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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
58 Client Reviews
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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 Nicolette Victoria | October 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A True Advocate Who Protected Me — and the Bigger Fight ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For years, I lived next to neighbors who were openly racist, aggressive, and constantly drunk — people who had a pattern of harming others and using their family’s wealth and connections to avoid consequences. I wasn’t their only target, but I was one of the few who stood up to them. When they set me...
Posted by Sarah | November 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommend
Over the last 20 years, my family and I have used Chris’s valuable expertise. I couldn’t be more thankful for his knowledge, compassion, and support. Most recently, he was hired for a 4th time in a charge involving my stepson. Because of Chris’s expertise, it resulted in no conviction. He has amazing...
Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Recommended 100%
One of the best lawyers I’ve dealt with. He is professional and knowledgeable, but most importantly truly cares about the persons that he represents. I am grateful for the legal assistance that he provided our family. We could not have asked for a better outcome. I recommend him without reser...
Posted by Darion | April 28, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Remarkably Great Lawyer highly recommended
Mr.Chris Woodward is an excellent lawyer was appointed to me after I being falsely accused of robbery. He handled my case to the fullest with his undivided attention. As I stated before Mr. Chris is the best to have by your side he cares about his client genuinely, he got my case dismissed in 2 mont...
"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
Spanish
English