Thomas Christopher Lewis

Thomas Christopher Lewis

also known as T. Christopher Lewis

4.4
Rating: 6.9

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Immigration, Family

730 N Bishop Street, Dallas, TX

About Thomas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

20 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 18 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2007

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Licensed in Nebraska for 29 years

State: Nebraska

Acquired: 1996

Administrative Suspension

Location

Law Office of T. Christopher Lewis

730 N Bishop Street, Dallas, TX, 75208

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Thomas Christopher Lewis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 05, 2013 | Family

ONE OF THE BEST IN DFW SHARK

A SHARK OF A LAWYER HE MADE THE OTHER LAWYER LOOK LIKE A BUMPER! ONE OF THE BEST!! HE IS REALLY SMART AND NO'S THE LAW LIKE THE BACK OF HIS HAND ! HE GOT ME FULL COSTODY OF MY CHILD AND MORE MONEY THAN I ASKED FOR!!!

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Trevor Anderson

Unknown lawyer | May 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Lewis is a regular down at the courthouse. He serves his clients well by always listening to their needs and zealously advocating on their behalf. Bright attorney and very personable. I endorse this attorney."

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Keith Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

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"I handled several cases with Mr. Lewis when I was a prosecutor, and he was representing clients. He was always an advocate for his clients. He was always prepared, and knew his cases. His demeanor and professionalism was always something that I took notice of, and often times benefited his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bret Schmidt

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

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Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

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Family lawyer | Oct 08

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Experience

Rating:  6.9 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2019

updated on 01/24/2020

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2003

40 under 40 Business Leaders, Midlands Business Journal

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Solo Practitioner, The Law Office Of T. Christopher Lewis

2006 - 2008

Senior Atttorney, Novation, LLC

2000 - 2006

General Attorney, Union Pacific Railroad

Associations

2015 - Present

CIty of Ft. Worth Tax Incremental Finance Zone 12

Board of Directors

2008 - Present

Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the Northerrn District of Texas

Member

2007 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

1996 - 2007

Nebraska State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v E.B.

Charge reduction-

State v. J.D.

Not Guilty Verdict- Jury Trial

State v. F.M.

Not Guilty - Trial by Judge

State V. G.W.

Not guilty Verdict

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Education

1996

Creighton University

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Texas Tech University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

O.D. Wyatt Honor Society Banquet

The Power of Excellence- Legal Careers

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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