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Christopher Lee Carlson

Criminal defense Attorney at Houston, TX

5.0   20 reviews

also known as Chris Carlson

  • Licensed for 23 years
    State TX
    Acquired 2000
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Christopher

Learn Christopher’s areas of practice.

2
Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    90%
    We handle all types of criminal matters in Texas State Courts and Federal Courts throughout the country. Clients hire us when they want a trial lawyer to handle their cases.

    23 years, 500 cases

  2. Lawsuits and disputes
    10%
    30% of our practice is dedicated to civil litigation matters. Due to our trial experience in criminal matters, many individuals and businesses hire us to handle their civil matters because of how comfortable we our in front of a judge or jury.

    23 years, 50 cases

Christopher L. Carlson maintains associative relationships with a number of lawyers and expert witnesses to provide a comprehensive legal team for you or your company while maintaining a personal relationship with clients.


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I am a true trial lawyer.  My father and grandfather were both lawyers.  My clients hire me when they want a lawyer that is not afraid of the courtroom.  In addition to the hundreds of dismissals my clients walk away with, I have secured Not Guilty after Not Guilty after Not Guilty.  Many times, a trial is the only way to secure justice for clients.  I am committed to do what it takes. 

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Law Offices of Christopher L. Carlson
228 Westheimer
Houston, TX, 77006

