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Gabriel Christian
Lead Counsel | The Law Offices of Gabriel J. Christian & Associates
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"We have the power of the pen, by the force of its logic, of its reason, of its justice, of its process… it has allowed us to deal with racism, deal with human rights in a way that is the envy of the world.”
Gabriel J. Christian is the principal attorney at the Law Offices of Gabriel J. Christian & Associates, LLC, located in Bowie, Maryland. A distinguished graduate of Georgetown University Law Center, he has been practicing law since 1991, focusing on personal injury litigation, criminal defense, business law, and family law.
Born in Dominica, Gabriel’s early life was influenced by a rich family history of military service and community involvement. He attended the University of the District of Columbia, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1986. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at Georgetown University, graduating in 1991.
Throughout his career, Gabriel has been deeply involved in community service, offering his time to the citizens of Maryland, business organizations, religious institutions, educational systems, and the Caribbean community. He has held memberships in various professional associations, including the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association, Prince George’s County Bar Association, Maryland Bar Association, National Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
In addition to his legal practice, Gabriel is an accomplished author and historian, having co-authored several works on Caribbean history and society. His publications include “In Search of Eden: Dominica, The Travails of a Caribbean Mini-State” (1992) and “For King & Country: The Service & Sacrifice of the British West Indian Military” (2009).
Gabriel’s unexpected journey into law, combined with his dedication to community service and passion for Caribbean history, underscores his multifaceted approach to legal practice and advocacy.
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Timeline
- Earned Bachelor of Business Administration, University of the District of Columbia (1986)
- Earned Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center (1991)
- Admitted to the Maryland Bar (1991)
- Admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1992)
- Admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court (1997)
- Appointed Judicial Commissioner on the Maryland Courts of Appeals Nomination Commission (2007)
- Appointed Commissioner on the Governor's Commission on Caribbean Affairs (2012)
Practice Areas
- J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association
- Prince George’s County Bar Association
- Maryland Bar Association
- National Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Dominica Academy of Arts & Sciences
- Tuskegee Airmen Association – East Coast Chapter
- Board Member, Caribbean Research & Policy Center
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