Atty. Christa Sumwalt

Atty. Christa Sumwalt

Christa Sumwalt is a lawyer practicing criminal law, workers’ compensation, personal injury and wrongful death and 7 other areas of law. Christa received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Charlotte Charlotte 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Christa Sumwalt at a glance

Christa Sumwalt is an Attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at The Sumwalt Group Workers' Compensation and Trial Lawyers. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1998), South Carolina (Inactive) (1998), United States District Court, District of South Carolina (1998), and United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina (1998). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of South Carolina (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christa Sumwalt is a lawyer practicing criminal law, workers’ compensation, personal injury and wrongful death and 7 other areas of law
  • Christa received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Christa practices at The Sumwalt Group Workers' Compensation and Trial Lawyers in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Christa Sumwalt's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christa Sumwalt handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christa Sumwalt

Where is Christa Sumwalt's law office located?
Christa Sumwalt's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is The Sumwalt Group Workers' Compensation and Trial Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christa Sumwalt handle?
Christa Sumwalt focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Christa Sumwalt practiced law?
Christa Sumwalt has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Christa Sumwalt go to law school?
Christa Sumwalt earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Christa Sumwalt for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1998
B.A.
University of South Carolina
- 1995

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1998
South Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998
United States District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1998
United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1998

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