Christopher Morris

Christopher Morris is a criminal defense attorney at Frontier Law Firm in Billings, Montana. He joined the firm in 2024 after a lengthy career with the Yellowstone County Attorney’s Office. His background includes prosecuting cases ranging from traffic offenses to homicide and handling jury trials involving serious criminal allegations. His practice draws on experience with criminal procedure, investigations, trial preparation, and courtroom litigation.

Christopher earned a J.D. from the University of Montana in 2001 and previously received a B.S. from Montana Tech of the University of Montana in 1995. After completing law school, he clerked for Judge Gregory Todd of Montana’s Thirteenth Judicial District. This early court experience preceded his work as a prosecutor and helped establish a foundation for the trial-focused legal career that followed.

He served as a Deputy Yellowstone County Attorney beginning in 2002, moved to the Brown Law Firm for civil defense work in 2006, and returned to felony prosecution in 2008. In 2015, he joined the county attorney office’s management team, later becoming Chief Deputy County Attorney in 2017. Across his career, he has completed more than 100 jury trials, including matters involving juveniles charged as adults.

Christopher Morris offers clients an understanding of how criminal cases are investigated, charged, managed, and tried. His years as both a line prosecutor and senior county attorney provide perspective on decisions made throughout the prosecution process. At Frontier Law Firm, that background supports his approach to preparing criminal cases, evaluating contested evidence, and addressing the demands of trial litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Frontier Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Montana

Licensed State

• Montana

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