Meet Founding and Managing Partner, Chris Tolbert. Chris is a native of Austin, Texas. He received his undergraduate degree from Huston Tillotson University and his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. Mr. Tolbert also holds an LLM in Trial Advocacy from Temple University School of Law.

Attorney Tolbert began his legal career as a public defender in the State of New Mexico. After two years of vigorously defending the rights of the indigent and accused, Attorney Tolbert left the public defender’s office and founded Tolbert Law. He has had considerable success in the courtroom as both a criminal and civil litigator. At one point in his career as a criminal defense attorney, Attorney Tolbert won six (6) consecutive not-guilty verdicts—which is not an easy task. He has defended clients in several homicide and other high-profile cases with extraordinary results. As a civil litigator, Attorney Tolbert has secured multiple six figure judgments for his clients after jury trial and by way of settlement.

Attorney Tolbert has also won multiple awards for his advocacy, most recently being named as a Texas Super Lawyer. He also teaches litigation and legal practice to younger lawyers and paralegals and serves as a guest lecturer at Huston Tillotson-University, alma mater.

Attorney Tolbert is a member of the Texas Bar College, an honorary society of qualified lawyers who maintain the highest ethical standards. He is also a graduate of Leadership Fort Worth, a board member of the Fort Worth African American Bar Association and proud and active member of the National Bar Association. Attorney Tolbert enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons and his daughter, giving back to the community through various endeavors, and volunteering through his local church One Community.