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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Adkins Law, PLLC – Trusted Family Law, Child Custody, Divorce, Criminal Defense, DWI / DUI, Civil Litigation & Estate Planning Attorneys in Huntersville, North Carolina
Overview
Adkins Law, PLLC is a full-service law firm based in Huntersville, North Carolina, serving clients throughout Mecklenburg County, Iredell County, and the greater Lake Norman region — including Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver, Statesville, and Charlotte.
Founded by Attorney Charles Christopher “Chris” Adkins, Adkins Law provides skilled, compassionate, and results-oriented representation across a broad range of legal areas including family law, criminal defense, DWI / DUI, traffic offenses, civil litigation, and estate planning.
Our mission is to deliver big-firm experience with small-firm personal attention — focusing on strategy, integrity, and clear communication at every step.
⚖️ About Attorney Christopher Adkins
Attorney Chris Adkins is a North Carolina attorney, former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer, and U.S. Army National Guard Captain (Combat Engineer Officer) with decades of combined experience in law, public safety, and leadership.
He holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University, a J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law, a Master of Criminal Justice (M.C.J.) from Boston University, and a Graduate Certificate in Terrorism Studies from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He also earned an M.B.A. from Louisiana State University.
Chris Adkins is licensed to practice in all North Carolina state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Middle, and Eastern Districts, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He is certified as a North Carolina Superior Court Mediator, Family Financial Mediator, Estates, Guardianships, and Special Proceedings Mediator, and is a South Carolina Board-Certified Family and Circuit Court Mediator.
Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2019–2024), Chris combines the discipline of military service, the insight of law enforcement, and the compassion of a family advocate to guide clients with confidence and skill.
👨👩👧👦 Family Law
Adkins Law, PLLC is known throughout the Lake Norman area as a trusted Huntersville family law firm offering practical, personalized solutions to complex family matters.
We handle:
Divorce (Absolute Divorce): Guiding clients through the North Carolina divorce process — separation periods, filings, and contested hearings.
Equitable Distribution: Dividing marital assets, debts, real estate, and retirement accounts fairly and efficiently.
Alimony & Post-Separation Support: Fighting for fair support awards and protecting clients from excessive claims.
Child Custody & Visitation: Creating parenting plans, litigating custody disputes, and representing parents in modification and enforcement cases.
Child Support: Ensuring accurate income calculations under the NC Child Support Guidelines and pursuing modifications when circumstances change.
Domestic Violence (50B & 50C Orders): Representing victims seeking protection and defending those accused of domestic violence.
Mediation & Collaborative Law: Facilitating respectful resolutions through mediation. Chris Adkins is a certified mediator trained in both in-person and virtual mediation.
Parenting Coordination: Assisting families in high-conflict custody situations with structured coordination.
Alienation of Affection & Criminal Conversation: Litigating North Carolina’s heart balm torts — including high-profile cases involving public figures and professional athletes.
🚔 Criminal Defense
Attorney Adkins brings a unique advantage to criminal defense: over six years as a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer and hundreds of DWI and criminal arrests personally conducted before becoming an attorney.
Adkins Law, PLLC represents clients in a wide range of criminal defense matters, including:
Misdemeanor and Felony Defense: From simple assault and theft to serious felony cases.
Domestic Violence & Assault: Representing both accused individuals and victims, with knowledge of 50B and 50C procedures.
Drug Offenses: Possession, paraphernalia, and distribution charges.
Property Crimes: Larceny, trespass, damage to property, and fraud.
Probation Violations: Defending clients accused of violating probation terms or failing to comply with conditions.
Expungements & Record Clean-Up: Helping clients clear old charges and restore their record when eligible.
Chris’s prior law enforcement experience gives him a critical understanding of police procedures, probable cause, and search and seizure law — insight that helps clients identify weaknesses in the state’s case and achieve the best possible outcomes.
🚗 Traffic & DWI / DUI Defense
Adkins Law, PLLC provides aggressive representation for DWI / DUI and traffic offenses throughout Huntersville, Charlotte, and the Lake Norman area.
DWI / DUI Defense
Attorney Adkins handled hundreds of DWI arrests as a police officer before dedicating his legal practice to defending citizens charged with impaired driving.
He now uses that insider knowledge to defend against:
Driving While Impaired (DWI / DUI) charges under G.S. 20-138.1
Refusal & Breath Test Issues under G.S. 20-16.2
Ignition Interlock Requirements under G.S. 20-17.8
Limited Driving Privileges under G.S. 20-179.3
Felony Habitual DWI cases
Knoll and Ferguson motions, challenging procedural violations in arrest and charging
Blood Test Warrants & Retrograde Extrapolation defenses
We know how officers administer field sobriety tests, how Intox EC/IR II breath analyzers work, and how to identify when your rights were violated. Whether it’s your first offense or a repeat DWI, we fight to protect your license, record, and freedom.
Traffic Violations
We also handle:
Speeding Tickets & Reckless Driving
Driving While License Revoked (DWLR)
Failure to Appear & Failure to Comply
Commercial Driver (CDL) Violations
Unsafe Movement, Following Too Closely, and Red Light Citations
License Restoration and DMV Hearings
Our goal is to reduce points, avoid suspensions, and minimize insurance impact while keeping clients informed and stress-free.
🏛️ Civil Litigation
Adkins Law represents individuals, families, and businesses in civil disputes and complex litigation matters throughout North Carolina.
Our civil practice includes:
Contract Disputes – breach of contract, promissory agreements, business disputes.
Business & Partnership Litigation – member and shareholder conflicts, fiduciary duty claims, dissolution actions.
Tort & Negligence Claims – defamation, fraud, property damage, assault, and negligence.
Real Property Disputes – boundary issues, trespass, nuisance, construction defects, and landlord-tenant evictions.
