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Chis 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 beacause he cares about peope 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.
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2012
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Posted by Oleg Ivanov | January 3, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The Law Office of Christopher R. Detwiler delivers exactly what you want in legal representation: clear rules of engagement, zero tolerance for mediocrity, and a relentless focus on results. Professional, direct, and strategically sharp—this firm does not posture, does not waste time, and does not se...
Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney
A Great! Great! Great! Group of professional people. Mr. Detwiler (Chris) seems to know and do what he does well.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely appreciate your kind remarks and your confidence in our team. We are pleased to hear that your experience was a positive one.
Posted by James | July 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Called him to set up up a consultation call and got right to the point explained my case to him and he told me what he think the outcome would be and it turned out to be even better !! Would definitely recommend
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Posted by Sean | May 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I believe this was the best experience of the money I have had with an attorney. He did not promise anything unexpected and came through with everything. He said he would do. I was very thankful to have had such a great attorney.
Thank you for the great review! We are glad we could get the outcome expected!
Posted by anonymous | May 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was put in a horrible situation by a close family member who was suffering with mental health issues. I was tangled with DV allegations which also would have caused issue with my immigration status. Chris was extremely helpful in understanding the whole situation and in explaining how the process w...
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"Mr. Detwiler is consistently hard working, ethical, and well respected in the community. He is a skilled advocate and an asset to the entire legal community. They are dedicated to their clients and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone in need of their services."
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2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 in North Carolina, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 10 Attorney In North Carolina, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012 - Present
Owner, Law Officer of Christopher R. Detwiler
2011 - 2011
Intern, North Carolina Department of Justice
2010 - 2010
Judicial Intern, The United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
2007 - 2008
Legislative Correspondent, Office of United States Senator Richard Burr
2007 - 2007
Staff Assistant, The Office of Congressman Paul Gillmor
2013 - Present
Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial LawyersMember
2013 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
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