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Christopher W. Lewis 
Dallas, Texas
phone 214-522-9404
fax 214-969-5522
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Chris Lewis is well known in the legal community as a criminal defense lawyer who gets results.  He has earned the respect of judges, peers and clients by zealously defending his clients with skill and integrity. Chris has a vast amount of experience in the courtroom, having tried more than 200 jury trials.  Due to his track record of obtaining acquittals at a very high rate and frequently securing dismissals and reduced charges for his clients, Chris is considered "top-flight criminal defense lawyer" and is routinely named as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in north Texas.

After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Evangel University with a double major in Government and Psychology, Chris attended Baylor University School of Law, earning a law degree with a Criminal Law Concentration.  Upon graduating from law school, Chris began his legal career as an assistant district attorney.  He prosecuted criminal cases in Harris, Williamson and Dallas counties before transitioning to a civil litigation practice. From 2000-2004, Chris worked for one of the largest civil trial law firms in Texas representing large corporations in lawsuits across the State of Texas.  In addition to litigation matters, Chris defended clients accused of various misdemeanor and felony offenses in Dallas and around the state.

Chris, a four year starter and all-conference football player in college, spent several years working as a sports agent. Certified by the National Football Players’ Association and registered by the Texas Secretary of State, Chris represented NFL, CFL and AFL players in contract negotiations.

Since 2004, Chris’ practice has been devoted exclusively to defending people whose lives have been turned upside down by criminal accusations.  His clients would prefer not to require his legal services.  However, when life’s circumstances bring people to Chris’ office, they quickly learn that they are in capable and experienced hands.  Chris loves fighting for the underdog, and in a criminal case, the accused always starts out as the underdog.  Chris’ number one objective in every single case is to utilize his skills and the firm’s resources to level the playing field against the government and to fight for his clients’ freedom in an effort to restore hope and normalcy to their lives.

Chris regularly handles cases in both state and federal court.  He represents people charged with crimes ranging from DWI to Capital Murder.  Chris is passionate about people and protecting their rights, and he is determined to provide his clients with the best possible representation in defending their freedom.

Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 1998
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
Education:
Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas, 1997
Juris Doctor (Criminal Law Concentration)
Honors: Baylor Order of Barristers
Honors: Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society


Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri, 1994
B.A., Bachelor of Arts (Government and Psychology)
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Honors: President’s Award for Academic Excellence
Honors: Evangel University Academic Achievement Award
Honors: Social Science Department Scholarship
Honors: Dean’s List – All Semesters
Honors: NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete, 1992, 1993
Honors: HAAC Academic All-Conference, 1992, 1993
Honors: HAAC All-Conference Selection / Football, 1993
Honors: Pi Gamma Mu, Social Science Honor Society
Honors: Psi Chi, Behavioral Science Honor Society
Honors: Junior Class President, 1992-1993
Honors: Senior Class President, 1993-1994
Honors: Student Body Senator, 1992-1994
Major:  Government
Major:  Psychology


Honors and Awards:
"Best Lawyers in Dallas”, Criminal Defense, D Magazine, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013


"Top Rated Lawyer", Criminal Defense, ALM, 2012


"Rising Star", Criminal Defense, Texas Monthly, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012


"Top Attorneys", Criminal Defense, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine, 2009, 2010


"Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40", Criminal Defense, D Magazine, 2004, 2006


"AV Preeminent" Rating by Martindale Hubbell – highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethics


AVVO Superb Rating: 10.0/10.0


Professional Associations and Memberships:
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers


Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association


National College of DUI Attorneys


Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association


Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association


Dallas Bar Association
Member, Public Forum Committee


Texas Young Lawyers' Association


Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation
Life Fellow


Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2004 - 2006
Board of Directors


Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Member, Criminal Justice Committee


Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2003 - 2005
Co-Chair, Freedom Run Committee


Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2003 - 2005
Co-Chair, Ties That Bind Committee


Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2003
Member, DAYL Leadership Class


Sports Lawyers' Association


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