About Christine Lockhart
Christine Lockhart Poarch has built a practice that spans state and federal courts. She combines courtroom experience with written advocacy. Those who meet her often note a straightforward approach. Her work is precise and methodical.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Saint Thomas in 1994. She completed her legal education at South Texas College of Law, receiving a J.D. in 1999. Those academic years shaped a style that prizes clarity and careful reasoning. She has carried that style into practice ever since.
After law school she moved into litigation and appellate work. Over time she secured admissions beyond state lines. Her credentials include admission to the bars of Texas and Virginia, and she is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. She also holds admissions to the 4th and 11th U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal. That range allows her to follow cases through multiple appellate layers and to respond when matters cross jurisdictions.
Appellate advocacy is a prominent strand of her work. She writes briefs, argues appeals, and handles procedural matters that accompany post-trial litigation. Another strand is public education. Through a separate office she manages the Poarch Law: Public Education Project, which addresses legal issues affecting schools, school boards and related institutions. The project operates alongside her principal practice rather than as an unrelated venture.
Poarch maintains a base of operations at Poarch Law Office and runs the Public Education Project from a nearby office. The two offices serve different client needs but share resources and litigation strategy. She balances courtroom appearances with extended periods of brief writing and case preparation. Clients and colleagues describe a lawyer accustomed to steady litigation rhythms and detailed appellate work.
She is active in matters that require federal appellate filings and in cases that implicate state education law. She has the admissions necessary to bring matters to the U.S. Supreme Court when circumstances require, and she handles appeals in the regional circuits where she is admitted. Her current practice focuses on appellate advocacy and public education matters.
