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 rose to the rank of Deputy Chief — becoming one of only five attorneys on the 325-member staff with that supervisory title and role. She serves as chair of the Governing Board of Texas Civil Commitment Office, a gubernatorial appointment. She is also the immediate past 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. She is frequently quoted in the news media and was recently featured on 48 Hours about an infamous Texas murder. Learn more about Christy Jack.
Employer
Varghese Summersett PLLC
Services
Felonies, Sex Crimes, Crimes Against a Person, Weapons Violations, Murder/Capital Murder, University Disciplinary Hearings
Award and Honors
Chair, Governing Board of Texas Civil Commitment Office, Gubernatorial Appointments (Gov. Rick Perry and Gov. Gregg Abbott), 2011-Present
Immediate Past Chair, Criminal Justice Section of the State Bar of Texas, 2016-2017
Daniel H. Benson Public Service Award, Texas Tech Law Alumni Association, 2017
Best Lawyer in Dallas, D Magazine, 2017
Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine, 2017
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2016, 2017
Go-To Lawyer for Criminal Prosecution, Texas Lawyer Magazine, 2012
Co-Recipient of the Chris Marshall Award for state-wide training, 2014
Nominated for Top Business Women of Fort Worth, 2007
