Lawyer Overview

Chris Lewis has earned the respect of judges, peers and clients by zealously defending his clients with skill and integrity. Having tried more than 100 jury trials and having obtained many more dismissals and favorable agreements for his clients, Chris Lewis has been called a "top-flight criminal defense lawyer".

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 Lewis began his legal career as a prosecutor. 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 former 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.

Currently, Chris Lewis’ practice is devoted entirely to defending people accused or being investigated for committing criminal offenses. Chris Lewis 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.

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 1998
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas

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

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

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

Address

3400 Carlisle Street
Suite 300
Dallas, TX 75204

Phones

214-522-9404

Emails

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Websites

http://pi.dfwattorneys.com
http://dwi.dfwattorneys.com
http://www.dfwattorneys.com
http://criminal.dfwattorneys.com