Christy Jack

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-regarded 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. Awards and Honors Honors Selected to Super Lawyers, Texas Super Lawyers, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Top Attorney, 360 West Magazine, 2016-2021 Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2016-2021 Best Lawyer in Dallas, D Magazine, 2017, 2018 Great Woman of Texas, Fort Worth Business Press, 2017 Daniel H. Benson Public Service Award, Texas Tech Law Alumni Association, 2017 Go-To Lawyer for Criminal Prosecution, Texas Lawyer Magazine, 2012 Co-Recipient of the Chris Marshall Award for state-wide training, 2014 Profiled in Fort Worth Business Press, 2007 Nominated for Top Business Women of Fort Worth, 2007 Selected as Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers, 2005 Profiled in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2001

• Partner

• Wichita County District Attorney’s Office, Special Prosecutor, 2017 - Present
• Parker County District Attorney’s Office, Special Prosecutor, 2016 - Present
• Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, Special Prosecutor, 2010 - Present
• Wise County District Attorney’s Office, Special Prosecutor, 2006 - Present
• Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, Chief Prosecutor, 1998 - 2013
• Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office, Litigation Expert, 2014 - 2015
• Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney's Office, Deputy Chief Prosecutor, 2013 - 2014
• Languages
• English

• Criminal Law 101, Course Director, TexasBarCLE, 2017
• Civil Commitment, Advanced Criminal Law Course, TexasBarCLE, 2017

• Texas, 1991

• Governing Board of Texas Civil Commitment Office, Gubernatorial Appointments (Gov. Rick Perry and Gov. Gregg Abbott), 2011 - Present (Chair)
• Past Chair, Criminal Justice Section of the State Bar of Texas, 2016-2017
• Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
• Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Member)
• Appointed Director, Tarrant County Bar Association Board of Directors, 2022-2023
• Special Prosecutor – Parker County District Attorney’s Office, 2016
• Special Prosecutor – Johnson County District Attorney’s Office, 2010
• Special Prosecutor – Wise County District Attorney’s Office, 2006