Chris Fleming is a partner with Jabin & Fleming, LLC, in East Brunswick, New Jersey. An experienced litigator, Chris specializes in plaintiff's personal injury cases and criminal defense. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney.
Chris got his start litigating while in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps. As a Navy JAG, Chris's first tour was in the Trial Service Office, Pacific Detachment, Yokosuka, Japan, where he served as a military prosecutor. He next served as the Assistant Command Judge Advocate on board the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), home-ported to Yokosuka, Japan, and deployed throughout the western Pacific and Arabian Sea.
After leaving active duty, Chris began his civilian career with Jabin & Fleming. He quickly built a practice centered on individuals in need of representation, whether due to suffering an injury or being accused of a criminal offense. Upon joining the Navy Reserves, Chris was assigned to the International and Operational Law Unit as an international law attorney. Called back to active duty in 2008, Chris served as the legal advisor to the Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Forward Headquarters, Kuwait. After re-joining his civilian practice, Chris once again started fighting for the rights of his clients.
Chris currently serves as the Commanding Officer of the Navy Reserve Naval Justice School. He was previously assigned to the Naval War College's Stockton Center for the Study of International Law as the Executive Officer and an Instructor specializing in the international law of cyber operations. He is also an adjunct instructor for the Defense Institute of International Studies, and has taught courses on the law of armed conflict and trial advocacy throughout the world.
Practice areas
25 years
Certified as a Criminal Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. Former prosecutor for the U.S. Navy.
25 years
automobile accidents, slips and falls, burns.
25 years
25 years
25 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 1997 | 02/24/2022 |
NJ | Active | 1996 | 03/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Gilbert Cup (Best unit) | Navy Reserve Law Program | 2016 |
Hugh Howell (Best Unit) | Deputy Judge Advocate General | 2016 |
Hugh Howell Award (Senior Officer) | Deputy Judge Advocate General | 2014 |
Joint Professional Military Education | Naval War College | 2009 |
Certified Criminal Trial Attorney | Supreme Court of New Jersey | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Jabin & Fleming | 2001 - Present |
JAG Corps | US Navy Reserve | 2001 - Present |
Prosecutor/Advisor | US Navy Jag Corps | 1996 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Middlesex County Bar Association | Trustee | N/A |
New Jersey Association for Justice | N/A | |
Veterans of Foreign Wars | N/A | |
Youth Enhancing Success | Board of Directors | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Naval War College, International Law Department | Cyber War and International Law Conference Brief | 2012 |
Naval War College, International Law Department | Non-International Armed Conflict in the 21st Century Conference Brief | 2011 |
Tulane Maritime Law Journal | Piracy: New Efforts in Addressing this Enduring Problem | 2011 |
American University International Law Review | Challenges to Maritime Interception Operations in the War on Terror: Bridging the Gap | 2007 |
Naval Law Review | Prisoners of War in the 21st Century: Issues in Modern Warfare | 2004 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Rutgers University School of Law - Newark | Juris Doctor (JD) | 1996 |
Gettysburg College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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International Law of Cyber Operations | Attacks Against Objects in Cyber Space | 2015 |
Maritime Situational Awareness | Legal Aspects of Information Sharing | 2015 |
International Law of Cyber Operations | Command Responsibility in Cyber Space | 2014 |
Legal Aspects of Combating Corruption | Investigation and Prosecution of Public Corruption | 2014 |
International Seminar of Human Rights | U.S. View of Maritime Interception Operations | 2013 |
Military Justice MET | Case Preparation & Trial Strategy | 2013 |
Military Justice: An Executive Summary | Military Investigations | 2012 |
Regional Defense Combating Terrorism Fellowship Program | Defining Modern Terrorism | 2012 |
Maritime Operational Law | Use of Force in Maritime Law Enforcement | 2011 |
Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law | The International Law of Armed Conflict: An Overview | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Zaidi | Reversed, and dismissed |
State v. Annathur | Reversed, and remanded. |
State v. Lapadula | Reversed, and remanded. |
Steele v. Steele | Reversed, and remanded. |
Lourenco v. Gimenez | Reversed, and remanded. |
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Hanan Boulos, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chris is very competent, professional and extremely knowledgeable in the law. Chris fights for his client's rights and is a well respected member of our community. I highly recommend Mr. Chris Fleming.
Ronald Bae, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
He is an excellent lawyer who is not only highly skilled, well prepared and diligent but also street savvy. All clients will be well served by these attributes. Most importantly, he gets things done.
Hanan Boulos, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 9, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chris is very competent, professional and extremely knowledgeable in the law. Chris fights for his client's rights and is a well respected member of our community. I highly recommend Mr. Chris Fleming.
Ronald Bae, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
He is an excellent lawyer who is not only highly skilled, well prepared and diligent but also street savvy. All clients will be well served by these attributes. Most importantly, he gets things done.
Christopher Pollard, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney on Jan 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with this lawyer for years and have noticed he conducts himself with the utmost of professionalism. His knowledge of the law is second to none and the results he gets for his clients speak for themselves. Do not hesitate to contact this lawyer for your next municipal or personal injury matter.
Gary Hoffman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Highly knowledgeable and experienced criminal defense and personal injury attorney.
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