About Christina
Christina King is a passionate and experienced criminal defense attorney who’s spent more than a decade fighting for clients across Texas. Fluent in Spanish, Christina connects easily with a diverse range of clients and ensures their voices are heard in and out of the courtroom.
She’s personally litigated more than 6,000 cases — from minor municipal offenses to high-stakes capital murder trials — and is known for building persuasive narratives and dismantling weak prosecution evidence. Her work has led to countless dismissals, acquittals, and reduced sentences.
Before joining Michael & Associates, Christina spent 11 years as a public defender in Dallas, protecting the rights of indigent clients, developing trial strategies, conducting investigations, and securing favorable outcomes. She also handled both criminal and civil cases throughout North and Central Texas, giving her a deep understanding of complex procedural and evidentiary issues.
Christina earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center, where she was an active member of the mock trial team all three years. She interned at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and at the Mexican Consulate in Houston, further shaping her commitment to justice and her ability to serve Spanish-speaking communities.
She also contributed an influential essay on eyewitness identification to American Justice in the Age of Innocence: Understanding the Causes of Wrongful Convictions and How to Prevent Them, highlighting her dedication to forensic reliability and systemic reform.
Known for her tenacity and compassion, Christina has built a reputation as a fierce advocate for people facing criminal charges — and as someone who truly believes in giving every client a fighting chance.
Career History
The Lugo Law Firm
Mar 2025 – Aug 2025
Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex
Asst. Public Defender | Attorney at Law
Dallas County Public Defender’s Office
May 2014 – Jul 2025
Dallas, Texas
Attorney & Guardian Ad Litem
Mar 2013 – May 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos
Abilene and Anson, Texas
Attorney at Law
Browning Law Firm
Oct 2012 – May 2014
Abilene, Texas Area
Managing Partner | Attorney at Law
Griffin & Morales – Attorneys at Law
May 2011 – Sep 2012
Dallas–Fort Worth Area
Attorney at Law
The Law Offices of Mark Morales & Associates, PC
Mar 2012 – Aug 2012
Texas
Awards
- American Association of Attorney Advocates Top 10 Law Firm (2026)
- American Institute 10 Best Law Firm (2026)
- American Institute of Legal Advocates Top Law Firm (2026)
- American Institute of Trial Lawyers Best Law Firm (2026)
