About Christopher
Christopher Adkins built his academic foundation across several institutions and disciplines. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University in 1999, completed a J.D. at Oklahoma City University School of Law in 2003, followed by a Master of Science in Criminal Justice at Boston University in 2008, and later pursued a Certificate in Terrorism Studies at the University of St. Andrews in 2010. Those credentials trace a steady interest in criminal justice, law and public safety that runs through his career.
After law school, Adkins moved into roles that combined law enforcement and military service. He served as a police officer in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department beginning in 2007. Two years later he joined the North Carolina Army National Guard as an engineer officer, a role he maintained while transitioning into full-time legal practice. In 2014 he opened Adkins Law PLLC and took on the role of partner and lawyer at that firm.
Adkins’ early work in policing and his service with the National Guard inform the practical side of his legal work. He maintains certifications tied to impaired-driving investigation and chemical analysis. Those certifications include Alcosensor/ASTD approval through North Carolina DHHS, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing credentials from NHTSA, and DWI/DUI Chemical Analyst certification for the Intox EC/IR II from North Carolina DHHS. The combination of field experience and technical credentialing shapes how he approaches cases that involve roadside testing and forensic chemical evidence.
Professional membership has been a steady component of Adkins’ profile. Since 2014 he has been a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association and the North Carolina Bar Association. His ties to uniformed service and law enforcement extend through membership in the North Carolina National Guard Association since 2009 and the Fraternal Order of Police since 2007. These affiliations place him at the intersection of military, policing and legal communities in the state.
Colleagues describe Adkins as someone who draws on both operational and courtroom perspectives when preparing a case. He has handled matters that require understanding of police procedure, evidence collection and laboratory analysis. That background informs how he evaluates case strategy and interprets technical reports.
Adkins is licensed to practice in North Carolina. At Adkins Law PLLC he handles criminal defense and DWI matters for clients in state courts and administrative proceedings.
