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5.0 /5.0
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also known as Chris
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Chris has spent his entire career defending individuals accused of crimes by the government.
The son of two public school teachers, Chris grew up in Carrollton, Georgia. He first came to the lowcountry in 1993 to be a public defender. After spending 10 years in Atlanta, where he ran a statewide public defense office, Chris and his family returned to the Charleston area in 2010.
They live in Mt. Pleasant, attend the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, and kayak in the marshes and rivers around their house.
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Practice Areas
34 years | 250 cases
34 years
34 years | 3,000 cases
34 years
$ 225-475 per hour
Sometimes
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Elizabeth | July 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Represented My don
Counselor Adams helped my son when he needed him the most. He advised my son well & for three cases my son was dismissed on all counts. It was amazing the time, patience, and amplitude counselor Adams took to see all and orient me as the mother, as well as my son. I wanted a counselor that unders...
Posted by Avery | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Avery
Chris Adams was my attorney for a minor in possession. He met with me and was very understanding and easy to talk to. He explained exactly what he was doing and what was going on in the process of my charge/court date. I would recommend him to anybody in need of legal help.
Posted by Sharon | June 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Would highly recommend Chris
Our 19 year old daughter got in some trouble in college. We hired Chris and he was professional, courteous and wonderful dealing with our teenager. Chris worked with our daughter and helped her to understand her case and the issues surrounding it. He communicated well with us and walked us throug...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Chris was able to get my charges dropped and expunged.
Chris did a great job helping me during my legal trouble. He was very responsive and willing to take the time to meet with me and go over my case. He was great at getting me updates and assured me he was in the case. In the end Chris was able to get all charges dropped and expunged from my re...
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Great Criminal Defense Attorney
After being contacted by the FBI in a white collar investigation, one of the top criminal defense attorneys in the US referred me to Chris. I had not committed any crimes but being investigated by the government can be very scary. I hired Chris to ensure my status in the investigation remained as a...
"I endorse Chris Adams without hesitation or qualification. I was lucky enough to study under Chris at the National Criminal Defense College. He is an outstanding attorney and advocate."
"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I enthusiastically endorse Chris Adams. He is a tireless advocate for his clients and a well-respected attorney among defense lawyers, prosecutors and judges."
"I have know Chris for many years and personally know him to be skilled in and dedicated to his work in criminal defense. His experience in death penalty defense has exposed him to the top level of this area of practice and every aspect of this work we do. He believes in what he does and knows how to do it."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. What can I say about Chris? He is clearly one of the smartest lawyers around; he can clearly see the big picture in every case, and he is extremely creative. Whenever I need assistance with some matter, I talk to Chris who can help parse out issues like nobody else. Besides my endorsement, look at his body of work. He is one of the preeminent death penalty lawyers in the United States, and he has handled cases all around the country. He also does some state and federal work. If you need an attorney and you hire Chris, you are in the best of hands."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Presidential commendation, NACDL
2007
Presidential commendation, NACDL
2005
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2004
Recognition of Service, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2018 - Present
Partner, Adams Bischoff LLC
2007 - 2017
Managing Partner, Law Office of Christopher W. Adams, PC
2004 - 2007
, Georgia Capital Defender, Director
2000 - 2004
, South Center for Human Rights
1993 - 2000
, Charleston (SC) Public Defender
1993 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyerslife member
Member
2016 - 2017
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersSecretary
2004 - 2016
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersBoard of Directors
2000 - 2004
Georgetown Law CenterDean's Advisory Board
July 2014 federal acquittal on all counts
Won a life verdict in 2013 in a three month federal death penalty trial in Puerto Rico.
Client not charged in white collar fraud investigation.
2016
MA - Masters
1992
law
1988
2017
2017
Criminal defense advocacy including forensics, cross examination, theory of the case, voir dire, argument, litigation strategy, etc.
2017
criminal defense advocacy
2001
2000
English