Defense Attorney, Houston
DWI Lawyer & Criminal Attorney in Houston
The Downey Law Firm provides aggressive legal representation to individuals and corporate clients facing criminal charges in Texas and throughout the United States. Our skilled and creative
Houston criminal lawyers offer the type of experience needed to defend against serious criminal accusations. Whether the problem you face is an accusation, investigation, indictment, or post-conviction appeal, we can provide you or your company with the guidance and representation needed to navigate the challenging road ahead.
Founded by Christopher Downey in 1998, the Downey Law Firm maintains a vast network of defense attorneys, experts, and investigators in order to furnish any criminal case with the resources necessary for success. Our firm prides itself on the ability to be immediately responsive to the unique emergency situations that often arise for our clients in criminal law.
Our resident legal team has more than 25 years of legal experience in handling record expungements and criminal cases of all kinds, in both state and federal courts.
Legal Qualifications in Criminal Defense
Founding Houston criminal defense lawyer Christopher Downey is
Board-Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed as both a
Texas Super Lawyer and
Top Lawyer in
Houston. He lectures throughout the state on issues related to criminal law and has been 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. Mr. Downey is a former trial prosecutor with the District Attorney's Office in Harris County.
Attorney Kelley Andrews is an experienced Houston criminal defense attorney who also handles expunctions and orders for non-disclosure.
The firm has achieved a 10.0 Superb rating by Avvo.com, which is the highest rating possible. Avvo rates attorneys based on unbiased information concerning their experience, achievements, and industry recognition.Save
Our Legal Services in Houston, DWI & More
We handle criminal cases of all kinds, including DWI,
drug crimes,
sex crimes,
internet crimes,
theft crimes,
violent crimes,
white collar crimes,
federal crimes, and more. Whatever type of criminal case you are involved in, having a competent
defense lawyer is vital for achieving the most favorable outcome possible.
Our firm understands the stresses and challenges of facing a criminal investigation or formal charges and has the legal ability, understanding, and dedication to help meet those challenges. Because we specialize in the field of criminal law with founding attorney Christopher Downey as a recognized legal expert, your case will receive the outstanding legal support and representation it deserves.

The firm welcomes referrals, consultations, and local counsel arrangements.