Christon Halkiotis - Solo Practitioner and Lawyer

Christon Halkiotis always knew that she wanted to become a prosecutor. After interning with the District Attorney’s office as a 3L, Christon Halkiotis excelled as a prosecutor where she participated in more than 300 bench trials and 35 jury trials. In 2019, Christon Halkiotis opened her law firm where she serves criminal defense clients. 

Listen to learn:

How to be a zealous advocate for your client
The importance of the personal relationships between lawyers and criminal defendants (and having a physical office for clients to visit)
How to become a court-appointed attorney on the North Carolina Capital Defense Roster

We also discuss:

The power shift from being a prosecutor to working in criminal defense
The difference between bench trials and jury trials
The prestige of being admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States Bar

Christon Halkiotis is licensed to practice law in North Carolina. Learn more about Christon Halkiotis:  

Instagram: @cshlawpllc.com

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