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Updated: May 6th, 2023 | Atlanta | Lawyer List C | Christopher Chapman | Criminal Defense, DUIDWI,
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Address: 100 Hartsfield Center Parkway, Suite 500, atlanta, GA, 30354
Law Firm: Christopher Chapman
Phone: 770-515-9584
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Website: http://www.chapmanDUIlaw.com
Title | Attorney |
First Year of Call | |
Areas of Practice | DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense |
Description | Mr. Chapman is a native of Jonesboro, Georgia. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from The Citadel, with honors, and he received his Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School. In addition, he has obtained certifications from both the University of Georgia and Emory University. For over nineteen years, Christopher Chapman has served the judicial system in numerous capacities. He has represented clients in serious criminal cases at state and federal court, including felony murder cases and death penalty defense. He has also represented clients in complicated civil and domestic relations matters at all levels of court. He has been lead trial counsel for more than 100 jury trials in the following counties: Athens-Clarke, Bibb, Butts, Chatham, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Floyd, Fulton, Henry, Houston, Jasper, Monroe, Lamar, Paulding, Richmond, Rockdale, Walton, and Upson.In addition, he has authored appeals for the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Chapman is currently admitted to practice law in Georgia, Kentucky and the District of Columbia and is licensed at all levels of State and Federal Court, including the United States Supreme Court.Since 2008, Chris Chapman has mentored numerous new attorneys into the practice of law as an Attorney Mentor, appointed by the Georgia Supreme Court. His recent honors include being chosen as one of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 in 2016, and he was recognized as one of the 10 BEST by American Institute of DUI Attorneys in 2015. Mr. Chapman also has the experience of being a former prosecutor, a Magistrate Court Judge for Henry County, and a Municipal Court Judge for multiple jurisdictions. He has served as a Municipal Court Judge for more than 15 years and is currently Associate Judge for the City of Riverdale. In addition to those duties, he has served 2 terms as 6th District Representative for the Council of Municipal Court Judges and 1 term as the Training Council for the Council of Municipal Court Judges. Prior to his admission to the bar, Mr. Chapman spent six years in law enforcement and his assignments included the DUI Task Force/ Heat Unit, Serious Accident Investigation Unit and Special Response Team. During that time, Mr. Chapman obtained a Georgia Advanced Law Enforcement Certification, Instructor Certification, Field Training Officer, and Accident Investigation Certification. He has also received additional professional certifications including Georgia Teaching Certification, National Profession Firefighter Qualification, and Georgia Real Estate Sales License. Chris Chapman has also shared his knowledge through a variety of Legal Speaking Appearances including: Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys in the winter of 2015, Henry County Bar Association Seminar in 2005, the Public Safety Training Institute, and Clayton Regional Police Academy. |
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