Timothy Flynn

Licensed to practice law in Michigan since 1989, Timothy P. Flynn is a general practitioner representing clients in divorce and family law, criminal law, and probate litigation. He also has an appellate component in each of these areas. In March 2022, Mr. Flynn was awarded an AV Preeminent lawyer rating by Martindale-Hubbell based on peer review. Among the first attorneys in Michigan to complete the Family Law Certificate Program through the Institute for Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Tim appears in the Family Courts throughout Southeast Michigan. He has 30 years of experience in the family courts to plan and execute a meaningful resolution to your divorce or family law issue. For nearly two decades, judges on the Oakland County Probate Court have trusted Mr. Flynn to administer estates and trusts as a public administrator. He has served as a professional guardian and conservator for hundreds of protected individuals over the past 20-years. These court appointments have influenced Tim's professional formation, providing a solid foundation to represent clients in probate court litigation. Mr. Flynn also represents clients accused of crimes in Michigan.  A steady diet of criminal defense court appointments has honed Tim’s litigation skills. Clients accused of serious crimes receive outstanding representation at the preliminary examination stage, during trial, and, if necessary, on appeal. Past assignments related to Flynn’s criminal defense practice include: Mr. Flynn maintains a robust appellate practice. He has appeared in the Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court of Appeals, and the United States Court of Appeals. Mr. Flynn’s most recent work at the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit resulted in the published decisions in Sandra Krause v Brian Jones, et al [2014], and United States v Bowers [2010].  The former case involved a civil rights excessive police force claim, while the latter case involved the scope of the commerce clause requirement in a federal criminal statute. His work at the Michigan Supreme Court includes a December 2015 oral argument in People v Robinson regarding the 4th Amendment’s “search and seizure” clause, and he wrote the brief leading to the published decision in People v Gillis which involved the “felony-murder” rule.