Atty. Christopher R. Detwiler

Atty. Christopher R. Detwiler

Chris is a criminal defense attorney because he cares about people who have been accused, he enjoys taking cases to trial when necessary, and he loves winning. Experience • Staff Assistant for U.S.

Raleigh Raleigh 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About Christopher R. Detwiler at a glance

Christopher R. Detwiler is an Owner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at The Law Office of Christopher R. Detwiler, PLLC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, and probation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2012). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A. (—). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chris is a criminal defense attorney because he cares about people who have been accused, he enjoys taking cases to trial when necessary, and he loves winning
  • Experience • Staff Assistant for U.S
  • Congressman • Legislative Correspondent for U.S
  • Senator • Intern for Federal District Court Judge • Intern for North Carolina Attorney General’s Office • Founder of the Law Office of Christopher R. Detwiler, PLLC Chris is not the type of attorney who just wants to collect the fee, plead you guilty, and move on to the next case
  • He is a criminal defense attorney because he cares about people who have been accused, he enjoys taking cases to trial when necessary, and he loves winning
  • He is ready, willing, and able to represent you in any criminal, traffic, or DWI case for anything from a minor speeding ticket to a serious felony
  • The process of retaining him starts with scheduling a free initial consultation
  • You make the call, and he will handle the rest
  • Chris grew up in Chapel Hill and Greenville, North Carolina
  • He attended college at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • As an undergraduate, he majored in philosophy and political science, and graduated with honors
  • After college, he moved to Washington, D.C. where he worked as a staff member for a Congressman and then a Senator
  • Chris later returned to Chapel Hill where he earned his Juris Doctor at the University of North Carolina School of Law
  • During his time in law school, he served on the staff of the North Carolina Law Review, and through his service, he published a piece on a complex criminal law issue
  • He also worked for a federal district court judge after his first year and the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office after his second year
  • During his time as a law student, Chris developed a passion for representing the rights of those individuals who have been accused of committing criminal offenses
  • As an attorney licensed to practice law in North Carolina, Chris now devotes his professional life to the service of these individuals, always hoping to make the best out of a bad situation
  • He is happily married to Wake County District Court Judge Sam Hamadani, and they both share a passion for the law
  • In his free time, Chris enjoys soccer, golf, skiing, card games and cooking

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher R. Detwiler's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Criminal Defense

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Probation & Parole

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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 Raleigh 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 Christopher R. Detwiler

Where is Christopher R. Detwiler's law office located?
Christopher R. Detwiler's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is The Law Office of Christopher R. Detwiler, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher R. Detwiler handle?
Christopher R. Detwiler focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, dv defense, probation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Christopher R. Detwiler practiced law?
Christopher R. Detwiler has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Christopher R. Detwiler go to law school?
Christopher R. Detwiler earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (—).
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina School of Law
- 2012
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2012

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