C&J Energy Services, Inc.
3990 Rogerdale Road
Houston, Texas 77042
January 5, 2018
VIA EDGAR
H. Roger Schwall
Assistant Director
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
Mail Stop 3561
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
| Re: | C&J Energy Services, Inc. |
Registration Statement on Form S-3
File No. 333-222281
Dear Mr. Schwall:
On behalf of C&J Energy Services, Inc. (the “Company”), and pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby requests that the effective date of the above referenced Registration Statement on Form S-3 be accelerated to 4:30 p.m., Washington, D.C. time, on January 9, 2018, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Should the Commission have any questions or comments, please call Stephen M. Gill of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. at (713) 758-4458.
| Very truly yours, | ||
| C&J ENERGY SERVICES, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Danielle Hunter | |
| Name: | Danielle Hunter | |
| Title: | Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary | |
Signature Page to Acceleration Request