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Criminal charges are frightening and extremely serious. If you have been charged with or convicted of a criminal offense, you could face life altering consequences that can leave a permanent mark on your record and may include stiff fines or lengthy jail time. However, a dedicated, energetic, and knowledgeable lawyer like Chris Perri can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.
An award-winning attorney, Chris Perri will protect your rights and prepare a vigorous defense that ensures the best possible results. Whether you have been accused of a state or federal felony or misdemeanor crime, Chris Perri will fight tirelessly on your behalf. With over 15 years of experience practicing law in Austin and the surrounding areas, he’s successfully helped clients win trials, overturn convictions, get cases dismissed, and expunge records.
If you have been accused or convicted of any criminal offense in Texas, contact Chris Perri at or call for a FREE consultation today. No matter your situation, you deserve the best defense.
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Posted by Tj | April 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Battled with an expunction on my record for over 5 years with a budget attorney who couldn't get the job done. Should've gone with Chris from day one. Took on my case right away and answered all my emails within a day. Used his contacts at the attorney general's office to get updates the past lawyer ...
Posted by James | January 28, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This lawyer does not have your best interests in mind. In his free time, you will find him peddling mindless conspiracies on twitter. A quick look at his page will confirm this. Stay as far away as possible.
Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I was misled by an unscrupulous attorney into pleading guilty to a felony charge in order to receive deferred adjudication. I later discovered that my plea had far worse consequences than I was told. It was devastating to my life and career. I was referred to Chris and decided to hire him to help me ...
Posted by Luis | October 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Perri is a great Counsel, he was very diligent since we first talked and got on our case immediately. He did due procedure in my daughter's case and in a matter of a short time, resolved her problem. I would recommend him to anyone who needs legal advise in criminal cases. Thank you so much Mr. ...
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I have now had the pleasure of working Chris for two separate legal matters. Any legal matter is stressing, but Chris' work speaks for itself and helps set my mind at ease. Chris fought for me and was able to have both of my legal issues dismissed and/ expunged. I cannot say enough with how ple...
"Chris and I have worked together on several cases, including a complex Attempted Capital Murder case in Travis County. Chris cross examined the District Attorney's DNA expert, which was a critical aspect of the case. His trial skills are sharp, and he is a strong advocate for his clients. Chris is also well versed in appellate law. This allows him to evaluate a case from the initial stages through final appeal. I highly recommend Chris Perri."
"I have worked with Mr. Perri for over a decade, on both sides of the bar. I have always found him to be an intelligent, conscientious, and effective attorney. He is known for his deep legal knowledge and is a go-to attorney for other lawyers seeking legal advice. I enthusiastically recommend him."
"Chris is hands down one of the most intelligent attorneys that I have ever worked with. We were co-counsel on a murder case together and his trial skills enabled us to prevail in a suppression hearing which resulted in the state proceeding on the lesser charge of criminally negligent homicide. We have tried numerous cases together over the years, and I am always amazed at his knowledge of the law and trial advocacy skills. Chris is known as an expert in both expunction and appellate law, and is hired by other criminal attorneys to consult on cases in these areas. He frequently speaks on these topics and even volunteers his time leading the Texas Law Expunction Project. Chris cares deeply for his clients and will always fight to get the best result possible. I am honored to call him both a colleague and a friend."
"I endorse Chris. I have known Chris for a number of years. I have been impressed from the beginning. He is diligent, smart and always prepared. He has worked hard for his clients and has achieved unbelievable results. I would hire Chris... in fact, on a civil matter, I did!"
"Chris Perri is an exceptional lawyer. He is always prepared and professional. Chris is a fighter. He is ethical, knowledgeable about the law, and works hard to fight for his clients. You can't go wrong with hiring him to represent you. I endorse Chris and recommend him to any person in need of a criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is great and really helped me break down a criminal process that seemed very big and very scary to me. I am comfortable referring clients to Chris and think he is a good person and a good lawyer."
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2021
Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2021
Top Lawyer, Austin Monthly Magazine
2020
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2020
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2016
Excellence in Public Interest Award, Texas Law Fellowship
2014 - Present
Founding Partner and Supervising Attorney, The Texas Law Expunction Project
2009 - Present
Founding Owner, Chris Perri Law
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Law Office of Joseph A Turner
2003 - 2005
Clerk, Travis County District Attorney's Office
2020 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2020 - Present
Texas NMRLMember
2020 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - 2019
Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors
Case dismissed
Case dismissed
Probation with ZERO prison time
Case dismissed
One case dismissal and one deferred adjudication
Case dismissed
Case reduced to misdemeanor with short probation term
Case dismissed
charge reduced to a misdemeanor with a short probation sentence
Charge reduced to time-served on a misdemeanor
Conviction overturned
Charge reduced to negligent homicide with a sentence of time-served
Case dismissed
Case dismissed
Case dismissed
Case dismissed
Case dismissed
Not guilty trial verdict
Not guilty trial verdict
Conviction overturned and case dismissed
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MA - Masters
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Young People, Drugs, and the Law
2016
Motions for New Trial: Attacking the Jury’s Verdict Before the Appeal
2015
Know Your Rights
2014
Know Your Rights
2014
Fisher v. University of Texas: A Beacon for the Future of Diversity
2014
Expunctions
2014
Expunction Litigation Update: Fighting for Your Client’s Expunction Rights in the Multiple Offense Context
2014
2014 Expunction Litigation Update: Fighting to Expand Your Clients’ Expunction Rights
2014
Know Your Rights
2012
Expunction Law in the Wake of M.M.
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