward
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,
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183 Parkhouse Street, Dallas, TX, 75207
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Posted by Hailee | October 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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...
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Knowledgeable and keeps you informed
Mr. Woodward is a great defense attorney. He is very respectful, knowledgeable and professional. I truly appreciate the quick responses and explanations he gives. It makes me feel confident knowing my son will be on a better path through his assistance. I highly recommend Mr. Woodward.
Posted by Jared | April 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
No need to look any further.
I was thoroughly impressed by Chris throughout my whole case. Chris is not only a great lawyer but a great person too. It's clear he is very well liked and very well respected in the courts and local departments, which goes a long way. He also comes with a profound level of experience in what he doe...
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 Jin | February 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Incredible Attorney !! HIGHLY recommended
I get to know Chris over an years ago by referral, got in trouble with 3rd dwi (felony) after the long long process with Chris hard work over an years finally got my case dropped to 2ND dwi misdemeanor , He made sure I was prepared and informed for court ahead of time, never last minute. If I had que...
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
1998
Officer of the Month, Market Center Rotary
1994
Life Saving Award, The Dallas Police Department
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
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
Successfully argued for a 9 year sentence when offer was 25 years
Grand Jury No Billed
Charges dropped before going to Grand Jury
The ILLUSIVE Probation
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2001
Court Room Demeanor
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English