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ProCharles Christopher Flinn
also known as C. Christopher Flinn, Chris Flinn
Avvo Rating 10
- Decatur, GA
- Licensed
About Charles
Chris Flinn has nearly 20 years of experience as a criminal trial attorney.
Mr. Flinn began his career prosecuting DUI's and other misdemeanor cases in the DeKalb County Solicitor General's office. He then moved on to prosecuting serious violent felonies, such as, murder, armed robbery, rape, child molestation, and sexual assault cases in the Rockdale County District Attorney's Office and the DeKalb County District Attorney's office.
In 2001, Mr. Flinn began representing individuals ch
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 65%
Defense and appeal of all criminal cases from DUI's and midemeanors through serious felony charges such as murder, rape, armed robbery and child molestation.
23 years
- DUI and DWI: 35%
23 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | Active Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 06/03/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
| Federal Bar Association Award for Constitutional Law | Federal Bar Association | 1994 |
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| Attorney | C. Christopher Flinn, P.C. | 2014 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Partner | Carnesale, Delan, Flinn & Michael, L.L.C. | 2001 - 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assistant District Attorney | Dekalb County District Attorney | 1998 - 2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assistant District Attorney | Rockdale County District Attorney's Office | 1997 - 1998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assistant Solicitor General | Dekalb County Solicitor General's Office | 1994 - 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legal Intern | Rockdale County District Attorney's Office | 1993 - 1993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
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| State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section | N/A | 1994 - Present |
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| State v. Thomas | Not Guilty -- Jury Trial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. Black -- Douglas County | Not Guilty -- Jury Trial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. Brooks -- Clayton County | Not Guilty - Jury Trial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Avvo.com | The Role of the Prosecutor | 2013 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| University of Georgia | N/A | AB | 1991 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Layman's Lawyer (TV series) | New Laws Relating to Teen Drivers | 2000 |
| Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia | DUI Case Law Update | 1998 |
Reviews
(8) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(32)
David Carlson, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Carlton, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris Flinn is an excellent and tireless attorney.
Cost
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Payment Methods
Cash, Credit card
Contact
160 Clairemont Ave., Suite 425
Fidelity Building
Decatur, GA, 30030
Office (404) 373-7071
Mobile (404) 217-6978
Website