Christopher L. Tritico is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney whose practice has been devoted to criminal law throughout his career. He represents clients in both state and federal courts in matters ranging from complex environmental prosecutions to capital murder cases, bringing a depth of trial experience and strategic judgment to some of the most serious and high-stakes legal matters.
Mr. Tritico has represented a number of high-profile clients, including notable professional athletes such as Moses Malone, former Houston Rocket; Gary Sheffield, All-Star third baseman for the Florida Marlins; and Julio Lugo, former Houston Astro. He was also one of the trial attorneys representing Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City bombing case.
A native of Houston, Texas, Mr. Tritico earned his bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University and his Juris Doctor from South Texas College of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association—where he served as President—and the Houston Bar Association.
Mr. Tritico has been widely recognized for his professional excellence by leading legal publications and organizations. His distinctions include recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer by Texas Monthly, selection as one of the Top Lawyers for the People by H Texas Magazine, inclusion among Texas’s top-rated lawyers, recognition by The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and designation as one of America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Tritico is a well-known media commentator. He has appeared on numerous national and international television programs, including Good Morning America, World News Tonight, Dateline NBC, Meet the Press, 20/20, CNN, Fox News Channel, and Court TV. Mr. Tritico currently hosts Fox26Law on Fox 26 KRIV and serves as a legal analyst for Fox 26. In 2018 The Oxygen Channel premiered “In Defense Of”. Mr. Tritico was an Assistant Producer of the series and featured in the premier episode.