Chris Allen

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Chris Allen

also known as Christopher Neal Allen

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Conroe, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime

430 N Main St, Conroe, TX

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About Chris

Biography

When your life is on the line, aggressive criminal defense representation matters. Call us now.

When your life is on the line, aggressive criminal defense representation matters. Call us now.

When your life is on the line, aggressive criminal defense representation matters. Call us now.

Don't let mistakes as a child ruin a life. Call a Board Certified Juvenile Defense Lawyer today.

When your life is on the line, aggressive criminal defense representation matters. Call us now.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

30%
Juvenile Law 30%

Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Board Certified in Juvenile Law, 2009

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

20%
Violent Crime 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Chris Allen

430 N Main St, Conroe, TX, 77301-2812

www.conroecriminaldefenselawyers.com

Chris Allen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

92 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DWI 3rd - felony

Chris and Bill did a good job handling my case. I was nervous from the jump because Bill seemed to not be as familiar with DWI law that I had hoped and I did some research on my own to try and find ways to navigate my case. But, Bill did a good job representing me as he was familiar with Judge Hamilt...on as well as the prosecutor. Felony DWI brought down to misdemeanor A (DWI 2nd) in the midst of the coronavirus mayhem. The only criticism I have is that his staff did not do a particularly amazing job of keeping me in the loop. I had to call and get updates myself and push them to work on my license issues. Maybe too much work load? My prior attorney handled the paperwork and mailed off anything needed for the occupational license and putting the license suspension as a priority. Chris’ office requires the client to be a little more hands-on, which I didn’t mind doing. I should follow this with Chris himself is extremely prompt in responding to emails and communication. I hope the rest of the office becomes more pro-active in the future. Clients like myself are filled with anxiety and a phone call or update every now and then does wonders on the nerves.

Posted by Amanda | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great juvenile attorney!

Chris Allen is an awesome lawyer. He kept open communication during the whole process and listened to everything we had to say regarding court proceedings. I would highly recommend him and use his service again. He did a great job! Thank you Mr.Allen!

Posted by Tanya | December 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reputable Juvenile Defense Attorney

We hired Mr. Allen to help us with a case that involved our special needs child in a school related incident. He was very helpful and gave me advise over the phone prior to hiring him. We hired him few days later and as soon as we gave him the supporting information he requested, he meet with the p...rosecutor the same day to go through it. Then that afternoon he let us known that the prosecutor decided to drop the case. We were very pleased with his quick response and results. He even took the time to answer more questions I had after it was over. We are so grateful for his services and would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by John | December 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing Man & Even Better Attorney!

People joke about the questionable morals and shady character of lawyers constantly. Most times, they may be right. However, in the case of Chris Allen, it could not be further from the truth. While no one wants to ever need an attorney, when you do, you want the best. Chris guided our family th...rough a very tough time and helped facilitate an outcome that far surpassed our expectations. Chris is beyond responsive with emails often being answered well after hours. He delivered on every promise, provided accurate and candid information, and always made sure we knew what was happening or going to happen. Chris demonstrated a level of patience and understanding for the whole family that helped ease the fear and burden associated with this process. You cannot go wrong using Chris and will find his amazing connections within Montgomery County are only outweighed by the respect openly shown to him from other lawyers and judges. Thank you Chris for everything you did for my family. We can truly never fully express our appreciation or gratitude!

Posted by Sara | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend.!!

I would like to begin by saying thank you to Mr. Allen and Mr. Patillo and their staff for all the hard work and effort they put into the case they where working on for my family member. When I was searching for a lawyer I did my reviews and choose them. Not knowing anything about them except for the... reviews I read. I didn't know what to expect. That's until I called and spoke to Mr. Allen. I automatically knew this was the lawyer we should hire for my family member. when we met with him for the first time I knew we had hired the right lawyer. He is very caring and compassionate about what he does. He does not give you false hope, he just tells you the truth. I would recommend him and his law office to anyone that needs a good honest lawyer. His personal contact was always great and never leaves you hanging or wondering what is going on with the case. I am very pleased for what he did for my family member he did exactly what he said he was going to do. I can't thank him enough for his genorosity. My family member was looking at hard time and he got him 2 years. I'm amazed. Once again thank you Mr. Allen and Mr. Patillo and your staff for all that you have done. God Bless all of you and your families.

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Chris Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Douglas Atkinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Darin Ray

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

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."

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Anthony Duckworth

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Chris Allen is easy to work with and knows how to negotiate and advocate for his clients."

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Kathryn Liptrap

Juvenile law lawyer | Feb 17

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."

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Kevin Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 12

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."

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Keith Harris

Juvenile law lawyer | Jan 12

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."

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Khalil Saman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

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."

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Colin Hobbs

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

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."

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Joshua Zientek

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

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."

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Tami Pierce

Juvenile law lawyer | Oct 28

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."

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Robbie Barker

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

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."

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Thomas Mayr

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

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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George Napier

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Duckworth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jarrod Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Harrison

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathryn Liptrap

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Harris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keith Harris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Darin Ray

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Horak

Criminal defense lawyer

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Colin Hobbs

Criminal defense lawyer

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Todd Lehn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tami Pierce

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stuart Hughes

Government lawyer

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Bradford Atkinson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Khalil Saman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Casey Loring

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Webb

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Zientek

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Atkinson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Robbie Barker

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Trial Lawyer of the Year., Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2015

Client's Choice, Avvo

2013

Gideon Award, Texas Indigent Defense Commission

2013

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Board Certified - Juvenile Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Chris Allen

2004 - 2010

Assistant County Attorney, Montgomery County Attorney

2001 - 2004

Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

2001

Texas Tech University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1998

Abilene Christian University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Online webinar

Determinate sentencing Texas

2016

Montgomery County Juvenile Probation Department

Courtroom Testimony

2014

Bridging the Gap to Juvenile Services Courtroom Demeanor

2014

Bridging the Gap to Juvenile Services Courtroom Testimony

2013

Resort to Finding Solutions Court Proceedings

2013

Bridging the Gap to Juvenile Services

Courtroom Testimony

2010

Montgomery County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Chapter 55 Mental Health Proceedings

Publications

2019

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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