Harold Christopher Waller

Harold Christopher Waller

also known as Chris Waller, Waller Law

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Corpus Christi, TX
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Family

1122 Sante Fe, Corpus Christi, TX

About Harold

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 50%

Almost 20 years experience in all areas of Federal and State Law. Conspiracy, murder, RICO, alien smuggling,money laundering, etc.

25 years

50%
DUI and DWI 20%

Good people making bad decisions. We are here to help you save yourself name and your future.

25 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

helping those in need in car accidents, workplace accidents etc.

20%
Family 10%

CPS cases, custody, etc.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Waller Law Office PLLC

1122 Sante Fe, Corpus Christi, TX, 78404

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Harold Christopher Waller's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

140 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 29 of 29 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by RALPH | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

AWESOME

VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND WILL FIGHT FOR YOU GET YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME. HELPED ME WITH MY DWI SITUATION AND WAS ABLE TO INFORM ME OF DETAILS OTHER LAWYERS FAILED TO EVEN MENTION WHEN I WAS LOOKING FOR AN ATTORNEY. I DEFINITELY FELT I RECEIVED THE BEST POSSIBLE OUTCOME FOR MY SITUATION. RECOMMEND...ED FOR SURE!

Posted by Kelly | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate Planning

Mr. Waller handled the preparation of my mother in law’s Last Will and Testament, as well as the probating her Will. Mr. Waller exhibited extreme patience and kindness while explaining the preparation of her Will to her. She was 92 at the time, and had many questions. Mr. Waller answered all of them ...in detail, and made certain she understood everything. He was exceptionally professional, knowledgeable, and always returned our calls in a timely fashion. When she eventually passed away, the family was a little nervous about the probating of her Will, but it ended up being a smooth process thanks to Mr. Waller and his wonderful staff. Everyone in the office was exceptionally caring and compassionate during this difficult time, and always made sure we were kept in the “loop” as far as how things were moving along with our case. I would highly recommend Mr. Waller for all of your legal needs. He is very thorough and competent and always has his client’s best interest in mind. He will continue to be our family’s attorney as long as he is in practice. Our family cannot thank Mr. Waller enough, and we honestly believe you can’t go wrong with Mr. Waller by your side!

Posted by Michael Clements | May 26, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Everything you would expect from hiring an excellent attorney!!

Hiring a good attorney in a criminal matter is vital! Not only is your life and reputation on line but also it is a sizable investment. I myself did not take that decision lightly. I first made my decision based on Mr. Wallers reviews. They were all so positive and reassuring I thought to myself "T...his guy cant be that good" so I decided to contact Mr. Wallers law firm. I made the call late in the evening and I kid you not, 20 minutes after I left Mr. Waller a voice mail my phone rung. I thought for sure the person calling must be a part of his legal team just wanting more information, I was wrong. It was Mr. Harold Christopher Waller himself. I briefly explained my situation which was not a laughing matter and Mr. Waller went over a game plan with me on the spot that seemed very feasible. I immediately felt relieved so I decided to hire Mr. Waller as my attorney in a MTR 1st degree felony case. It was during the holidays so I wouldn't have court for a few weeks but Mr. Waller was always reachable if I had any questions. In a situation like this it really meant a lot to I feel I had someone by my side who always kept lines of communication open if and when I wanted to discuss my case. On the my day of court I was nervous but felt confident, especially when the bailiff who at the time was putting hand cuffs on me because of my warrant said to me " I'm going to have to detain you because of your warrant but you have a damn good attorney so you should be alright" lol . Once again I had peace of mind.. Anyway, long story short Mr. Waller lived up to his reputation...He went in there , talked with the DA, then with the judge, then with me, then back with DA then back with me and before I knew it I was in front of the judge with charges dropped and probation of 10 years completed satisfactory... It was at that very moment when I knew I that I had made the right choice in hiring Mr. Waller. So if you made some bad choices in life like we all do from time to time and find yourself needing a DAMN GOOD ATTORNEY , I highly recommend giving Mr. Waller a call. Not only is he a great attorney but he seems to be a very decent man.

Harold Waller

Replied last May 26, 2015

You are free! Judge Medary is a great Judge. Rock on!

Posted by Maravilla | November 19, 2009 | Family

Good Attorney

Really attentive attorney who knows the law and the court. He really kept me informed and helped out my child. Highly recommend.

