About Christopher S.
Christopher S — Gontarz practices criminal regulation in Newport, Rhode Island. He has a diverse legal training, with experience in DUI & DWI, appeals and appellate work, and family violence cases. His company, Lynch & Pine, is well-regarded within the community for dealing with complicated felony matters. Gontarz has served clients across various jurisdictions, including Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and federal courts, as well as the U.S. highest court Boston in 1984, following a robust educational journey that started with a B.S.
in Administration of Justice from Salve Regina University in 1969. He additionally holds a M.S. in Administration of Justice from American University, obtained in 1975. This foundation gave him an information of the legal system and its intricacies. Gontarz's professional legal career spans several many years, beginning as a police officer in 1976. He transitioned to the area of law, serving as a Special Assistant Attorney General in 1985 and later as a prosecutor in 1988. His knowledge in regulation enforcement informs his criminal protection practice.
This lets the attorney strategy instances with a unique perspective. He has held a number of leadership roles, including Treasurer and Secretary of the Rhode Island Bar Association, and has been a member in good standing of more than one legal associations. His involvement in the legal network is extensive. Gontarz is a member of the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the American Bar Association, the place he's acknowledged as a Fellow. He additionally serves on the Board of Directors for Tides Family Services and Martin de Porres in New York City. His dedication to legal education is clear thru his participation on the advisory board of Roger Williams University School of Justice. Gontarz has been recognized for his contributions to the legal field, which includes serving as a Commissioner and holding various positions in the Rhode Island Bar Association.
His dedication to the profession is matched by his commitment to public service work, as evidenced by his beyond presidency of the Newport County Bar Association. He continues to advocate for justice and uphold the rule of law in all his endeavors. With a knowledge and a commitment to his clients, Christopher S. Gontarz remains a prominent figure in criminal regulation in Rhode Island. His broad background and active participation in the legal network underscore his dedication to the field and the clients he serves.
