Practice areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI; view more
Licensed in Virginia since: 2009
Education: George Mason University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 Call today:
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The founder of The Flynn Law Firm in Arlington, Virginia, G. "Rex" Flynn Jr. is an established attorney representing clients in matters of criminal defense. He handles cases involving federal crimes, speeding and traffic tickets, expungement and DUI/DWI, serving clients in the Virginia and Washington metropolitan areas. With nearly two decades of experience in the legal profession, he stays dedicated to providing the strong advocacy his clients need.
Prior to law school, Mr. Flynn completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hampton University. This background allows him to effectively understand his clients in his present practice. In 2008, he earned his Juris Doctor from George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, where he served as an editor for the Journal of Law, Economics and Policy. He was also the Trial Advocacy Intramural Mock Trial semifinalist in 2006. He was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 2009 and is further admitted to practice law in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Mr. Flynn is additionally admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd and 4th Circuits, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. He employs an aggressive approach in every case to ensure that his clients' rights are vigorously defended and their voices are heard in the courtroom.
As a member of the American Bar Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Mr. Flynn actively contributes to the legal community. Previously, he served as the judicial selection chair and the secretary of the Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association. He was also elected as the president of the Arlington County Bar Association. His contributions to the field of criminal defense garnered him several accolades, including the Specialty Bar Leader of the Year in 2023 by the Virginia State Bar.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWIFocus areas
Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Felony, Probation, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 80% Criminal Defense
- 20% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
First Admitted: 2009, Virginia
Professional Webpage: https://flynnpllc.com/rex-flynn/
Bar / Professional Activity
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 2018
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2018
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, 2018
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, 2018
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2018
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, 2018
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, 2018
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, 2018
- Washington
- Virginia State Bar, 2009
- Advisory Board - Council for Legal Educational Opportunities, 2025
- Secretary - Virginia State Bar's Diversity Conference, 2025
- Board of Governors - Virginia State Bar's Diversity Conference, 2024
- Executive Committee - Virginia State Bar, 2024
- President - Old Dominion Bar Association, 2024
- Fellow - Virginia Law Foundation, 2024
- Secretary, Arlington County Bar Association, 2024
- President, Northern Virginia Black Attorneys' Association, 2023
- President Elect, Old Dominion Bar Association, 2022
- President, Arlington County Bar Association, 2022
- 17th Judicial District Representative, Virginia State Bar Council, 2022
- 8th Congressional District Representative, Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2022
- Executive Committee, Council for Local and Specialty Bar Associations for the Virginia State Bar, 2022
- Chair, Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Sub-Committee (4-I), 2022
- General Counsel, National Hampton Alumni Association, 2022
- President, Northern Virginia Black Attorneys' Association, 2021
- Barrister, George Mason University's American Inn of Court, 2021
- Chair, Judicial Selection Committee, Northern Virginia Black Attorneys' Association, 2021
- Chair, Virginia Disciplinary Sub-Committee, Fourth District, Section II, 2021
- Executive Board, Old Dominion Bar Association, 2021
- Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2020
- Vice Chair, Virginia Disciplinary Sub-Committee, Fourth District, Section I, 2020
- Member, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, 2020
- President, Arlington County Bar Association, 2020
- Board Member (At Large), Old Dominion Bar Association, 2020
- Criminal Section, D.C. Bar, 2019
- Criminal Section, Fairfax Bar Association, 2019
- President Elect, Arlington County Bar Association, 2019
- Secretary, Northern Virginia Black Attorney's Association, 2019
- Chair, Judicial Selection Committee, Northern Virginia Black Attorney's Association, 2019
- Member, Honor Committee, George Mason University’s School of Law, 2008
- Member, American Bar Association (the 11th Circuit Lt. Governor of Diversity), George Mason University’s School of Law, 2006
- President, Black Law Students Association, George Mason University’s School of Law, 2008
- Director, Arlington Bar Association, 2017
- Maryland
- District of Columbia
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Member, Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc.
- Member, Alexandria Bar Association
- Member, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys’ Association, 2019
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association, 2019
- Member, American Bar Association, 2019
- D.C. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2018
- Arlington County Bar Association, Officer, 2018
- Federal Bar Association, Member, 2018
- National College of Criminal Defense - Member, 2017
- Northern Virginia Black Attorney's Association - Member, 2018
- Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney's Association - Member, 2018
- National College of DUI Defense - Member, 2018
- Old Dominion Bar Association - Member, 2018
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member, 2018
- Fairfax County Bar Association - Member, 2018
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member, 2018
Pro bono / Community Service
- General Counsel, National Hampton Association, 2022
- Virginia Law Foundation, Fellow, 2024
- General Counsel - Glory Days 4 on 4, 2024
- Legal Counsel, Change Makers United, 2018
Educational Background
- Hampton University, Psychology
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- A panel of criminal justice attorneys and retired judges educated students on their rights when dealing with law enforcement and ICE., Panelist, Know Your Rights: What to Know in Common Encounters with Police and Other Government Actors, The Omicron Iota and Lambda Kappa Omega Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Criminal Justice, 2026
