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Chris Gowen

Chris Gowen

9.7

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Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • The Gowen Group
    1325 G Street NW
    Ste 500
    Washington, DC 20005
    Office: 301-541-3212
    Fax: 202-449-7701
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Since graduating law school, Christopher Gowen's career has focused on providing a voice in our criminal justice system for those who are rarely heard. He... more

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Peer Endorsements

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6 endorsements


Joseph Anthony Scrofano

Chris is an experienced, first class litigator. I have witnessed him in court a number of times. He fights for his clients with zeal and gets... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joseph Scrofano , Washington (DC), 12 days ago
Arinderjit Dhali

Having known Chris for a number of years now, he is an excellent advocate for his clients and also a very humble and genuine human being. He is a joy... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Arinderjit Dhali , Washington (DC), 2 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Chris Gowen was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 2010 01/04/2012
Florida Member in Good Standing 2005 04/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Adjunct Professor at American University, Washington College Of Law 2011–present
Partner at Gowen Group Law Offices 2010–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Miami School of Law Law 2005
Villanova University Business BS - Bachelor of Science 2000

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Outstanding Teaching in Adjunct Apointment American University 2013
Adjunct Professor of the Year American University Washington College of Law 2012

Portfolio

Contribution

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Publications

Article Publication Date
Education, Employmnet and Eviction Duke Law Journal 2011
The Legal Community's Collaborative Effort to Address Collateral Consequences for Youth," Human Rights Journal (ABA) 2011

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Exploring and Examining Innovative Reentry Strategies for the 21st Century Pennsylvania Reentry Summit 2011
The Effects of Padilla, Beyond Immigration Padilla and the Future of the Defense Function 2011
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