Christian Dashaun Menefee is an American attorney and politician who currently serves as County Attorney for Harris County, Texas. Elected in 2020, Menefee is the youngest person and first African-American to serve as chief civil lawyer for the largest county in Texas.

As the Harris County Attorney, Christian D. Menefee is the chief civil lawyer for the largest county in Texas. He manages an office of 250+ attorneys and staff who represent the county, its 60 elected officials, and its 18,000+ employees in all civil matters and lawsuits.

Christian is the youngest person and first African American to be elected Harris County Attorney—the chief civil lawyer for the largest county in Texas. He manages an office of 300+ attorneys and staff and represents a constituency of nearly 5 million Harris County residents.

Christian Menefee fights for Harris County, holding corporations accountable, protecting voting rights, and ensuring clean air and water for all communities.

6 days ago · Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee Takes Legal Action Against Wastewater Facility for Water Quality Violations

May 26, 2021 · Christian Menefee is the youngest person to ever be elected as Harris County Attorney, and the first African American to hold the position.

Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee wants to go on the offense against President Donald Trump's executive orders, which he argues would have lasting effects on Harris County. Harris County ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Leading a team of 300 attorneys and staff, Menefee represents Harris County in all civil matters, from lawsuits to contracts. Since taking office, he has become a trailblazer, not only as the...

Christian D. Menefee serves as the elected, top civil lawyer for Texas’ largest county. The Harris County Attorney’s Office represents the county in all civil matters including lawsuits. Menefee leads an office of 250 attorneys and staff members.