- Panelists discussed the shifts in DEl initiatives and programs in education and how those changes impact the pipeline feeding the legal profession and employment practices., Moderator, The Continuing Evolution of DEl in Legal Education, The Diversity Section of the Virginia State Bar, Diversity Equity And Inclusion, 2026
- x, Keynote Speaker, Virginia Attorney General's Oliver Hill Externship Luncheon, HBCU Interns Seeking A Career In Virginia Law, 2025
- x, Faculty Presenter, Virginia State Bar's Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course, Newly Admitted Attorneys To The Virginia State Bar, 2025
- x, CLE Moderator for Virginia State Bar Diversity Conference, "Where Do We Stand with Diversity and Inclusion?", Panel Discussion, 2025
- x, Virginia State Bar - Bar Leaders' Institute, “FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS?” – LEADERSHIP SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL BAR PRESIDENTS, LEADERS, AND OTHERS, WORKING TOGETHER TO REPAIR THE WORLD THROUGH BAR SERVICE, 2025
- Delivered prepared remarks to HBCU interns with the Virginia Attorney General's Oliver Hill Externship, Keynote Speaker, Virginia Attorney General's Oliver Hill Externship Luncheon, Virginia Attorney General's Office, 2024
- x, Virginia Civil Rights Institute, Closing Remarks, 2024
- Continuing Legal Education lecture regarding the legislative expansion of Virginia's intermediate appellate court, the Court of Appeals. The lecture addressed not only the expansion of the court, but the numerous statutory adjustments and changes to the court and when / how they would be implemented., Panelist, "Expansion of the Virginia Court of Appeals", Inn of Court - CLE, Legal Industry, 2021
- An informational discussion with members of the community regarding criminal justice., Speaker / Panelist, "Our Voice. Our Vote. Navigating the Justice System, The Loudoun County Chapter of Links, Incorporated, Criminal Justice, 2021
- Editor, Economics and Policy, Journal of Law, George Mason University’s School of Law, Technology Editor, The Journal of Law, Economics, & Policy, George Mason University’s School of Law, 2008
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2020
Honors
- G. “Rex” Flynn, founder of The Flynn Law Firm, PLLC in Arlington has been awarded Specialty Bar Leader of the Year by the VSB’s Conference of Local and Specialty Bars (CLSBA). The award recognizes lawyer volunteers who lead local bar associations and “offer important service to the bench, bar, and public.” Flynn, a graduate of Hampton University and George Mason University School of Law, has served as president of both the Arlington County Bar Association (2020-22) and the Northern Virginia Black Attorneys’ Association (NOVABAA, 2021-23). Flynn is the current president-elect of the Old Dominion Bar Association. He has also recently been elected to serve on VSB Council representing the 17th Judicial Circuit. He is admitted to practice in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. In her nomination, Lavonda Graham-Williams, Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney for Prince William County, and the Cities of Manassas, and Manassas Park, said of Flynn’s presidency of NOVABAA: “When his time came to lead, he put those ideas into action quickly and effectively—all in the middle of the world-wide pandemic… The success of his plans is evident in the exponential membership growth—a growth that led to record turnout at events and meetings, as well as long-term financial stability.” Chidi I. James, VSB President-elect Designee, of Blankenship Keith in Fairfax, said of Flynn, “Over the course of the last few years he has tripled the number of programs sponsored by the organization.… In addition to these wonderful programs, he has increased the membership in NOVABAA from 45 paid members to 172 members within just a two-year time span AND during a Pandemic. NOVABAA’s current membership now rivals that of some state-wide specialty bar associations.” Tamika Jones, of The Jones Practice, PLLC in Arlington, noted, “Rex has been transformative to our organization, and he has served at every level, performed every menial task, and kept everyone happy (which is indeed a feat, as a former bar president myself, I can attest).” Kellie Budd, former NOVABAA president, of Vasseghi Budd Law in Fairfax, said of Flynn: “Having known Rex since law school, I’m not surprised at all the amazing things he has accomplished for the Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association, while somehow simultaneously leading the Arlington Bar Association. … His energy and passion are unlike anything I’ve seen from a NOVABAA president, including my own tenure in the position!” Numerous attorneys endorsed Flynn’s nomination. Andrew O. Clarke of A. Clarke Law, PLLC in Maryland noted: “He is always available to younger attorneys like myself. This takes time and effort. I’m honestly not sure when he finds time to sleep.” Lindsay Powell pointed out, “As president, he also partnered with George Mason Law School to establish a new scholarship for students, creating a link between the community and the bar.” But perhaps Flynn’s efforts are best summarized by Willie M. Wilson-Herring, who wrote: “I am a young, Black attorney who moved to Northern Virginia in 2017. The first thing I looked for in the area where I would begin my legal career was community. Thankfully, God led me to Rex.” Flynn will receive his award at the CLSBA breakfast on June 17 at the VSB Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach, Specialty Bar Leader of the Year, Virginia State Bar, 2022
- Award of Merit, Old Dominion Bar Association, 2022
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the most qualified attorneys in each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers., National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Trial Lawyers - Criminal Defense, 2021
- Now in its 15th year, this awards program recognizes the lawyers across the commonwealth who are setting the standard for other Virginia lawyers. “Leaders” are recognized for changing the law, serving the community, changing practice or improving Virginia’s justice system, among other accomplishments., Leaders in the Law, Virginia Lawyers Weekly, 2020
- Lillian Caldwell Book Award, 2004
- CLEO Fellowship, 2004
- National Criminal Defense College, 2017
- Glenn Lewis Scholarship, 2004
- Nelson Mandela Scholarship, 2005
- Sandy Brown Memorial Scholarship, 2006
- Rodney Pulliam Memorial Scholarship, 2007
- An award given by the Dean's of the law school to a student that exemplifies the school's spirit of service to others. The candidate is nominated and selected solely by the deans of the law school, and the award is conferred at commencement, George Mason, 1901
- Legal Counsel, Change Maker’s United, 2018
Industry Groups
- C.P.
- Drug Crimes
- DUI/DWI
- Federal
- Firearm offenses
- Probation Violations
- Theft Crimes
Selections
4 Years Super Lawyers
1 Year Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2019
