Houston Criminal Defense Attorneys
Built For High-Stakes Criminal Defense.
Decades Of Experience.
Strategic Defense.
The Downey Law Firm’s founder, Christopher Downey has earned a national reputation as an effective criminal defense attorney in state and federal courts. He has acted as counsel for individuals on matters including Enron, USA Gymnastics, the Arkema Plant Explosion, Astroworld, Planned Parenthood, the January 6th Incident, and the Harding Street Raid. He has appeared as an analyst on numerous occasions to discuss legal implications in trials nationwide on MSNBC, Court TV, The Abrams Report with Dan Abrams and Catherine Crier Live.
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Houston, every hour counts. Prosecutors are already building a case, and what you do in the first 48 hours can influence the outcome for years. Our Houston criminal defense attorneys at The Downey Law Firm step in immediately to protect your rights, control the narrative, and pursue the strongest possible result.
Why Clients Choose Us
- Former felony prosecutors who know how the State builds a case
- Board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Selected to Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2012 to 2026
- 24/7 after-hours answering for arrests and emergencies
- Free, confidential case reviews for every caller
An arrest can unfold in a matter of hours: booking, questioning, a first appearance, and bond decisions that affect whether you go home or sit in jail. What you say to investigators, or fail to say, can hand the prosecution evidence it did not have before. Your freedom, your record, your job, your professional license, and your immigration status may all be on the line at once. Acting fast gives you options; waiting gives the State time.
Our Practice Areas
Criminal Defense Attorneys Ready to Protect You
A misdemeanor can bring fines, probation, and a permanent record. A felony can lead to years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, loss of firearm rights, and lifelong collateral consequences. Whatever the charge, our team moves quickly to preserve evidence, lock down witnesses, file the right pretrial motions, and put the prosecution on the defensive from day one. Early intervention often shapes the bond terms you live under while your case is pending.
Meet Our Team
Mr. Downey is a member in good standing with The State Bar of Texas, The National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Robert Pace is a native Houstonian and a graduate of Texas Tech and the University of Houston’s Law Center. Licensed since 2017, Mr. Pace is a dedicated criminal trial lawyer .
Mr. Downey is a member in good standing with The State Bar of Texas, The National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and The Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Robert Pace is a native Houstonian and a graduate of Texas Tech and the University of Houston’s Law Center. Licensed since 2017, Mr. Pace is a dedicated criminal trial lawyer .
We’re Ready To Defend You
Christopher Downey has defended clients in matters tied to Enron, USA Gymnastics, the Arkema plant explosion, Astroworld, and the Harding Street raid. He has served as a legal analyst for MSNBC and Court TV. Our case results reflect dismissals, acquittals, and reduced charges across misdemeanor, felony, and federal dockets.
Here is what sets our firm apart:
- Exclusive focus on criminal defense, not a side practice
- Genuine investment in winning every file we take on
- Former Harris County and Galveston County prosecutors on our team
- Reputation built on complex, high-stakes cases, including federal matters
- Direct access to your lawyer, not a revolving door of associates
What Our Clients Are Saying
We Build Winning Defense Strategies
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