R. Christopher Goldsmith
Every client deserves a criminal defense lawyer committed to the delivery of quality representation. This requires personal attention and a personal commitment from the lawyer to focus on the best interests of the Client for his or her unique case. The lawyer has a duty to assist each Client in weighing their options and choosing the best option for them. Mr. Goldsmith does not delegate his clients' needs to a legal assistant or to an inexperienced associate.
Mr. Goldsmith maintains an exclusive, active federal and state criminal defense practice. He represents clients in federal criminal cases throughout the country while maintaining an active state criminal defense practice in Texas State Courts. His success is a result of his diligence, philosophy, experience as a former prosecutor and over 28 years of practice in criminal law.
Year Joined Firm
- 1991
Areas of Practice
- Federal and State Criminal Law
- Criminal Defense
- Appeals in State and Federal Courts
- Criminal Conspiracy
- Criminal Investigation
- Habeas Corpus
- Forgery
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Burglary
- Assault and Battery
- Embezzlement
- White Collar Crimes
- Capital Offenses
- Felonies
- Fraud
- Death Penalty
- Homicide
- Mail Fraud
- Money Laundering
- Manslaughter
- Misdemeanors
- Sex Crimes
- Sexual Assault
- Theft
- Drug Crimes
- Drug Trafficking
Litigation Percentage
- 95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 1982
- Texas, 1990
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1988
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1988
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1990
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1990
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1994
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1991
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1988
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1988
Education
- University of Kentucky College of Law, Lexington, Kentucky
- J.D. - 1982
- University of Kentucky
- B.A. - 1978
- Honors: With Distinction
- Major: Political Science
Honors and Awards
- Listed in Who's Who Among American Law Students, 1982
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas, Member
- Kentucky Bar Association, Member
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member
Pro Bono Activities
- Student Representative Alumni Relations, 1980 - 1981
- Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, 1988 - 1990
Fraternities/Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi
- Phi Beta Kappa
R. Christopher Goldsmith, Attorney
440 Louisiana Street, Suite 900
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713-223-1001
Cell Phone: 713-828-4816
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