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Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Extremely Professional, Supportive and Stands By His Client
Chris is an outstanding, professional, realistic and caring lawyer who helped me navigate the most difficult process I have ever had to deal with. From the beginning, Chris was honest and realistic about all the possibilities regarding my situation. In the end, I could not have hoped for a better outcome given my circumstances. He made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process and really made me feel like he had my back. All portions of my case were explained throughly and he was patient with all of my questions - and I had a bunch. Although I hope to never navigate the criminal court system again, I would most definitely hire Chris. I appreciated his approach with explaining all the ranges of possibilities in my situation; it was scary at points but I always felt that I was prepared for each phase of the legal process. His feedback and encouragement throughout this process help me feel more confident about addressing each step as it came up.
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Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Awesome honest lawyer
If you ever need a lawyer Chris is the attourney I am overly pleased with how he handle my case he was very honest and got the best outcome for my case very sharp man I will never hire a different lawyer
Posted by Adrian | May 16, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Excellent Lawyer "Christopher Lee Carlson"
When I approached Chris Carlson for my criminal cases, I had already been through 3 attorneys that essentially I hired and then fired. Yes I wasted a lot of money in going through 3 attorneys before finding Chris Carlson, but thankfully my family was very supportive of me and we were not risking my freedom. My cases were out of Dallas Texas, and I am from Houston and had moved back to Houston at the time. The cases had happened in Dallas when I was living there. I was referred to Chris, he is nothing short of a miracle, my world was distraught and upside down and I was unfairly charged and they were serious charges. Chris is very good at what he does, he's fantastic at negotiating with the prosecutor and always outsmarts them. Chris Carlson is a brilliant attorney, who in my opinion is an expert at his craft. He is confident in his skills and has got a great track record. I came to him with 3 cases and he got 2 dismissed and lowered one to a misdemeanor. I strongly recommend him.
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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Best Defense Attorney in Texas
If I could, I would give more than 5 stars. Chris was a huge life saver when it came to my case. I was facing two serious felonies and with in a course of 3 short months he had both of my cases dismissed. I didn't have to sweat anything. I am so very thankful for all of his help. I'd recommend him to anyone in a heart beat and will hopefully have the opportunity to send him business.
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Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Life Saver
A hell of a situation that seemed impossible was overcame. I was beyond impressed with Carlson's loyalty and devotion to my situation. A huge thanks to Mr. Carlson for doing what he does so well.... 5 STARS!! -CB
Posted by Jamie | December 9, 2015
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Two thumbs up
My case was dismissed, period. I was a nervous wreck and he took time for several consultations to help put me at ease. He was very up front and honest. Also his rates are very reasonable. I WOULD recommend this attorney.
Posted by David | June 26, 2015
Mr. Carlson took an extremely difficult situation and guided us from potential disaster to success ...
My fiancée and I retained the services of Mr. Carlson at the recommendation of another attorney to handle a difficult case whose origins were several years ago and the facts of the issue sometimes difficult to piece together. Not only was Mr. Carlson able to do, he was able to articulate and present the case to the prosecutor in such a way, that it was understandable, articulate and supported our side/opinion fully. The end result was a complete dismissal of all charges. There is simply no way that this would have occurred without Chris's effort, knowledge and personal relationships across all levels of the Harris County judicial system. It is with no reservations at all that I place my highest professional and personal recommendation behind Mr. Carlson and his work. He managed to take a potentially life changing situation that we saw limited options for and craft an outcome that was beyond what we had hoped for. In a challenging situation, Chris is a tireless advocate for his clients who knows the law, procedures and most importantly people that are needed to secure a successful outcome. We couldn't be happier with his services and feel that his fee structure was more than reasonable for the work he performed and the care and attention he showed this case.
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Posted by Jason | June 5, 2015
Works for you!
I met with Mr. Carlson for a consultation and by the end of this consultation I was confident I was in good hands. He is a walking law book. Very knowledgeable in his area of practice. I work offshore and I commonly have to up and leave to a rig for an unannounced amount of time. This was no issue with Mr. Carlson. He has taken care of me like family as to where other lawyers have treated me like a pay check.. This is the only lawyer I will hire.
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Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2013
Look No More -- God Bless Chris Carlson
Chris is an ace Chef in a 5 star workplace (Courthouse). He knows how to put ingredients (of the Texas Penal Codes) together to form incredible outcomes for defendants. He has razor sharp knowledge of practicing law from experience against DA's. I've seen this guy dominate all other lawyers & DA's in the room with his sit-back-quiet demeanor.. reading and studying the case & doing action steps to get to the best outcome. He has friends that are DA's... because he is kind and can get his way more than other defense lawyers. You can not go wrong with this guy. He has background associates that help him prepare things if he needs to be in court. He is way under priced. He is hands-down the best. I would never use a different lawyer for criminal cases.. and had previously went through over 7 since 2002. He got me 3 big dismissals where the odds where stacked sky high. I love you Chris..
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Posted by frankepeters | March 8, 2013
Chris is my ACE. Chris is beyond words can describe... Hands Down THE BEST! Unlike any other Lawyer.
OMG- Chris, I love you!! There is no other lawyer on the planet as Great as you... YOU HAVE HEART, AND ARE THE SMARTEST MAN I KNOW OF. I'VE USED 5 LAWYERS BEFORE. CHRIS IS EVEN RESPECTED IN THE COURT ROOM BY OTHER DA'S. HE USES LOTS OF RESOURCES IN HIS PRACTICE OF LAW. I TRUST HIM WITH MY LIFE 100%. HE'S NOT ONLY THE BEST IN COURT ROOMS 1-8, BUT AN ACE UP IN THE HIGH COURTROOMS OF 100-300, AS WELL. HE GETS THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME. I'VE SEEN HIM CHARM DA'S WITH KEEN TALENT. HE IS RAZOR SHARP WHEN IT COMES TO KNOWING ANGLES OF LAW, TOO. I'VE EVEN SEEN HIM FIGHT UNDER THE BELT FOR ME ON OCCASION (BUT, I WON'T SAY HOW). ANOTHER TIME, I CALLED HIM WHILE SEARCH WARRANT COPS WHERE KNOCKING AT MY DOOR. THE COPS WERE PICKING ME UP ON A 2ND CHARGE WHILE I WAS ALREADY OUT ON BOND (THAT MEANS YOU HAVE TO STAY INDEFINATELY IN JAIL UNTIL YOUR NEXT 2-WEEK COURT APPEARANCE). I SAT IN JAIL FOR ONLY 4 DAYS WHEN THE JAILER ANNOUNCED MY RELEASE. I THOUGHT CHRIS WAS GOD WHEN I WAS IMPOSSIBLY WALKING OUT. HE DID SOMETHING WITH THE GRAND JURY UP THERE ON THAT 4TH DAY, SUCCESSFULLY. HE HAD GOTTEN ME OFF OF TWO 2-10 YEAR 2ND DEGREE FELONIES, WHERE THE STATE HAD OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE. MONTHS LATER, HE GOT ME OFF OF A STATE JAIL FELONY AT THE FIRST SETTING (BUT LITTLE STATE EVIDENCE WAS PRESENT). HE CARES ABOUT ONE'S FREEDOM.
