Christy Jack - Fort Worth, TX
Attorney at Varghese Summersett
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Fort Worth, TX
300 Throckmorton Street Suite 700 Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Christy Jack is a nationally recognized trial attorney who has handled thousands of criminal cases during her 25-year legal career — first as a prosecutor and now as a highly-regarded criminal defense attorney. She has tried more than 200 cases before a jury, ranging from sexual assault to capital murder. Nationwide, there are few who have her level of experience handling death penalty cases.
Prior to becoming a partner at the Fort Worth defense firm of Varghese Summersett, Christy served as a prosecutor for more than two decades in the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office. She was highly regarded by three administrations and rose to the rank of Deputy Chief — becoming one of only five attorneys on the 325-member staff with that supervisory title and role.
Recognized by former Governor Rick Perry for her experience in sexual assault cases, Christy was appointed in 2011 to head the Governing Board of Texas Civil Commitment Office, which is responsible for overseeing the state's most violent sex offenders. Governor Gregg Abbott later reappointed her to this position. Christy also recently completed her term as Chair of the Criminal Justice Section of the State Bar of Texas, which is made up of more than 3100 criminal practitioners across the state of Texas.
When she is not in the courtroom, Christy can often be found sharing her knowledge and experience with others. She is frequently called upon to speak to students, lawyers and legislators about procedural law, law enforcement trends and criminal justice issues. She often lectures on capital murder and aggravated sexual assault.
Christy was recently awarded the Daniel H. Benson Public Service Award from Texas Tech Law Alumni Association. She was also recently featured in an episode of 48 Hours about an infamous Texas murder.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers, Texas Super Lawyers, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine, 2016-2021
- Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2016-2021
- Best Lawyer in Dallas, D Magazine, 2017, 2018
- Great Woman of Texas, Fort Worth Business Press, 2017
- Daniel H. Benson Public Service Award, Texas Tech Law Alumni Association, 2017
- Go-To Lawyer for Criminal Prosecution, Texas Lawyer Magazine, 2012
- Co-Recipient of the Chris Marshall Award for state-wide training, 2014
- Profiled in Fort Worth Business Press, 2007
- Nominated for Top Business Women of Fort Worth, 2007
- Selected as Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers, 2005
- Profiled in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2001
Education
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Legal Education
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Texas Tech University School of Law,
Lubbock,
Texas, 1991
Juris Doctor
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Texas Tech University School of Law,
Lubbock,
Texas, 1991
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Non Legal Education
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Baylor University, 1988
Bachelor of Business Administration
Honors: cum laude
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Baylor University, 1988
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Wichita County District Attorney’s Office, Special Prosecutor, 2017 - Present
- Parker County District Attorney’s Office, Special Prosecutor, 2016 - Present
- Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, Special Prosecutor, 2010 - Present
- Wise County District Attorney’s Office, Special Prosecutor, 2006 - Present
- Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, Chief Prosecutor, 1998 - 2013
- Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office, Litigation Expert, 2014 - 2015
- Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office, Deputy Chief Prosecutor, 2013 - 2014
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Criminal Law 101, Course Director, TexasBarCLE, 2017
- Civil Commitment, Advanced Criminal Law Course, TexasBarCLE, 2017
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1991
Other Affiliations
- Governing Board of Texas Civil Commitment Office, Gubernatorial Appointments (Gov. Rick Perry and Gov. Gregg Abbott), 2011 - Present (Chair)
- Past Chair, Criminal Justice Section of the State Bar of Texas, 2016-2017
- Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
- Appointed Director, Tarrant County Bar Association Board of Directors, 2022-2023
- Special Prosecutor – Parker County District Attorney’s Office, 2016
- Special Prosecutor – Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, 2010
- Special Prosecutor – Wise County District Attorney’s Office, 2006
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Contact
300 Throckmorton Street
Suite 700
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 203-2220
Fax: 817-900-9129
Email: Send a message
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https://versustexas.com/
- https://versustexas.com/blog/ (Varghese Summersett Blog)
Hours: Always Available
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