Chronister Fields & Flake Law Firm

Chronister, Fields & Flake PLLC is a Fort Smith law firm serving the River Valley area with experience in personal injury, criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and Social Security disability claims. Founded by Rex W. Chronister with over two decades of legal experience, the firm maintains a 4.5-star Google rating and is known for prompt client communication and thorough advocacy.

About

Chronister, Fields & Flake PLLC is a Fort Smith law firm dedicated to serving clients throughout the River Valley area and Sebastian County with experienced representation across a broad range of legal matters. The firm's attorneys handle personal injury cases—including automobile and trucking accidents—as well as domestic relations, civil litigation, criminal defense, bankruptcy, and Social Security disability claims.

Rex W. Chronister is the founding partner of the firm, bringing more than two decades of legal experience to his practice. A Fort Smith native, Chronister earned his Bachelor's Degree in psychology from Henderson State University in 1976 before completing his law degree at the University of Arkansas School of Law in December 1978. He was admitted to the Arkansas Bar in March 1979 and holds licenses to practice in all Arkansas state courts, the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas Federal Courts, the Eastern District of Oklahoma Federal Court, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Beyond his courtroom work, Chronister is active in the legal community through memberships in the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, and Sebastian County Bar Association.

Chronister's practice encompasses personal injury and wrongful death claims arising from motor vehicle accidents, trucking collisions, motorcycle incidents, aviation accidents, and defective products. He also provides aggressive criminal defense representation for felony and misdemeanor charges at both state and federal levels, handles family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and guardianship, and assists clients with Social Security Disability benefits and insurance claims.

Client reviews consistently highlight the firm's accessibility and thorough advocacy. Clients report that attorneys like Andrew Flake respond promptly to questions, treat clients with genuine respect, and dedicate significant time to achieving favorable outcomes. One client credited Flake with securing a complete dismissal of four felony charges; others praise both Flake and Chronister for their knowledge of the law, their willingness to explain matters in plain language, and their commitment to putting client interests first. The firm maintains a rating of 4.5 stars on Google based on 35 client reviews.

The entire staff at Chronister, Fields & Flake is committed to supporting clients through complex legal challenges with professionalism and personal attention.

Overview compiled from the firm's website