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Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2012
GREAT lawyer
I cannot possibly be more satisfied with the work that Christopher and John did on my case. I already had a conviction on my record, and was facing a possible 180 days in jail. Initially, the prosecutor did not budge, offering a plea of about 60 days in jail. After a few settings, Christopher made it clear that if I was not offered a fair plea bargain, he would have no problem battling it out in trial. The prosecutor ended up agreeing to time served! I've hired an attorney in the past which tried avoiding a trial at all costs, pressuring me into taking a plea that I was not happy with. I think the difference between him and lawyers like John and Chris is that they are not afraid of trial, like so many defense attorneys seem to be. If you are contemplating which lawyer to hire, I strongly recommend going with these guys!
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Posted by Brooke C. | October 28, 2011
Chris Carlson is an AMAZING! He goes above & beyond for his clients. HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED! A++++
I used Mr. Carlson in a criminal case a few years back. All I can say is he is a man of his word. He told me exactly what I needed to do from turning myself in, to posting a PR Bond, to having my case dis-missed. I TRUST him beyond words can express. He definitely is one sharp guy who knows his stuff! A TRUE EXPERT. He made me feel relief w/his extensive knowledge and confidence. He is a FIGHTER, and will fight for You! He goes above and beyond the call of duty... which is rare in the law field!
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Posted by anonymous | July 7, 2011
saved my life !!!
a year ago i was being accused by someone else of sexual assault, which was not true, i gave my statement to the police of what really happened that night, after that i was scared of being charged for something i did not do,so i talked to about 5 lawyers but i did not feel i could trust any of those 5 lawyers, then my sister told me about john t floyd lawfirm and christopher carlson, after my first visit i knew he was going to go to the max to win this case, chris made me feel secure about my case once i left his office. 30 days laters after that i was cleared and never even got charged. i would recommend chris carlson and the john t floyd lawfirm to any body .
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Posted by Jabari | April 29, 2010
Chris Carlson is one of the BEST Lawyers in America!!!!!
Chris Carlson is on his way to being one of America's Top Ranked Lawyers!!! I can only compare him to being the next Johnny Cochran!!!! I am more than 100% Satisfied with his work!!!Chris Carlson is recommended to anyone that deserves him.
Posted by J W | April 23, 2010
Amazing Lawyer
My son was faslely accused of a serious situation that he should not have been involved in from the beginning. It carried a rather lengthy sentence. However, Chris saw through the allegations from the onset and began working to have the charge dismissed before trail. He was successful in having the case "no billed" by the Grand Jury in just two months and my son has a new chance to get his life back on a new track again. Trust me you can't go wrong consulting Chris Carlson and the John T. Floyd Law firm.
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Posted by Iliana | November 4, 2009
ANOTHER ATTORNEY WHO IS TRULY DEDICATED, COMMITTED AND WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN.
Chris, my attorney, is an awesome guy. He is currently handling a family law issue for me, and so far all is great. I love his sense of humor as he makes me laugh, and even thou Im going thru a hard time, he has made me see the light. I would recommend Chris to anyone I know, because again I dont beleive that Chris's primary reason for practicing is for the money. I do beleive that just like John, these two lawyers are rare to find, as I know personally that they both do alot of work for less than what they should be charging. I beleive that like John, he has a heart and emotion and has the passion needed to practice law, it's not just memorizing the law. With aspirations of becoming a lawyer too one day, I hope God gives me the gift that he gave to Chris, the gift of honestly wanting to serve his clients and keep them happy. I can tell you that as soon as he is done with this case, I already have yet another issue that is waiting for him. Thanks Chris for helping all those that I have referred to you. They usually call you very devestated and scared, but the few words of hope that you instill in them, is worth more than anything you could ever do for them. They do call me back and tell me.....so SMILE...!!!!
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Posted by Kevin | October 15, 2009
Highly recommend
I hired John Floyd and Chris Carlson to help with my brother’s legal issues. They did everything they could and achieved great results.
Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2009
Exceptional & Dedicated
Chris represented me in a DWI case last year. Unfortunately, it was my second DWI. He went above and beyond to handle my case, I was not charged an arm and a leg, and I ended up getting off spending a mere 5 days in jail. I refered him to a friend of mine that had a similar case with an added POM. Let's just say he was more than satisfied with the outcome.
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Posted by Recent Client | September 15, 2009
Excellent Attorney!
Perfect Work! Very good attorney. Worked hard for me and my rights. Did his research of the facts and presented them to the DA and got a dismissal of my case before trial. Highly recommend him! Thank you for your hard work Chris.
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2008
Excellent Lawyer
A couple of years ago I was involved in an unfortunate incident that required me needing a lawyer. As most people are afraid to just pick anyone, I was referred to Mr. Carlson. I knew that I wanted him to represent me after our first meeting and discussing the serious charges I was facing. His knowledge of the law helped me to understand what I was up against. He worked extensively with me and kept me informed of every part of the proceedings. Instead of losing a year of my freedom, I only lost 3 weeks. I was very glad to have worked with him. He even assisted me in a Family Court matter as well. I could not have chosen a better person to represent me.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Defense Lawyer - Never Prosecuted Defendants
  • United States Government - Attorney Us, Western District Of Texas
  • 2002 - Present
  • Christopher L. Carlson & Associates
  • 2002 - Present
  • Defense Lawyer - Never prosecuted
  • Harris County District Attorney
  • 2000 - Present
  • American Tower Corp
  • 2000 - 2002
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Education

