About Chris van Rossem
Chris van Rossem has over 13 years of experience defending clients from claims made against them by the government. He has been practicing criminal law exclusively since 2013. He has successfully defended over 1,800 clients (saving an estimated 5,500 years for his clients).
As a criminal defense attorney who has represented clients accused of everything from shoplifting to murder, Chris understands how a criminal accusation, regardless of the severity, can completely turn someone’s world upside down. He's here to help people in those situations.
Latest Articles
What if I have a Florida driver’s license and I get a Georgia DUI?
DUI
A Georgia DUI can affect both your right to drive in Georgia and the Florida driver’s license you use at…
Georgia DUI With a Child Passenger: Why One Stop Can Lead to Multiple Charges
DUI
If you are arrested for DUI in Georgia while transporting a child under 14, one traffic stop can lead to…
Drug Possession in a Borrowed Car: Who Georgia Can Charge and What the State Must Prove
Drug Possession
If police find drugs in a borrowed car in Georgia, the driver, a passenger, the vehicle owner, or more than…
Can a police officer refuse to tell me what I blew on the breathalyzer?
DUI
It is very common for a person to call us and ask us, “What If the Officer refused to tell…
Georgia Festival Police Search Rights: Where Your Rights Begin and End
Criminal Defense
At a Georgia fair or festival, police do not receive unlimited search authority simply because the event is crowded or…
Georgia Hunting Season Weapons Charges: When a Day in the Field Becomes a Criminal Case
Criminal Defense
Georgia hunting season weapons charges can arise even when you began the day planning a lawful hunt. Common issues include…
Fall Festival Arrests in Georgia: 7 Charges and the Evidence That Can Shape Your Defense
DUI
A fall festival arrest in Georgia can involve several criminal allegations arising from a brief encounter. Common charges include public…
Georgia Football Season DUI Checkpoints: From First Stop to Release or Arrest
DUI
Football season in Georgia can bring tailgates, watch parties, crowded parking areas, late departures, and heavier nighttime traffic. If you…
First-Time Drug Possession in Georgia: From First Appearance to Possible Dismissal
Drug Possession
A first-time drug possession charge in Georgia does not automatically mean jail or a conviction. Possession of one ounce or…
Second DUI in Georgia: Mandatory Jail and License Penalties
DUI
A second DUI conviction in Georgia can bring a misdemeanor sentence of 90 days to 12 months, with at least…
