About Timothy
Since 1989, I have been licensed by the State Bar of Michigan and have earned a Master Lawyer distinction. In my decades of general practice, I have served thousands of clients.
Among the first-50 attorneys in Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate program offered by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor, MI, I have completed over a thousand divorces from start to finish. Also, I present lectures and seminars to other lawyers and legal professionals on a regular basis. Most recently, I served as the Chair of the Oakland County Bar Association's Family Court Committee.
In addition to family law, I have a robust criminal law practice, representing clients in jury trials and appeals across Michigan. Approved for felony assignments by the Oakland County Circuit Court, and as a former roster attorney for the Michigan Appellate Assigned Counsel System, I know my way around the criminal justice system.
Three Michigan Attorneys General [Cox, Schuette and Nessel] have appointed me to serve as a Special Assistant Attorney General prosecuting delinquent child support payors. I also serve Oakland County as a Public Administrator. These appointments have provided extensive family law, probate and elder law experience as a professional fiduciary in thousands of cases.
My appellate docket has placed me before the Michigan Supreme Court, Mich Court of Appeals, and the U S Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. Serving 2-years as a pre-hearing attorney for the Mich Court of Appeals was my 1st job out of law school, followed by another 5-years in the appellate section of Plunkett & Cooney, one of Michigan’s largest private law firms.
For 8-years in the middle of my career, I was an Asst Professor and Director of Legal Studies at the Univ of Detroit Mercy. The UDM Law Review published my article on civil rights claims in the law enforcement seizure context. As a professor of legal studies, I trained paralegals in all aspects of assisting attorneys in private practice, publishing a comprehensive article on this subject in the Mich Bar Journal.
Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law (1988)
Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI, (1984).
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 40%
In my career, I have handled over 1000 divorces from start to finish. I treat all those involved in your divorce with respect. When necessary, I have the tools to bring your matter directly before the court to obtain the results you need.
31 years, 1,000 cases
- Criminal defense: 30%
I take matters to trial across Michigan to defend my client's constitutional rights. Also, I maintain a robust criminal appellate practice.
31 years, 1,000 cases
- Family: 20%
I have experience in handling all matters within the family law realm, not just divorce. Child support, custody, changes of domicile hearings are all within my range of competence.
31 years, 400 cases
- Elder law: 10%
As a professional fiduciary, I have experience in matters of guardianships, conservatorships, trusts and estate planning. Along with these issues, I have developed a deep knowledge of SSA benefits, medicaid and medicare.
31 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
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Contact
Clarkston Legal
6637 Highland Rd.
Waterford Township, MI, 48327
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | Active And In Good Standing | 1989 | 10/31/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Committee of the Year | Oakland County Bar Association | 2019 |
| Citizen of the Week | WWJ News Radio 95 | 1998 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner & Founder | Clarkston Legal | 2009 - Present |
| Partner | Karlstrom Cooney, LLP | 2004 - 2019 |
| Assistant Professor | University of Detroit Mercy | 1995 - 2001 |
| Associate Attorney | Plunkett & Cooney, LLP | 1990 - 1995 |
| Prehearing Attorney | Michigan Court of Appeals | 1989 - 1990 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Michigan | Master Lawyer | 2016 - Present |
| Supreme Court of the United States | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Michigan Guardianship Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
| State Bar of Michigan | Member | 1989 - Present |
| Oakland County Bar Association | Chairman - Family Court Committee | 2018 - 2019 |
| Oakland County Bar Association | Chairman - Criminal Law Committee | 2013 - 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - 2014 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Laches (OCBA) | Discoverability and Admissibility of Social Media Evidence | 2019 |
| Laches (OCBA) | House Bill 4691 | 2017 |
| Laches (OCBA) | Cyber Crimes | 2014 |
| Michigan Bar Journal | Should More Be Done to Credential Paralegals? | 2001 |
| University of Detroit Mercy Law Review | "Suicide by Police" | 2000 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
| University of Michigan | Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| Brother Rice High School | High School Diploma | 1980 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Hanging Out Your Shingle" | Presentation to young lawyers with tips and techniques designed to help build a law practice. | 2017 |
| Lawyernomics 2016 | Branding a law firm in the digital marketing era. | 2016 |
| On-Demand Seminar | Legal Blog Writing | 2015 |
| Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series | Cyber Crimes | 2013 |
| When a Simple Status Update Can Backfire: The Growing Effects of Social Media in Family Law Issues | Social Media and Privacy Law | 2012 |
| Midland County Bar Association Presentation | Marketing Legal Services Via Social Media | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series | Defending Child Support Felony Cases | 2012 |
| Avvocating 2012 | Legal Marketing in the Era of Social Media | 2012 |
| 10th Annual Family Law Institute | Emerging Issues in Social Media | 2011 |
| Effective Law Firm Strategies to Improve Your Bottom Line | Law Firm Marketing and Social Media | 2010 |
| Criminal Defense - "Brown Bag Lunch" | Defending Felony Child Support Cases | 2010 |
| Attorney Seminar on Starting a Law Practice | Law Firm Practice & Marketing | 2010 |
| 2010 "Solo & Small Firm Institute" | Social Media Marketing for Lawyers | 2010 |
| Solo & Small Firm Institute | Law Firm Marketing | 2009 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Oral Argument at the Michigan Supreme Court | Trial court decision affirmed. |
| Federal Civil Rights Appeal | The summary judgment was affirmed on appeal. |
| Simple Assault Case Dismissed | Judge dismissed the case against my client. |
