John T. Floyd Law Firm Consolidates Criminal Defense Practice, Adding Christopher Choate and Mia Floyd in Houston
HOUSTON, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston-based criminal defense attorney John T. Floyd is implementing a strategic restructuring to his widely-recognized law firm by incorporating Christopher Choate and Mia Floyd to the legal team representing clients under investigation or charged with criminal offenses across Texas and Federal Courts.
Christopher M. Choate is a trial Lawyer with twenty years of legal experience over a wide variety of complex criminal and civil cases. Prior to joining John T. Floyd Law Firm, he served as the Operations Editor of the Indiana Journal of Global Legal Studies and Vice-President of the International Law Society. His area of focus includes federal criminal law, Texas criminal law, international extradition, international law, fair debt collection practices act, trademark and copyright registration.
A proud member of the State Bar of Texas, the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, and the Houston Trial Lawyers Association, Chris Choate has been published in the Executive Legal Adviser and interviewed by news outlets across North America for his experience.
"After more than two decades of working with the John T. Floyd team as my right-hand man and lead litigation and research attorney, Chris Choate's unique experience with a comprehensive range of criminal, civil, and transactional legal disciplines enables him to find inventive and strategic solutions to his clients' concerns. Chris is a fierce and relentless legal advocate, investing extensive time, energy, and research into every case, stopping only when he finds a solution," John said.
Mia Floyd is an associate attorney focusing on financial regulation and government investigations. She earned her B.A. in Government with honors from The University of Texas at Austin and her J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, where she was awarded a highly competitive merit scholarship.
Prior to joining the JTF law firm, Mia practiced at a private law firm and served in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's prestigious Chair Attorney Honors Program, gaining experience in financial regulation, enforcement actions, and complex investigations.
"Mia brings an exceptional depth of knowledge in financial regulation and federal oversight that is critical in today's complex white-collar defense landscape," said John T. Floyd. "Her regulatory background at the SEC and disciplined approach to high-stakes government investigations make her a formidable asset to our clients facing sophisticated state and federal charges. Together, this consolidated team reflects our unwavering dedication to delivering premier, aggressive defense strategy."
About John T. Floyd Law Firm: Led by widely-recognized, board-certified John T. Floyd, the legal team represents clients under investigation or charged with white-collar criminal offenses under the belief that everyone has the right to a fair trial and excellent representation, regardless of the circumstances or public opinion.
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