Christopher M. Jeansonne

Chris Jeansonne is an accomplished criminal defense attorney and senior leader at Dunham & Jones, where he plays a pivotal role in both legal representation and attorney development. He graduated with honors from The University of Texas at Austin with a B.A. in Economics and earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law. During law school, he served as Articles Editor for the Texas Tech Law Review and worked as an Appellate Law Clerk for the Lubbock County District Attorney’s Office, gaining valuable experience in criminal appeals and constitutional law. Mr. Jeansonne authored a legal article during his second year of law school analyzing the constitutionality of Deferred Adjudication and Deferred Prosecution programs for DWI charges in Texas—an early indication of his dedication to protecting the rights of individuals accused of crimes. He is licensed to practice in all four federal judicial districts in Texas: Western, Northern, Southern, and Eastern. His practice is exclusively devoted to criminal defense, representing clients in a wide range of state and federal cases, including DWI, drug offenses, theft, white-collar crimes, and complex felony indictments. In addition to his trial work, Mr. Jeansonne leads the firm’s internal training and development programs. He is actively involved in attorney recruitment, onboarding, and procedural training—ensuring that new lawyers meet the high standards of Dunham & Jones and are fully prepared to provide effective representation from day one. With his blend of courtroom experience, appellate insight, and organizational leadership, Mr. Jeansonne is a key contributor to both the legal success of his clients and the continued growth of the firm.