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 sought-after 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.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
Since 1991
Professional Experience
2014 - 2015
Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
Litigation Expert
2013 - 2014
Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
Deputy Chief Prosecutor
1998 - 2013
Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
Chief Prosecutor
1994 - 1997
Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
Crimes Against Children Unit
1992 - 1994
Tarrant County District Attorney's Office
Felony Trial Division
1991 - 1992
Tarrant County Distrtict Attorney's Office
Misdemeanor Trial Division
Education
1991
Texas Tech University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1984 - 1988
Baylor University
B.A. (1988) | Business Administration, Marketing
Honors: Graduated Cum Laude
Awards
year - Elizabeth Christina "Christy" Jack
Daniel H. Benson Public Service Award
Texas Tech Alumni Association
Best Lawyer in Dallas
D Magazine
Top Attorney
360 West Magazine
Sexual Assault Defense Attorneys
Varghese Summersett
year - Elizabeth Christina "Christy" Jack
Top Attorney
Fort Worth Magazine
year - Elizabeth Christina "Christy" Jack
Chris Marshall Award (co-recipient)
Texas District & County Attorneys Association
year - Elizabeth Christina "Christy" Jack
Nominated as a Top Business Woman
Business Press
year - Elizabeth Christina "Christy" Jack
Rising star
Texas Super Lawyers
Elizabeth Christina "Christy" Jack
Go-To Lawyer For Criminal Prosecution
Texas Lawyer Magazine
Contacts
Varghese Summersett300 Throckmorton Street Suite 1650 Fort Worth TX 76102Telephone: (817) 203-2220
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/
In this video, Defense Attorney Christy Jack discusses the importance of attorney-client privilege when using investigative tools like polygraphs in criminal defense. Learn why it's crucial to use trusted polygraphers and how results are protected to ensure a fair defense. Understand the steps to take if a polygraph test isn't passed and how it affects the case. A must-watch for those navigating the legal system.
Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/
0:12 Investigative Tools & Attorney-Client Privilege 0:25 Polygraph Tests & Legal Considerations 0:37 Reasons for Failing a Polygraph 0:43 Using a Polygrapher of Our Choosing 0:49 Polygraph Results as Work Product
In this video, Attorney Christy Jack discusses the importance of staying silent and the potential risks of talking to friends, family, or law enforcement during a criminal investigation. As a defense attorney, it's crucial to advise clients on how their words can be used against them, even in seemingly harmless conversations. Learn how to protect yourself and make the right choices in a legal situation.
Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/
0:09 The Natural Inclination to Explain 0:12 The Importance of Not Talking 0:14 The Role of Friends and Family 0:32 Risk of Friends and Family Testifying Against You 0:44 How Comments Can Be Used Against You 1:05 Police Interviews and Interrogations 1:24 The Reality of Talking Your Way Out of a Crime 1:30 The First Step: Stay Silent
Acting quickly can make all the difference in a legal case. Just like addressing a medical issue, early and proactive involvement by a defense attorney increases the chances of a favorable outcome. Learn why timing is so crucial in building a strong defense.
Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/
0:09 Importance of Acting Quickly in Legal Defense 0:12 Comparison to Medical Crises 0:19 Early and Aggressive Action Leads to Better Outcomes 0:26 Role of a Defense Attorney in Early Stages 0:31 Gathering Information and Seeking the Truth 0:38 Presenting Information to Authorities 0:42 Addressing Police, DA's Office, and Grand Jury
In this video, Attorney Christy Jack explains the key differences between a regular felony trial and a capital murder trial. From the jury's role in determining guilt to the critical punishment phase, she breaks down how the approach to defending a capital murder case differs. Learn about the tough questions juries must answer, the strategies defense attorneys use, and the importance of presenting mitigating circumstances in these high-stakes cases.
Varghese Summersett PLLC versustexas.com
Our team is made up of experienced criminal lawyers and former prosecutors with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston. We handle state criminal cases throughout North Texas. We also handle federal criminal cases across the country.
Criminal Specialists by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Benson Varghese: https://www.versustexas.com/benson-varghese/ Anna Summersett: https://www.versustexas.com/anna-summersett/ Letty Martinez: https://www.versustexas.com/letty-martinez/
Criminal Defense Attorneys: Christy Jack: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/christy-jack/ Tiffany Burks: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/tiffany-burks/ Robert Huseman: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/robert-huseman/ Mike Hanson: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/mike-hanson/ Alex Thornton: https://versustexas.com/attorneys/alex-thornton/ Audrey Hatcher: https://versustexas.com/audrey-hatcher/
Connect with Varghese Summersett https://www.facebook.com/versustexas https://twitter.com/versustexas https://www.instagram.com/versustexas/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3715834/
0:01 [Music] 0:08 Differences Between Felony and Capital Murder Trials 0:13 Similarities in Jury's Role 0:30 Differences in the Punishment Phase 0:43 Capital Murder Case: The Key Questions 1:04 Future Danger and Life-Sparing Reasons 1:10 Defense Approach in Capital Murder Trials 1:17 Attacking the Criminal Investigation 1:25 Proving Mitigating Circumstances 1:37 Aiming for a Life Sentence Verdict
