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As a former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor at the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office and the former Chief Juvenile Prosecutor at the Montgomery County Attorney's Office, Attorney Chris Allen has the experience and knowledge to handle your legal problems. He is a lifelong Montgomery County resident and is a board certified juvenile trial attorney with a decade of experience in the Montgomery County court system. He is an attorney respected by the judges of Montgomery County. Along with his law partner Bill Pattillo and Carolyn Atkinson, he was awarded a contract to handle ALL of the indigent juvenile cases for Montgomery County. This contract began in January of 2011 and has been an overwhelming success.
Practice areas
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified in Juvenile Law, 2009
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Law Office of Chris Allen
430 N Main St
Conroe, TX, 77301-2812
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2001 | 02/17/2022 |
Legal answers | 53 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client's Choice | Avvo | 2015 |
Gideon Award | Texas Indigent Defense Commission | 2013 |
Board Certified - Juvenile Law | Texas Board of Legal Specialization | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Chris Allen | 2011 - Present |
Assistant County Attorney | Montgomery County Attorney | 2004 - 2010 |
Assistant District Attorney | Montgomery County District Attorney's Office | 2001 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Montgomery County Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
State Bar of Texas | Member | 2001 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Texas Family Code | Discretionary Sealing Legislation | 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Texas Tech University School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 2001 |
Abilene Christian University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Online webinar | Determinate sentencing Texas | 2018 |
Montgomery County Juvenile Probation Department | Courtroom Testimony | 2016 |
Bridging the Gap to Juvenile Services | Courtroom Demeanor | 2014 |
Bridging the Gap to Juvenile Services | Courtroom Testimony | 2014 |
Resort to Finding Solutions | Court Proceedings | 2013 |
Bridging the Gap to Juvenile Services | Courtroom Testimony | 2013 |
Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Chapter 55 Mental Health Proceedings | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. CS | Reversed on Appeal; client acquitted |
In The Matter of DG | acquittal |
State v. Gregory | Jury acquitted on 25-life case |
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Douglas Atkinson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Darin Ray, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 11, 2016
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Chris is dedicated to his clients and easy to work with. He is knowledgeable in both criminal and juvenile matters and I highly recommend him.
Douglas Atkinson, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 15, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Darin Ray, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 11, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is dedicated to his clients and easy to work with. He is knowledgeable in both criminal and juvenile matters and I highly recommend him.
Anthony Duckworth, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 11, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chris Allen is easy to work with and knows how to negotiate and advocate for his clients.
Kathryn Liptrap, Juvenile law Attorney on Feb 17, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is a well respected attorney in Montgomery County in all aspects of criminal law. But his special interest in and dedication to the children who find themselves in the legal system goes above and beyond. He does his best to protect and guide juveniles so he will be the last defense attorney they will ever need.
Kevin Harris, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chris is a highly experienced and respected attorney. Being a former prosecutor, he has a wealth of knowledge as to how the prosecution works up their cases. Now being a seasoned defense attorney, he knows how to use that knowledge to prepare his client's cases. He is extremely smart and humble. He has the respect of all at the courthouse. He always has his client's best interest in mind. At times, I find myself picking his brain on complex legal issues. When it comes to representation, I recommend Chris with no hesitation.
Keith Harris, Juvenile law Attorney on Jan 12, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I've known Chris for close to 15 years. He's a very smart guy that just understands people. He's a man of integrity that cares a lot for his clients. I consider him a juvenile law expert, and he is my go to when I have questions in that field. I would trust him with any criminal matter, and know he will do an outstanding job.
Khalil Saman, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is one of the best attorneys around. He has a strong knowledge of the law and knows how to deal with the prosecution in an effective manner. Chris has a great relationship with both his clients and the legal community. You can't go wrong in hiring Chris to represent you.
Colin Hobbs, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Chris knows how to handle his cases and you can tell he genuinely cares about the results he obtains for his clients. Speaking as a former prosecutor, he's easy to work with and knows how to best negotiate and advocate for his clients.
Joshua Zientek, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 11, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Chris on both Juvenile and Criminal Defense matters and he has always demonstrated exceptional knowledge of the legal system, related laws and procedures, and courtroom capability. One of the lawyers I go to when I have questions or need to brainstorm, I highly recommend you consider Chris if you need a lawyer.
Tami Pierce, Juvenile law Attorney on Oct 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Chris is dedicated to his clients and easy to talk to. He is knowledgeable in both criminal and juvenile matters and I highly recommend him.
Robbie Barker, Criminal defense Attorney on May 3, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris is a smart attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients and gets excellent results. I have the highest respect and admiration for Mr. Allen. You would do well to have him on your side for any criminal matter.
Thomas Mayr, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked alongside Chris. He is a solid attorney with a great reputation and works well with his clients.
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