Christopher M. Turner

Christopher M. Turner is a criminal defense attorney at Turner Garrison Law in Baytown, Texas. His practice is part of a criminal defense office serving people facing charges in the greater Houston area. He works with clients who need representation during criminal proceedings and who must understand the consequences of allegations brought by prosecutors. His legal background includes work in Harris County courts before becoming an attorney and subsequent practice focused on criminal law.

Christopher received a degree in Political Science with a minor in Sociology from the University of Houston in 2007. Before attending law school, he clerked for the 245th and 308th District Courts in Harris County. He earned his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law in December 2011, passed the Texas Bar examination in February 2012, and was admitted to practice law in Texas on May 4, 2012.

Christopher joined a legal practice with a longstanding focus on criminal defense. His earlier district court clerkships gave him familiarity with court operations and legal procedures before he began representing clients as an attorney. Working in a criminal defense practice requires attention to charging documents, court deadlines, evidence, and the options available to accused individuals. His experience in the local court system is relevant to clients navigating criminal cases in Baytown and surrounding jurisdictions.

Christopher M. Turner is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the East Harris County Bar Association. He also served on the Rotary Club of Baytown board of directors from 2014 to 2016 and received a Baytown Sun 20 Under 40 honor in 2017. Christopher combines formal legal training, earlier courtroom exposure, and professional involvement in Texas criminal defense organizations to assist clients facing criminal proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Turner Garrison Law
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association
• Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, East Harris County Bar Association
• Board Member, Rotary Club of Baytown (2014-2016)

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Houston
  Degree in Political Science, minor in Sociology

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