Christopher K. Woodward

Christopher K. Woodward

also known as Chris Woodward

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 26 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 26 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

58 Client Reviews

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Posted by Clinton | April 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

For a great lawyer

I was facing 25 to life an Mr. Woodard got me a 7 year sentence I had a extensive record 11 felony charges. He got the habitual offender dropped both paragraphs I highly recommend Mr. Woodard as a lawyer

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...s having also been on the police force side of things as well. He does great in negotiating and working every angle possible. Even when things fell apart he'd find another way. He always made sure I was informed and knew what to expect. I was facing some steep and devasting charges to my family, Chris not only kept me out of jail, he got my life back and got me off far lighter than I thought possible. I can't thank him enough.

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...stions, he responded very fast, He was very communicative ,ONE thing for sure he’s the men of he’s words !!!!

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 TRAE | September 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

HOME RUN HITTER

I HAD GOT PULLED OVER FOR LIMO TINT MY UNCLE HAD WEED ON HIM. COPS SEARCH THE CAR I HAD 100 ADDY’S AND OUNCE OF COKE. IN MY MIND IM LIKE IM DONE FOR. ALREADY HAVE PRIORS. IM SITTING IN JAIL DIDN’T WANT TO BOND BECAUSE I KNEW I WAS GOING TO PRISON. SO I WAS TRYING TO GET MY 2 DAYS TO ONE. FOR THE ONES... THAT KNOW YOU KNOW WHAT IM SAYING. SO I GOT CHARGED WITH 2 MAN DEL’S. IM SITTING IN SOUTH TOWER NORTH TOWER WAS FULL. OLD SCHOOL IN THE TANK TOLD ME I NEED TO FIGHT IT FROM THE OUTSIDE AND NOT TO GIVE UP. SO I SAID OKAY CALLED MY PEOPLE AND BONDED OUT. LOOKING AT 10 YEARS MINIMUM. I INTERVIEWED SOME LAWYERS WHO SAID THE CASE WASN’T WINNABLE, I KNOW HOW TO TALK AND READ PEOPLE. SO WHEN I FOUND CHRIS HE WAS DIFFERENT VERY CONFIDENT AND POWERFUL VIBE NOT THAT BEND OVER AND LAY DOWN MINDSET LIKE THE OTHERS. HE TOLD HE GONE FIGHT TO THE END AND WITH HIM BEING AN EX DRUG COP HE HAD PULL. HE KNOWS EVERYBODY DOWNTOWN!!!!!!!! HE CAN GET YOU A DEAL OTHER LAWYERS CAN’T. IF YOU HAVE DRUG CASES YOU NEED A DRUG LAWYER AND CHRIS IS A DOG!!!! HE GOT ME 5 YEARS PROBATION FAM AND I GOT CAUGHT RED HEADED WITH A OUNCE OF COKE WHATEVER HE ASK FOR PAY THIS MAN HE SAVED MY LIFE!!!!

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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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