About
Founded in 1993, The Downey Law Firm, located in Houston, TX, is dedicated to providing vigorous legal defense for both individual citizens and corporate clients. Led by Mr. Downey, a Board Certified Criminal Law specialist, the firm boasts a strong reputation for dismissing charges and educating clients about their legal dilemmas. Downey, a former prosecutor, leverages his deep relationships with judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement to advocate for his clients. The firm also offers assistance in family law, personal injury law, and general litigation.
Specialties
Court date
Within two weeks, Within a month, Within a week, Within three days
Criminal charges
Drug possession, Theft or robbery, Physical or aggravated assault, Probation or parole offense, Possession of a firearm, Murder, Sexual assault, Attempted murder, Domestic violence, Child abuse
Location and hours
The Downey Law Firm
2814 Hamilton St
Houston, TX 77004-1232
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Work Experience
Founder
The Downey Law Firm, PC
1999 - Present
Co-Director
Houston Police Department Crime Laboratory Serology Investigation Panel
2007 - 2009
Prosecutor
Harris County District Attorney's Office
1993 - 1998
Education
University of Houston
2017
Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law
1993
Duke University
1990
Southern Methodist University’s Dedman School of Law
Law
1993
Duke University
Public Policy
1990
Associations & Affiliations
National College of DUI Defense
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Member
State Bar of Texas, Criminal Justice Section
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Publications
TCDLA Rusty Duncan Seminar
"Jury Selection in Texas State Courts" by Lewis Dickson & Christopher Downey
2014
State Bar of Texas, 39th Annual Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
"Instructing the Jury"
2013
State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
Subpoenaing Big Brother
2008
State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar 2010
Caution: Jury Charges Ahead
2010
State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
"Instructing The Jury"
2012
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association/ DWI TOP GUN Seminar
Picking a Skeptical Jury in A Short Period of Time
2008
Speaking Engagements
Rusty Duncan Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
"Jury Selection: Cutting the Bum Cards"
2014
Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
"Picking a Skeptical Jury"
2014
40th Annual Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
"Preservation of Error"
2014
Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall
Legal Analyst
2013
Indigent Defense Seminar
"Winning Before Trial: Voir Dire"
2013
39th Annual Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
"Instructing the Jury"
2013
State Bar of Texas Advanced Criminal Law Seminar
"Instructing The Jury"
2012
Harris County Public Defender Speaker Series
"Pretrial Preparation"
2012
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Presents Voir Dire
"Voir Dire"
2011
State Bar of Texas Avanced Criminal Law Seminar
Caution: Jury Charges Ahead
2010
DWI Top Gun Seminar
Pretrial Preparation and Discovery of Unusual Evidence
2010
Services offered
Criminal Defense Attorney
Dui Lawyer