Christopher Downey

Christopher Downey has been recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Houston. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed as a both a Texas Super Lawyer and Top Lawyer in Houston. Mr. Downey lectures throughout the State of Texas on issues related to criminal law and has served as an instructor at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar as well as the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association Top Gun DWI Program. He is licensed throughout the State of Texas as well as in the federal courts of the Southern District of Texas.

Mr. Downey undertakes all criminal cases with an eye toward obtaining a dismissal of all charges. He educates all of his clients as to the nature of the charges they face and the legal ramifications of any outcomes that might occur. Mr. Downey has successfully defended citizens accused of a wide range of charges including virtually all forms of felonies and misdemeanors.

Over the years, Mr. Downey has developed a strong working relationship with judges, prosecutors, members of law enforcement, and fellow members of the defense bar. He works hard to maintain a reputation within the community as a vigorous advocate for his clients and an aggressive trial attorney.

Mr. Downey is a former member of the Texas District and County Attorney's Association. He is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas' Criminal Justice Section as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association (TCDLA), and the National College for DUI Defense.

Mr. Downey has appeared as a legal commentator on criminal matters for MSNBC, The Abrams Report, Court TV, and the Catherine Crier Show.

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Texas

Since 1993

Assistant District Attorney

Harris County District Attorney's Office

1993 - 1999

Southern Methodist University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1993

Duke University

B.A. (1990) | Public Policy, English

1986 - 1990

Super Lawyer

Thomson West

2023

National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

1999 - Current

Texas State Bar  # 00787393

Member

1993 - Current

Instructing the Jury

State Bar of Texas

July 15, 2017

Picking a Skeptical Jury, Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, San Antonio, Texas

June 14, 2024

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Criminal Law

Texas Board Of Legal Specialization