Christian Drake

Christian Noble Drake

4016 Gateway Drive Suite 130
Colleyville, Texas 76034

BAR ADMISSION

State Bar of Texas                                                                                                         2012

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas                                                         2019

EDUCATION

Baylor Law School                                                                                     Waco, TX

Juris Doctor                                                                                                                    2012

  • Specialization in Civil Litigation

Franklin College Switzerland                                                  Lugano, Switzerland

Bachelor of Arts in History and Literature                                                                   2009

  • Graduated Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

Ghrist Law Firm PLLC                                                                          Colleyville, TX

Attorney                                                                                                             2018-Present

  • Drafted and filed various petitions, motions, and civil appellate briefs
  • Handled various civil hearings and trials
  • Negotiated settlements and case resolutions

District Attorney’s Office of Collin County                                    McKinney, TX

Intern, Special Prosecutor, Misdemeanor Prosecutor                                        2012-2016

  • Took lead on misdemeanor jury trials
  • Prepared cases for trial, analyzed and recommended plea offers on new cases
  • Made plea deals, set cases for trial, and handled docket in all County Courts
  • Completed six criminal appellate briefs on misdemeanor and felony cases
  • Handled hearings and trials in Justice of the Peace Courts

 Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division

Judicial Intern for Federal Magistrate Judge Amos Mazzant              Sherman, TX

  • Researched and analyzed cases and motions for Judge Mazzant       Summer 2011
  • Drafted judicial opinions on various cases
  • Observed courtroom proceedings and meetings