Mr. Schneider earned his Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1995. He practiced law in Atlanta for 10 years specializing in state and federal criminal defense. While in Atlanta, Mr. Schneider worked with nationally known criminal defense attorney Drew Findling at the Findling Law Firm defending clients on numerous charges ranging from minor offenses to multi-million dollar federal conspiracy cases. During his time at the firm he represented numerous high-profile clients, including celebrities, high ranking political officials, and professional athletes.
After relocating to coastal Georgia, Mr. Schneider joined the Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office where he served as the lead trial attorney for both Bryan and McIntosh counties. He was a featured educator and speaker for prosecutors throughout the state of Georgia. Mr. Schneider was an esteemed faculty member in the Litigation for Prosecutors program and is the author of the study, “Looking Down from the Benches and Up from the Trenches,” a study in judicial and law enforcement perspectives on prosecutors which he presented to over 700 prosecutors from across the state of Georgia.
Mr. Schneider left the District Attorney’s Office to open The Schneider Law Firm realizing his passion for helping people and their families. Since then, Mr. Schneider has represented numerous clients in State and Federal Courts and was appointed Hinesville City Solicitor. Mr. Schneider is active in a number of professional organizations including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, he is the Vice President of the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is an active member with both the Atlantic Judicial Circuit and the Savannah Bar Associations.
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302 E Bay St, Savannah, GA, 31401
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Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney
STAY AWAY
JFC this guy might just be as shitty a human as he is a lawyer. I paid him thousands of dollars to get less than what I could’ve gotten for free. If you want a goatee in a suit, he’s your guy. You want legal help, anyone else is better. LITERALLY.
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
He’s a fighter!
Cris and his firm are the best. Cris treats you like family and not like a client. Cris is alway beside his phone and return your calls promptly. My son was facing some charges that carries a high sentence, Cris was prepared to fight with facts and evidence! We are truly grateful for him and will al...
Posted by Samuel | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable Attorney
Very knowledgeable attorney. I was pleased with the way the Schneider Law Firm handled my case. The staff was very professional and responsive. I highly recommend this firm .... Quality throughout the entire process.
Posted by David | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Horrible experience. Liar
Do not hire this lawyer. I hired Chris in 2015 and my experience was horrible. He did not help me properly build a defense. He pressured me to take a bad deal. He made promises he had no intention of keeping. His paralegal Carli Morehouse will put you off while insuring you she’s working in your bes...
Posted by Rebecca | October 16, 2020
WAY TO GO!!!
Truly appreciate the personal attention you gave me and my case. I would not hesitate to recommend you and your firm to anyone in need of your services. Can't thank you enough!
"Cris is a intelligent attorney who has a great work ethic and is not afraid to fight for you rights. As a former prosecutor, he has the seen both sides of the aisle, and can use his formulative experiences to craft the best defense for your particular situation. I would not hesitate to recommend him for your Georgia criminal case."
"I strongly recommend Mr. Schneider. His experience as a defense attorney and a prosecutor are invaluable to his clients. the ability to see all sides of a criminal matter are crucial to a successful defense."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Cris is amazing, you simply can't go wrong with him as your attorney."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I have seen him work in the courtroom and he does an outstanding job in repersenting his clients. He is not only very professional but very prepared as well."
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2015
10 Best, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2014
Nationally Ranked Superior DUI Attorney, NAFDD
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
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10.0 Superb - Top Attorney Criminal Defense, Avvo
2009 - Present
Owner, The Schneider Law Firm
2012 - 2013
Solicitor, City of Hinesville, Georgia
2003 - 2009
Assistant District Attorney, Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney's Office
1998 - 2003
Attorney, The Findling Law Firm
2013 - Present
Savannah Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersVice President
2003 - Present
Atlantic Circuit Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1996 - Present
Georgia State Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Speaker and author of the study, “Looking Down from the Benches and Up from the Trenches,” a study in judicial and law enforcement perspectives on prosecutors
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