Christopher Warren Conowal

Christopher Warren Conowal

4.8
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 18 years

Child custody Lawyer at Gainesville, GA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

200 West Academy Street, Suite 208, Gainesville, GA

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Licensed in Georgia for 18 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2007

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Conowal Welch, LLP

200 West Academy Street, Suite 208, Gainesville, GA, 30501

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Christopher Warren Conowal's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by T. | March 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Incredibly intelligent, focused, and personable

Chris represented me in a such a superb fashion that I can only attempt to briefly describe the experience. First of all, he is brilliant--no one should try to outsmart him. Secondly, Chis is very caring and personable--it was always a pleasant experience to discuss anything about my case including... the personal side. Thirdly, and maybe most important, is that he wins and he doesn't waste a lot of time doing so. A critical part of his team is his assistant, Diane. She was always there at any time for any thing, including one specific occasion that she went way, way beyond the call of duty to avoid a potential bump in the road. Chris is a star. You want him on your side.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer that gets Results!!

Chris is a lawyer who doesn't pull any punches. He will tell you worst case scenarios about what you could be facing in your case. That may be scary but it’s so much better than being blindsided in the courtroom. I had a traumatic experience where my kindness of giving a stranger a ride home lead to ...me being sexually assaulted. I was lucky enough to get the man out of my car but as I frantically drove off and tried to turn around on a skinny road in the middle of the night, I found myself stuck in a ditch. Real fear started to set in after calling my sixth tow truck with no luck. At that point I became extremely upset and literally begged the next tow truck driver to help me by explaining that I had just been assaulted. As I waited for the tow truck driver to arrive, I was met by two police officers. The tow truck driver called the police thinking he was helping me. Long story short the man was charged with sexual assault, and I was charged with DUI after admitting to having a couple of drinks that evening. On the advice of Chris, I completed the risk reduction class, drug and alcohol evaluation and 40 hours of community service before going to court. I was also prepared to pay all fines the day of court. Chris was able to use that to help eliminate my DUI charge, negotiate a lesser charge that isn't on my permanent record, he kept my license from being suspended and kept me off probation. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome following one of the biggest mistakes of my life. I learned two very valuable and hard lessons that night. I truly couldn't be any more grateful to Chris for helping me weather this storm. It was a great feeling knowing that I was in good hands with a lawyer who truly cared about me and the outcome of my case.

Posted by Julie | December 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Beyond thankful for Chris, Diane and Karina

Words cannot describe how thankful I am for Chris, Diane and Karina. Unfortunately, my reasoning for reaching out to Chris was to guide me in the process of filing for a divorce after almost 13 years of marriage. Filing for divorce was the toughest decision I have ever had to make. My husband at the ...time and I have 3 minor children together, which as you can imagine, makes filing for a divorce even more difficult. Thanks to Chris, Diane and Karina’s hard work, we were able to reach the best possible custody arrangement for our family. Chris always, and I mean always, had my family’s best interest at heart. I trusted Chris fully and I am so thankful I did. Chris is honest, has always communicated well with me, always prompt in his responses to my (very lengthy) messages, never has rushed me in anyway, always has taken the time to ensure I understood the “legal” part in this process. And again, I do not feel I can stress this enough, Chris, Diane and Karina were always there for me and my kids, always! There was a few times, during this process, I've called the office in tears, Diane has been the best support I could have ever imagined having. I love her for her caring heart, she truly, truly cares! This office communicates well with each other, anytime I have spoken to Diane, Chris always followed up with me. I truly cannot thank Chris, Diane and Karina enough for their assistance, time, and hard work. I will be forever grateful and thankful for Chris, Diane and Karina and would highly recommend them if you are looking for a divorce attorney.

Posted by Thomas | December 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

The attorney you want in your corner! Trust me.

Chris Conowal was the only reason that I will get to see my kids this Christmas. My wife an I had an argument, she sought assistance from a women's advocacy group who convinced her to trump up a TPO even though no act of family violence occurred. This stripped away my rights unilaterally. I was unabl...e to see my kids, have use of the marital home, they took my guns, and I could not come within 500 yards of her or the home. It made my life miserable for a month. Chris listened to me. He listened to my goals and my desire to save my marriage, in spite of the TPO. He walked the fine line between defending me in court, and not ruining my marriage with a nasty court case. It was impressive to watch. He and his staff were professional and very well prepared. They were like watching a team that had worked together forever. Chris was precise in his craft, and excelled in his lines of questioning and how he positioned his arguments. I could not be more happy with the service that Chris Conowal provided. I would definitely recommend.

Posted by Stephen M | January 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Chris and Diane genuinely care

Was in need of a good divorce attorney. When researching I was finding a lot of attorneys with reviews in which their clients complained that they were not happy mainly do to a lack of communication and they felt as though the attorney wasn’t doing his job of keeping them informed. With that I decide...d to consult with a couple of attorneys. When I first called to set up an appointment for consultation I spoke with his assistant Diane. Diane was very helpful and knowledgeable and in talking with her she just makes you feel like someone cares. I met whith Chris first and knew immediately this was the guy for me. He seemed to have a genuine interest in wanting to help. Once hired they set me up on My Case which is a cloud file system. Talk about keeping you in the loop on your case. My Case is awesome. It keeps you informed on every move, every document and every calander event that pertains to your case as well as vacation and holiday schedules of Chris and Diane It also has messaging and never once did any of my messages go unanswered. If I ever called with a question you could always count on your call being answered by Diane if she didn’t have the answer she would get it. Excellent in communication and at the end of the day that’s really one of the most important needs. Chris did a fantastic job of negotiating what I consider to be a very fair deal and stuck to his guns when needed. Needless to say Chris Diane and My Case made what was a very stressful time in my life as stress free as possible. I would highly recommend Chris if you’re looking for an excellent divorce attorney and one that never leaves you in the dark.

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Christopher Warren Conowal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Russell Taylor

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Chris is an absolute pleasure to work with. He has a calm demeanor and doesn't get personal. He is a worthy collogue."

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Nathanael Horsley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a true gentleman and a fine attorney. Having handled cases against Chris I can say that he has an extensive knowledge of the law and is a powerful advocate for his clients."

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Melissa Barber

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Chris for several years. He is one of the most compassionate and caring people I have ever met and these traits truly shine through in his representation of his clients. I have worked with Chris as opposing counsel on several different domestic relations actions and I have also worked with him as a mediator. He is extremely talented in the art of negotiation and I am happy to endorse Chris' work. I look forward to continuing to work with and referring cases to him in the future."

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Joshua Welch

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Chris for many years. I attended undergraduate school and law school with Chris and now have the honor of being his partner at Conowal - Welch, LLP. Chris works tirelessly for his clients. Chris is a seasoned litigator that is at home in the courtroom. He is also an amazing mediator with a proven track record. If you need someone to help you with your criminal defense, I would, without hesitation, recommend Chris."

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Howard Weintraub

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse Chris Conowal. Chris was my law clerk for over two years while he was attending law school. At that time, I observed his sharpened skills as a researcher and writer. Chris assisted me in the preparation of several of my federal prosecutions. Chris was tenacious in his endless desire to work so as to obtain the best results for our clients. Now that Chris has his own law practice, I associate him in cases where his assistance as co-counsel is warranted. Chris is a fantastic litigator and I highly recommend him to anyone in need of an excellent trial attorney. You cannot go wrong hiring Chris Conowal as your attorney."

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Joshua Welch

Family lawyer

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Howard Weintraub

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2007

Professional Responsibility, Dean

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Partner, Conowal Welch, LLP

Education

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John Marshall (Atlanta)

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