| CSC 3rd Charge reduced to misdemeanor [no jail] | Plea agreement to misdemeanor with no jail term. |
| Assault Conviction Reversed on Appeal | Conviction Reversed on Appeal |
| Capital Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor | Plea Reduction Offered |
|---|---|
| Not Guilty Jury Verdict - October 2010 | Jury Acquittal |
| United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals | 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Affirmed Conviction |
| Not Guilty Bench Trial - January 2010 | Client charged w/ crack possn acquitted by judge |
| Not Guilty Jury Verdict - Nov 2009 | Client charged w/ assault but acquitted by jury. |
| Not Guilty Jury Verdict - July 2008 | Jury Acquittal on Child Abuse Charge |
| Not Guilty Jury Verdict - June 2007 | Jury Acquittal on Domestic Violence Charge |
| Michigan Supreme Court Felony Murder Case | 4-3 decision by Mich Supreme Court |
| Expert Witness in Macomb Probate Trust Litigation | Pending Litigation |
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Attorney endorsements
(30)Joseph Lavigne, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tim is an excellent attorney. He is bright, hard working, well prepared and does a great job for his clients. He is the kind of attorney you want to have by your side when the chips are down.
Steven Reina, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am happy to endorse Tim Flynn. Whatever your legal problem Tim is more than capable of helping you with it. He's a hard worker who not only knows how to fight but when not to fight as well. For clients there's also an extra added bonus with Tim in terms of his excellent ability to explain things and in so doing make the entire process less scarey. Like I said, I'm proud to endorse Tim Flynn because he's a great lawyer!
Dion Roddy, Adoption Attorney on Sep 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
A great family law attorney. He knows the law and he works hard for his clients.
Barbara Dawes, Family Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Attorney Flynn and I had a very difficult divorce matter involving spousal support and custody. At all times, Attorney Flynn was professional towards the court, my client, and myself. Attorney Flynn is very knowledgeable in the area of family law. He was always well prepared whenever we had a court hearing.
Christopher Leroi, Mediation Attorney on Aug 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Flynn constantly provides excellent legal advice that not only benefit the asker of the question, but also fellow attorneys. Even though I have been an attorney for 23 years and even a judge and magistrate, I learn new aspects about the law from him every day.
Andrew Hubbs, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tim is a very talented and hardworking attorney. He is well respected, and many attorneys turn to him for advice. Anyone retaining Tim will be very well represented.
Eric Larsen, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 3, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Tim is an extremely intelligent and forward thinking attorney. He is very well respected throughout the entire State of Michigan and I would highly recommend that anyone in need of criminal or family law representation contact him.
Michael Kuldiner, Child custody Attorney on Jun 24, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer as a valuable member of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney.
Scott Grossman, Car accident Attorney on May 23, 2012
Relationship: Other
I had the privilege of attending a legal conference where Tim was one of the featured speakers. I also spoke at length with him about various aspects of Michigan Family and Criminal areas of practice. It is obvious that Tim has a unique combination of a tremendous amount of legal knowledge and a personality that makes it easy to converse with him. Tim embodies what the best trial attorneys nationwide aspire to become after many years of honing their craft. I would refer colleagues, friends and family to Timothy Flynn. He is what we in New Jersey refer to as "a lawyer's lawyer".
Bradley Fisher, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 9, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community.
Patrick Donovan, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Ostrowski, Litigation Attorney on Feb 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this Attorney Flynn as a valuable member our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile.
James Lynch, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Edward Sternisha, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jan 9, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney Flynn. Mr. Flynn, with over 20 years of legal experience behind him gives sound answers to the questions presented to him on Avvo. I gladly endorse this fellow colleague.
Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 8, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Flynn is one of the finest attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. If I needed an attorney in MI he is the first and only attorney I would choose and whom I would refer my clients to. I highly endorse his legal services.
John Kaman, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Timothy Flynn is a zealous and intelligent advocate who works tirelessly for his clients. I would not hesitate to send a client to him who had a problem in Michigan. I endorse this lawyer.
Lori Williams, Family Attorney on Sep 22, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Tim on a divorce case as co-counsel once, and have referred him many divorce/famlly law and a few criminal matters over the years. He always rises to the occasion when I present him with a challenging set of circumstances and finds a way to serve the client well.
B. Rifkin, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 17, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Tim is an outstanding attorney with the highest ethical standards. He is a real problem-solver who understands that a divorcing couple needs to resolve issues as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Daniel Hilf, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 8, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Tim is well liked by his clients, because he always makes the extra effort to achieve the best result possible given the facts of the case.
Randall Lewis, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 31, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Working on a matter with him I had the opportunity to get to know him. He cares about his work and clients. He achieves results.
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