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Christian Nathaniel Siewers Jr

Siewers Law Office
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI ...
  • North Carolina
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Biography

Graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School (1997), Wake Forest University (2001), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (2005).

In 2006, appointed Assistant Prosecutor for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

In 2007, named Outstanding Prosecutor for WNC by the Western North Carolina Crime Victims' Coalition.

In 2008, opened law office dedicated solely to fighting to protect the constitutional and other legal rights of all people facing charges or allegations in state or tribal court.

Currently represents enrolled members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in all types of Cherokee Tribal Court proceedings, including criminal, traffic, divorce, custody, juvenile, and estates.

Represents tribal government employees accused of violations of the Tribal Personnel Manual to see they are treated with the fairness, respect and dignity they deserve.

Represents individuals charged in criminal, traffic, juvenile, and DSS proceedings in Swain, Jackson, Graham and surrounding counties in the 30th Judicial District.

Contact information: phone 828-788-5059; fax 828-497-7200; e-mail siewerslaw@hotmail.com.

Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D | Law
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Published: Balancing a Colonial Past With a Multicultural Future: Maori Customary Title in the Foreshore and Seabed After Ngati Apa, 30 N.C. J. Int'l L. & Comm. Reg. 253 (2004)
Honors: Dean's List; Honors Writing Scholar
Activities: North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation, Note and Comment Editor
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Wake Forest University
B.A | History
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Honors: cum laude; Dean's List; Wake Forest Study Abroad Scholarship
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Professional Experience
Attorney at Law
Siewers Law Office
- Current
Assistant Prosecutor, Office of the Tribal Prosecutor
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Guest, The State of Things
WUNC Public Radio
Invited Presenter
Miccosukee Indian Law Conference, Miami FL
Balancing a Colonial Past With a Multicultural Future: Maori Customary Title in the Foreshore and Seabed After Ngati Apa
N.C. Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation
Awards
Outstanding Prosecutor
Western North Carolina Crime Victims' Coalition
Professional Associations
North Carolina 30th District Bar
Member
Current
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North Carolina Bar Association
Member
Current
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The Cherokee Court Bar
Member
Current
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Cherokee Tribal Court Bar
Member
- Current
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North Carolina State Bar
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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Cherokee Tribal Court
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Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    DUI & DWI
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Juvenile Law
    Native American Law
Contact & Map
Post Office Box 401
Cherokee, NC 28719
Telephone: (828) 788-5059