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5.0 /5.0
16 Client Reviews
$ 225-475 per hour
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Christopher Wayne Adams
also known as Chris
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About Christopher
Biography
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.
Currently the President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. A criminal defense lawyer with 25 years experience in state and federal courts.
Protecting liberty. Finding Solutions. Fights for people facing charges in state and federal courts.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Federal Crime
45%
34 years | 250 cases
Sex Crime
40%
34 years
Criminal Defense
10%
34 years | 3,000 cases
White Collar Crime
5%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 32 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 33 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Drug Crime
Posted by JV | September 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Federal case
I was looking at 5yrs federal case,marijuana. Chris Adams was always there and made my process easy, even when I was worried. Today I go home .No Jail Time ...THE BEST Thank you sir !!!
Christopher Wayne Adams's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Timothy Kulp
Criminal defense lawyer
Lawrence Zimmerman
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
Work Experience
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
Associations
1993 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyerslife member
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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
Sample of Legal Cases
USA v. Williamson
July 2014 federal acquittal on all counts
USA v. Casey
Won a life verdict in 2013 in a three month federal death penalty trial in Puerto Rico.
USA v. Doe
Client not charged in white collar fraud investigation.
Education
2016
East Tennessee State University
MA - Masters
1992
Georgetown University
law
1988
University of West Georgia
Speaking Engagements
2017
National Criminal Defense College, faculty since 2005
criminal defense advocacy
2017
More than 150 presentations on criminal defense in more than 35 states
Criminal defense advocacy including forensics, cross examination, theory of the case, voir dire, argument, litigation strategy, etc.
2017
Death Penalty Voir Dire College, faculty since 2003
criminal defense advocacy
Publications
2001
The Champion magazine
Faces of Death: Problems with Alabama's Death Penalty
2000
The Champion magazine
columnist for "Death Watch," 2001-2004
Languages
English