Dallas Attorney
Christopher W. Lewis
Phone 214.522.9404
By passionately defending his clients with competence, integrity, and veracity, Christopher W. Lewis has earned the respect of peers, clients and judges. As a prominent Dallas Fort Worth Attorney, Chris has tried in excess of 100 jury trials for his clients, obtaining many more favorable judgments and dismissals, earning him recognition as a "top-flight criminal defense lawyer".
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Chris graduated magna cum laude from Evangel University with a double major in Government and Psychology, and then attended Baylor University School of Law, earning a law degree with concentration in criminal law. Chris Lewis began his legal career as a prosecutor upon graduating from law school and has prosecuted criminal cases in the counties of Harris, Williamson and Dallas before transitioning to a civil litigation practice. From 2000-2004 Chris worked for one of the largest civil trial law firms representing large corporations in lawsuits across the State of Texas. In addition to areas of litigation, Attorney Lewis has defended clients accused of various misdemeanor and felony offenses in Dallas Fort Worth as well as around the state.
Chris spent several years as a sports agent, is a former four year starter, and was an all-conference football player in college. He received Certification by the National Football Players' Association and was registered by the Texas Secretary of State. In contract negotiations Chris has represented NFL, CFL, and AFL players.
Chris Lewis' current practice is committed entirely to defending people accused or being investigated for committing criminal offenses. With the client’s freedom at the forefront, Chris Lewis zealously protects their rights, and unwaveringly strives to provide the best criminal defense in Dallas Fort Worth.
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
J.D. - Honors: Criminal Law Concentration
- Honors: Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society
- Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri, 1994 B.A.
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Major: Government
- Major: Psychology
- Honors and Awards:
"Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40", Criminal Defense Lawyer, D Magazine, 2004 - "Rising Star", Criminal Defense Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2005
- "Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40", Criminal Defense Lawyer, D Magazine, 2006
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Dallas Bar Association
- Member, Public Forum Committee
- Texas Young Lawyers' Association
- 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
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
- National College of DUI Attorneys
- Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association
- Sports Lawyers' Association