Christopher Detwiler

Christopher Detwiler is a Raleigh criminal defense lawyer at The Law Office of Christopher R. Detwiler, PLLC, representing clients in criminal, DWI, and traffic matters throughout Wake County. His practice covers misdemeanors and serious felonies, including domestic violence, assault, murder, drug offenses, property crimes, and probation violations. He handles cases ranging from speeding tickets to high-stakes criminal charges. His approach emphasizes case-specific defense strategies, courtroom preparation, and protection of clients’ legal rights.

Christopher earned his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied philosophy and political science and graduated with honors. He later received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. During law school, he served on the North Carolina Law Review staff and published a piece addressing a complex criminal law issue. His legal studies included internships with a federal district court judge and the North Carolina Attorney General’s Office.

Christopher developed government experience before entering legal practice, serving as a staff assistant for a US Congressman and legislative correspondent for a US Senator. His criminal defense work includes DWI, traffic offenses, domestic violence, probation violations, assault, misdemeanor charges, and felony cases. He is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and represents accused individuals through criminal proceedings that range from initial charges to trial.

Christopher Detwiler founded his own practice in Raleigh and continues to devote his professional work to criminal defense. His background combines government service, legal research, courtroom advocacy, and experience defending people accused of criminal offenses. His professional recognition includes the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Super Lawyers. He continues to represent clients in criminal, DWI, and traffic cases with an emphasis on individualized defense and thorough preparation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Christopher R. Detwiler, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina State Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• University of North Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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