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Harold Christopher Waller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen McMains

Federal crime lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Juan Reyna

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Phillip Goff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris knows his stuff. Over the years, he has earned a terrific, even decorated reputation amongst his legal peers. He even does it with a dash of humor."

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John Tinder

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris and has wife are two of the nicest people I know. Chris is an excellent attorney. They are earnest and hard working. They will be patient and explain everything to you to help you make the right decision. Passing up an opportunity to get Chris Waller to work for you is only compounding your problem. Don't make matters worse, start making better decisions today, call Chris Waller now!"

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gary Hall

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a talented professional litigator. I have worked with Chris on numerous matters and his trial skills, attention to the legal matter and his client's needs are exemplary."

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Robert von Dohlen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Shields

Unknown lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."

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Joseph Wilkinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Chris since I was a summer intern in law school. He is the epitome of a courthouse lawyer. He knows how to negotiate the best deal possible, but never hesitates to take a case to trial. If you need representation in a criminal defense matter in South Texas, this is your man."

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

Unknown lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Harold is a sharp witted, outside-the-box thinker who brings these attributes to the table for his clients' benefit."

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James Story

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. In the trenches everyday and works hard for his clients."

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William Housley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Talented, tough, and thorough litigator."

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Gina Famularo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Waller is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Harold. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Adam Rodrigue

Criminal defense lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Browne

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Phillip Goff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Hall

Family lawyer

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James Shields

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Joseph Wilkinson

Family lawyer

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Saam Ghiaasiaan

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Adam Rodrigue

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Federal crime lawyer

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John O'Brien

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Kyle Hoelscher

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

National Patriot Medal--Golden Eagles, National Rifle Association

2013

Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year, Corpus Christi Bar Association

2013

National Patriot Medal, National Rifle Association

2013

Pro Bono Award, State Bar of Texas

2011

Top Gun, Corpus Christi Police Department, Citizens Police Academy

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney, Waller Law Office PLLC

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Insurance Defense Firm

2001 - 2003

ALR Attorney, Texas Department Of Public Safety

Associations

2013 - Present

Corpus Christi Bar Association

Director, Board of Directors

2013 - Present

Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans

Chair

2008 - Present

Society of Ethical Attorneys

Member

2008 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

St. Thomas More Society

Attorney Member

1986 - Present

National Rifle Association

Endowment Member

2013 - 2015

Friends of The NRA

Co-chair

2012 - 2013

Corpus Christi Bar Association

President, Criminal Section

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

Texas Center for the Judiciary

Beyond the Bench Panel Member

Corpus Christi Citizens Police Academy

Graduate

Sample of Legal Cases

Innocent person exonerated

Filed complaint against prosecutor oppression and case was dismissed

Probation officer not doing her job

Dismissed for lack of due dilligence

Terroristic Threat-Not Guilty

Not Guilty

Stopped a bad cop

Dismissed. Won a suppression motion for an illegal stop.

Kept out of Boot Camp

Freedom. Psychiatrist has on med. regimen, she is doing fine.

Prescription Fraud

Not Guilty

Federal Drug Conspiracy

27 months

DWI Marijuana

Not Guilty

Mentally ill Client False Confession

Dismissed

Fed Supervised Release Violation

Not Guilty

Federal Drug Case

Downward Departure, 86 Months.

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Education

2001

St. Mary's University

1994

Texas A&I Universtiy

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Constitutional Carry Symposium

Texas Concealed Carry

2021

Constitutional Carry

Constitutional Carry

2020

Lawshield Firearm Law

Situational Awareness

2020

Lawshield

What to do in a Riot

2019

Corpus Christi Bar Association

Gun Law

2018

Corpus Christi Bar Association

Gun Law

2017

Del Mar College Law Enforcement

Presumptions in the Law

2016

Firearms Law Seminar

What do i do when I shoot someone?

2014

2014 YOUNG LAWYERS ASSOCIATION SKEET SHOOT CLE

CASTLE DOCTRINE IN TEXAS

2013

Young Lawyers Skeet Shoot

Stand Your Ground Laws and Probibited Weapons

2013

Criminal Bar Section CLE

Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms.......

2011

DWI Continuing Legal Education

DWI/ALR

Publications

2014

Corpus Christi Bar Association Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...Oh My!

Languages

Spanish

English

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