Collections & Debt Settlement – including accord and satisfaction defenses and enforcement of judgments.
Civil Appeals – representation before the NC Court of Appeals and Fourth Circuit.
Every case is prepared as though it will go to trial — the key to negotiating from strength and achieving the best resolutions.
🧾 Estate Planning & Probate
Adkins Law, PLLC helps clients protect their assets and plan for the future through customized estate strategies.
We assist with:
Wills & Trusts: Drafting and revising comprehensive plans to preserve family wealth.
Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts: Establishing living, family, and special needs trusts.
Power of Attorney & Health Care Directives: Ensuring trusted individuals can act on your behalf in emergencies.
Estate Administration & Probate: Guiding executors through every step of the North Carolina probate process.
Guardianships: Handling guardianships for minors and adults in special proceedings court.
Estate planning is about more than documents — it’s about peace of mind and protecting your legacy.
🌎 Serving the Greater Lake Norman Region
Adkins Law, PLLC proudly serves clients across:
Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, Denver, Troutman, Statesville, and Charlotte — as well as all of Mecklenburg, Iredell, Cabarrus, Lincoln, and Catawba Counties.
We offer in-person and virtual consultations, transparent billing, and flexible scheduling to meet our clients’ needs.
🏅 Why Clients Choose Adkins Law
Over a decade of courtroom experience
Former CMPD Officer and U.S. Army Officer
Recognized by Super Lawyers (2019–2025) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Licensed in state and federal courts
Certified mediator in NC and SC
Local roots, trusted reputation, and community involvement
Clear communication and honest representation
Comprehensive solutions in Family Law, Criminal Defense, Traffic / DWI, Civil Litigation, and Estate Planning. Contact Adkins Law, PLLC to speak with an experienced custody lawyer in Huntersville NC.
📍 Contact Information
Adkins Law, PLLC
Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
📞 (704) 274-5677
🌐 www.huntersvillelawyer.com
Adkins Law Blog: www.lkn-law.com
📧 contact@huntersvillelawyer.com
Attorney Christopher Adkins is the author of The Book on Divorce in North Carolina. Visit 🌐 www.yourncdivorcebook.com to get a copy!
Serving: Huntersville | Cornelius | Davidson | Mooresville | Denver | Charlotte | Statesville | Lake Norman | Mecklenburg County | Iredell County
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9620 Sherrill Estates Road, 28078, Huntersville, United States
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In 2023 the biological father (whom I never married) hired a lawyer for custody of my daughter. I was naive and needed guidance and hired Chris Adkins. During my negotiation for the Temporary Parenting Arrangement I notice Chris did not negotiate the terms of the TPA draft or provide any legal guidance regarding the written terms. The father is an airline pilot, and he gets to choose monthly custody schedules. I am always on standby having no ability to make plans. Yet Chris did not challenge. I told Chris that my one-year-old daughter was still very young and cries out with unfamiliar person. I need time to sooth her before our exchange. But he never passed my concern to the other lawyer. I was demanded to hand over the child at 9AM promptly the next day. It hurt me deeply to see my baby cried very bad that day and thereafter and I can do nothing to help her. I and my husband spent weeks gathering and labeling all necessary documents, but Chris still show up in court unprepared. We observed him often flipping pages making the judge waited. We worked so hard and spent so much money only to witness this very poor performance by Chris in court. The other lawyer was precise and to the point. Chris made me look bad on the stand. He kept pressing me to provide details I had no ability to answer. Chris didn't EVEN REMEMBER MY CHILD'S NAME in court! He kept confusing her first name with mine and fumbling her name, and kept apologizing. Yet my daughter is the most important person in our cases! On the surname change motion, Chris quietly and nervously advised me in private that the other party needed an affidavit from me and must go through "many hurdles" to proceed and we can postpone it indefinitely. NOT true! It turns out the court sent the signed order from the judge to the Division of Vital Records to have my child's surname changed. That's it, no affidavit or BS is required that Chris advised. His paralegal Ana didn't prepare certain charts for Exhibits in court which I have prepared. I pointed this out. At first, she insisted said documents were included in Exhibits which we confirmed were not. Eventually they distributed the missing documents on the next court date. Clearly, these people are not doing their jobs and not take accountabilities. I spent over $70,000 dollars on this firm, but have NOT gotten one judgement in my favor! They also overcharged. For instance, Chris charged me 8 hours for the 3 hours of the second court date. Another lawyer pointed out that Chris charged me .3 hour to review a one-page document that should takes 5 minutes. I spent a lot to prepare the Motion for Contempt charges against the father. Yet Chris never mentioned to me that the motion will be withdrawn. Only IN court did Chris told me it must be withdrawn to "not rub the judge's the wrong way". This is a hint of how manipulative Chris is. In addition, Chris never sends me the final draft for permanent custody to review. I found out from the biological father, telling me the judge had signed off the order! Some items stated by the judge were intentionally left out by the father's lawyer, such as "Father cannot have more than 50% custody on any given month". Father now takes advantage of the omission. Chris DIDN'T BOTHER TO CHALLENGE OR REVIEW THE FINAL DRAFT! This wrecked the livelihood of my child and me and billed me for the time he never worked. During my most vulnerable periods of 3 years, Chris has cheated me out of thousands of dollars on several occasions by overcharged fees, and for works he never performed. It seems whatever comes along from the opposition lawyer, Chris either ignores or accepts, always kept me in the dark and only for me to find out after the facts that ruled in favor of the other party. My current husband submitted financial documents during discoveries, but Chris's people still asked him for them. The Motion to Quash that Chris filed for my current husband was filed after the 10 days allowable grace period. Now I know Chris did many things to take advantage of me when I was most fragile and desperate.
24 November 2025
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