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Elizabeth Christina Jack
also known as Christy Jack
About Elizabeth
Biography
Christy Jack is a nationally-recognized trial attorney who has triedl jury trials. Her subject matter expertise in forensics and DNA evidence has led to appearances on 48 Hours, Dateline, Investigation Discovery, Cold Case, Forensic Files, and Court TV. Nationwide, there are few attorneys who have her level of experience handling murder cases.
Prior to becoming a criminal defense attorney, Christy Jack was a prosecutor at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office for nearly 25 years. She worked through the ranks of the misdemeanor division, felony division, and Crimes Against Children Unit before becoming a Chief Prosecutor for 15 years. She finished her time at the prosecutor’s office as a Deputy Chief and one of only two Litigation Experts.
Recognized by former Governor Rick Perry for her experience in sexual assault cases, Christy Jack was appointed in 2011 to the Governing Board of Texas Civil Commitment Office, which oversees the state’s most violent sex offenders. In 2014, she was tapped by Gov. Perry to head the board and was sworn in as the new chair. Governor Greg Abbott reappointed her to this position, which she holds today. She is also a former past-Chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the State Bar of Texas, which is made up of over 3100 criminal lawyers across the State of Texas.
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Licensed in Texas for 34 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1991
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Location
Varghese Summersett
300 Throckmorton Suite 700, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
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Posted by ashley | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
amazing attorney
Christy Jack, she was the best lawyer I couldn’t of been blessed with anyone better. I would recommend her to anyone. She was only my court apt. attorney at that. She was so prompt and considerate given my situation, I was out on bond and got in trouble on bond so, I had a no bond and a court date fo...
Elizabeth Christina Jack's Lawyer Endorsements
"Christy Jack is one of best, if not the best, courtroom advocates I have ever seen. Her confidence before a jury is honed by decades of experience and hundreds of jury trials. There is nobody I would sooner trust a case with, nobody I would rather learn from."
"Christy's unparalleled experience is evidenced by her confidence and poise. Her compassion for her clients is unmatched and her ferociousness against injustice unwavering. As a nationally-recognized trial attorney, Christy Jack has tried over 200 criminal trials to a jury. She has previously appeared on Dateline, Cold Case, Forensic Files, and Court TV, for her subject matter expertise in forensics and DNA evidence. She is part of an elite group across the country with significant experience handling capital murder death penalty cases. I can, without hesitation, say Christy Jack would be my choice for any trial team, anywhere in the country."
"I am extremely privileged to have worked with Christy Jack at the DA's Office and now alongside her as a member of the firm. She is an exceptional trial attorney. It is a testament to her reputation that when we are in trial, young attorneys, both defense attorneys and prosecutors, come in to watch and learn from her. She is truly a lawyer's lawyer: when a fellow lawyer in the community finds themselves in the crosshairs of a prosecuting agency, Christy Jack is the trusted name they've turned to."
"Christy has tried more murder and capital murders than anyone I can think of off hand. She is recognized nationwide as an attorney who can try the most serious of cases. The recognition is well-deserved."
Leticia Martinez
Sex crime lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Inc
2025
Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine
2025
Top Lawyer, Southlake Style
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers of America
2022
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Chris Marshall Award, TDCAA
2012
Top "Go-to" Attorney, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2010
Special Prosecutor, Johnson County District Attorney's Office
2008
Tarrant County Top Attorneys, Tarrant County
2006
Special Prosecutor, Wise County District Attorney's Office
2005
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2005
Top Criminal Lawyer in Fort Worth, Super Lawyers Magazine
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Varghese Summersett
2015 - 2015
Litigation Expert, Tarrant County District Attorney
2013 - 2014
Deputy Chief, Tarrant County District Attorneys Office
1998 - 2013
Chief Prosecutor, Tarrant County District Attorneys Office
Associations
2014 - Present
Office of Violent Sex Offender ManagementChair (Appointed by Gov. Perry)
Women & the Practice of Criminal Law
Member
Forensics & Criminal Law
Member
State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section
Past Chair
Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Mark Anthony Soliz
Successful representation
State v. Broderick Patterson
Successful Representation
State v. Chante Mallard
Successful Representation
State v. Goodrich
Successful Representation
State v. Edwards
Successful Representation
State v. Montgomery
Successful Representation
State v. Simpson
Successful Representation
State v. Barnes
Successful Representation
State v. Bertram
Successful Representation
State v. Dent
Successful Representation
State v. Rooney
Successful Representation
State v. Crump
Successful Representation
Education
1991
Texas Tech University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1988
Baylor University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Cum Laude
Speaking Engagements
2015
Trial Skills Course
Keynote Address: Closing Arguments
2015
TDCAA Annual Investigators' Seminar
Emerging Trends in Forensic Science
2014
Capital Trial Prosecution Seminar
Capital Voir Dire
2014
Capital Trial Prosecution Seminar
The State of the Death Penalty
2014
Capital & Non Capital Trial Prosecution Seminar
Daubert Hearings
2014
Association of Government and Capital Litigators
Aggravating & Mitigating Circumstances
2014
Annual Seminar
Emerging Trends in Forensic Science
2013
TDCAA Annual Seminar
Punishment Evidence: Its not what he did, its who he is
2013
Prosecutor Trial Skills Course
Keynote Address: Closing Arguments
2013
Homicide Investigators School
Building a Killer Case
2013
Capital Litigation Seminar
Mining for, Meeting and Mitigating Mitigation
Publications
2022
Varghese Summersett
Trying a Multi-Defendant Federal Jury Trial During the Pandemic
2022
Varghese Summersett
What is Felony Murder in Texas?
2022
Varghese Summersett
Texas Gang Laws
2021
Varghese Summersett
Tampering with Evidence
2021
Varghese Summersett
Sudden Passion Murder Cases in Texas
2021
Varghese Summersett
What's the difference between manslaughter and murder
2015
Versus Texas
The Difference between Capital Murder and Murder
Languages
English
Activity
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