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. Schedule a FREE Consultation to Speak Directly with Attorney Detwiler.
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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 spending time with his daughters, playing soccer, golfing, skiing, card games and cooking.
A reputation of trust, success and highly-valued client relationships.
Extensive experience and in defending clients in court in the Raleigh area.
Specializing in criminal defense, DWI, and traffic violations cases.
We’re proud to share that Christopher R. Detwiler has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, a recognition for trial lawyers who demonstrate outstanding qualifications in civil plaintiff or criminal defense law. This distinction further solidifies Chris’s standing as a respected and valued advocate for clients in North Carolina seeking a knowledgeable, experienced, […]
Raleigh-based attorney Christopher Detwiler is proud to announce that he has received Avvo’s Client Choice Award for 2025—the fifth time he has received this award.
