A Little About Rex Flynn

We Handle Every Case Personally and Professionally

G. “Rex” Flynn Jr. is a distinguished criminal defense attorney and the founding principal of The Flynn Law Firm, PLLC, serving clients in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.. Known for his client-centered approach, Rex is committed to providing tailored, innovative legal strategies that uphold the principles of justice, integrity, and fairness.

Rex earned his Juris Doctor degree from the George Mason University School of Law, where he demonstrated his leadership skills as an active leader in student government, the Black Law Students Association, and the Honor Committee. He also served as an editor for the Journal of Law, Economics & Policy. Prior to law school, Rex completed his undergraduate studies at his beloved Hampton University, graduating with a degree in Psychology, which enhances his ability to understand and advocate for his clients effectively.

Rex has held several prominent leadership roles in the legal community. He served as a two-term President of both the Arlington County Bar Association (2020–2022) and the Northern Virginia Black Attorneys’ Association (2021–2025). He currently serves as President of the Old Dominion Bar Association, the statewide African American Bar Association, further solidifying his reputation as a leader in the profession.  In addition, he serves on the Board for the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and he serves on several Virginia State Bar Committees, including the VSB’s Diversity Committee where he serves as Secretary.

Rex’s achievements have garnered widespread recognition. He was selected as a Fellow by the Virginia Law Foundation in 2024.  The Virginia State Bar named him as Specialty Bar Leader of the Year in 2023, and during his Presidency of The Northern Virginia Black Attorneys’ Association, that bar was named Specialty Bar Association of the Year in 2024.  He was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019, and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer from 2023 until Present.  He has also received the Leader in the Law award from Virginia Lawyers Weekly in 2020.  He is also a sought-after speaker, presenter, and mentor, dedicating significant time to fostering the development of the next generation of legal professionals, serving as the Keynote Speaker for the Virginia Attorney General’s Office Oliver Hill Externship Program, which hosted students from HBCU’s across the Country seeking to expose them to careers in law and service.

Rex remains deeply committed to the advancement of justice and equity both inside and outside of the legal system.  He serves on the Advisory Board of the Council  for Legal Education Opportunities (“CLEO”), as well as serving as General Counsel for the National Hampton Alumni Association.  He is a Faculty member of the Virginia State Bar’s Professionalism Course, and on the Board of Governors for the Virginia State Bar’s Diversity Conference, where he serves as Secretary.

Beyond the courtroom, Rex is actively engaged in community service, working to ensure access to quality legal representation for all individuals. His unwavering dedication to his clients and the legal profession has made him a trusted advocate and leader in the community.

In his spare time, Rex enjoys cheering for his beloved NY Knicks, his hometown Washington Commanders, and playing with his dogs Bam Bam and Bella.  If you or someone you care about has been accused of a crime or is in need of legal assistance, contact the Flynn Law Firm.  We are an African American law firm with 15 years of experience.  You deserve to be represented by an attorney that you trust and that will fight for you to the very end.  Give us a call today for a free consultation.

BAR ADMISSIONS

Commonwealth of Virginia
State of Maryland
Washington, D.C.

RECOGNITION

Virginia State Bar:
Bar Association of the Year (NOVABAA), 2024
Virginia State Bar:
Award of Merit (NOVABAA), 2024
Virginia Law Foundation:
Fellow, 2024
Super Lawyers:
Recipient, 2023 - Present
Virginia State Bar:
Specialty Bar Leader of the Year, 2022
Old Dominion Bar Association:
Award of Merit (NOVABAA), 2022
Virginia State Bar:
Award of Merit (NOVABAA), 2022
Virginia Lawyers Weekly:
Leader in the Law, 2020
Super Lawyers:
Rising Star 2019
George Mason University School of Law:
Dean’s Award, 2008
National Black Law Students Association:
Rodney Pulliam Memorial Scholarship Recipient, 2007
GMU Trial Advocacy Intramural Mock Trial Semifinalist, 2006
National Black Law Students Association:
Sandy Brown Memorial Scholarship Recipient, 2006
National Black Law Students Association:
Nelson Mandela Scholarship Recipient, 2005
Lillian Caldwell Book Award, 2004
CLEO Fellowship Recipient, 2004-2007
Glenn Lewis Scholarship Recipient, 2004

LEADERSHIP

Virginia State Bar - Harry L. Carrico Professionalism Course,
Faculty (’24-27),
Virginia State Bar:
Executive Committee (’24-25),
Virginia State Bar:
Diversity Conference, Board of Governors (’24-27),
Old Dominion Bar Association:
President (’24-26), President Elect (’22-24), Board ('20-22)
National Hampton Alumni Association:
General Counsel (’22-Present),
Fairfax Circuit Court Local Access to Justice Committee (’24-25),
Arlington County Circuit Court Committee, (’21-Present),
Virginia State Bar Council:
17th Judicial Circuit Representative (’22-25),
Virginia State Bar Conference for Local and Specialty Bar Associations: Executive Committee (’22-25),
Demand Justice Institute Virginia:
Steering Committee (’23-25),
Arlington County Bar Association:
President (’20-21, '21-22), President-Elect ('19-20), Secretary ('23-24)
Northern Virginia Black Attorneys’ Association:
President (’21-23), ('23-25), Secretary ('19-21)
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers:
Board (’21-24), ('24-27')
Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Sub-Committee:
Section 4-I: Chair (’21-22), Vice-Chair ('20-21), Secretary ('19-20)
George Mason Inn of Court:
Barrister (’21-23),
National Criminal Defense College (‘17)
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated (’00

COURT ADMISSIONS

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

OUR TEAM

The Flynn Law Firm

Committed to Excellence, Honesty, and Integrity in all aspects of our practice.

The Flynn Law Firm

The Flynn Law Firm

Criminal Defense

     Founded in 2011, the Flynn Law Firm is an African American law firm that has been providing outstanding legal services to criminal defendants in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Rex Flynn is admitted to practice law in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., but practices primarily in Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Prince William and Loudoun Counties) and the Federal Courts of Virginia.

        The Flynn Law Firm places much emphasis on its philosophical model of client based representation. We believe that the client is in the best position to know what their goals are, and it is our duty to (as best we can) make that goal a reality. We will not be outworked, and we pledge to do our best to make you another one of our satisfied clients.  We promise to be completely transparent with you about our assessment of your case and what we believe the best strategy is to defend against the allegations.

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