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Christopher W. Lewis 
Dallas, Texas
phone (214) 522-9404
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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.

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