  • University Of Houston
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2000
  • Texas A&M University
  • BBA Finance
  • 1997
  • Baylor University
  • N/A

Legal Cases

  • State of Texas v GM
  • Grand Jury No Billed
  • State of Texas vs AD
  • Not Guilty Jury Verdict
  • State of Texas v Client O
  • Case Dismissed
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Associations

  • United States District Court Eastern District of Texas
  • Member
  • 2010 - Present
  • CAIR
  • Pro Bono Lawyer
  • 2005 - Present
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • Member
  • 2002 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Litigation Section State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • N/A
  • State Bar College
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Business Law Section State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Houston's Top Lawyer
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2013
  • Winning Warrior
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association
  • 2012
  • Houston's Top Lawyer
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2012
  • Winning Warrior
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association
  • 2011
  • Houston's Top Lawyer
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2011
  • Winning Warrior
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers' Association
  • 2010
  • Houston's Top Lawyer
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2010
  • Winning Warrior
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
  • 2009
  • Appeared in Top Houston Lawyer
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2009
  • Appeared in Top Lawyers Issue
  • H Texas Magazine
  • 2008
  • Winning Warrior
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
  • 2008
  • Winning Warrior
  • Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
  • 2007
  • Recognition
  • College of the State Bar
  • 2007
  • Recognition
  • College of the State Bar
  • 2005
  • Recognition
  • College of the State Bar
  • 2004
  • Recognition
  • College of the State Bar
  • 2003
  • Admitted
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • 2002
  • Recognition
  • College of the State Bar
  • 2002
  • Admitted
  • The Supreme Court of Texas
  • 2000
  • Deans Scholarship
  • 1997
  • Deans List
  • Baylor University
  • 1994
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Publications

  • JohnTFloyd.com
  • Extraneous Offenses at Trial
  • 2009
  • Harris County Bail Reduction Brief
  • Harris County Bail Reduction Brief
  • N/A

Speaking Engagements

  • Client conference
  • Steering Clear of Prostitution Related Charges
  • N/A

Attorney endorsements

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Given (37)
Endorse Christopher
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known this attorney for years! He is absolutely a beast in the courtroom! I highly recommend him to anyone!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I know Chris professionally and personally. Chris is an aggressive, intelligent, and creative advocate, with a very broad base knowledge of criminal defense. Chris is incredibly dedicated to his clients and achieves outstanding results. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Chris is tough, smart, and tenacious. He zealously represents his clients and achieves excellent results for them. I wholeheartedly endorse Chris Carlson."
Federal crime Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer.Chris is one of the best lawyers in harris county, he is a man of courage and will never back down from the state. He is highly respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Chris is very good at what he does. He aggressively pursues justice on behalf of his clients while earning the respect of his peers based on his abilities as a trial lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Chris Carlson is an outstanding lawyer with an exceptional reputation. He is a tireless and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Chris all of his life and his reputation as a fine lawyer is beyond repute. His integrity is of the highest caliber. I have no doubt that Chris is one of the top lawyers in Houston and I certainly recommend that anyone needing a lawyer call Chris. Doug Chaves"
Criminal defense Attorney | Nov 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Chris is a prominent Houston lawyer with a reputation for having won some extremely difficult cases. He has a razor wit and is known for his hard edge in the courtroom. But he is also very compassionate and generous of spirit. I wholeheartedly recommend Chris Carlson to anyone who needs a defender."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Chris Carlson is an excellent, hardworking, intelligent and ethical lawyer. I endorse him without hesitation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Chris is dedicated to protecting innocent people accused of a crime. I continually see Chris getting great results for well-deserving clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend Chris. He is devoted to winning for his clients and making sure that the best outcome that can be achieved . . . is achieved. His clients benefit from the depth and breadth of his experience and knowledge."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Friend
"Chris is a superb lawyer dedicated to fighting for his clients' rights. He is not afraid to take a difficult case to trial, overcoming the odds, and leaving the courtroom with his client victorious. I endorse Chris."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Christopher Carlson is a rising star in the field of Criminal Defense work in the greater Houston area. When he often teams wiith his partner, John Floyd, we will most likley hear about a valued dismissal or a jury verdict of not guilty I endorse this lawyer's work."
Federal crime Attorney | Jan 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Chris and I worked together on a federal weapons case. He did an excellent job of protecting his client's rights. After an extensive investigation by the lawyers and the federal government, a federal grand jury rejected all charges."
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Chris on many cases and have found his input very valuable."
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