Christopher A. Beechler
Hire a Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Chris Beechler is a board-certified specialist in state and federal criminal law in North Carolina. A lawyer can only earn this certification after demonstrating exceptional knowledge within the field coupled with sufficient experience in a range of legal actions, including trials and appellate experience. This distinction is held by only a handful of attorneys in the Winston-Salem area.
Chris Beechler has been practicing criminal law in North Carolina for over 20 years. He represents clients throughout North Carolina's state courts, all three federal district courts, and the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Chris represents clients charged with any criminal offense. He has tried dozens of jury trials to verdict in multiple jurisdictions. Recent trials include: Sex Offenses, RICO violations, and Homicide. Chris is a frequent speaker / presenter on various criminal law topics.
Chris Beechler has earned the AV Preeminent recognition of his peers in Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Ratings, an honor given to a mere 5 percent of lawyers in America. He is a dedicated lawyer you can trust with your liberties and livelihood.
- Wake Forest University School of Law
- J.D. (2001) | Law
- The Citadel
- B.A. (1995) | English
- Honors: cum laude
- Partner
- Beechler Tomberlin, PLLC
- - Current
- Owner
- Law Offices of Christopher A. Beechler, P.C.
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- Protecting the Liberty Interest
- North Carolina Bar Association Foundation - CLE
- Men Have Issues, Too!
- North Carolina Bar Association Foundation - CLE
- Protecting the Liberty Interest, Criminal Issues with Audio and Video Recordings
- Criminal Law in NC, Annual Meeting
- Criminal Law for Family Lawyers, Annual Meeting
- Board-Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law
- North Carolina State Bar
- 10 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Since 2014
- Legal Elite
- Business North Carolina
- Annual statewide ballot voted on by NC attorneys; 2011, 2016, 2022
- Client's Choice Award 5.0/5.0
- Avvo
- Since 2016
- AV Preeminent
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Services
- 2013-2018; Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
- State Bar of North Carolina  # 27708
- Member
- Current
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Criminal Law Division: Chair 2011-2012; Vice Chair 2010-2011; Treasurer 2009-2010; Secretary 2008-2009
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Member
- - Current
- North Carolina
- North Carolina State Bar
- ID Number: 27708
- 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle & Western Districts of North Carolina
- Free Consultation
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- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- DUI & DWI
- Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
- Federal Criminal Defense
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. can a 20 year old go to jail if he gets a 17 year old pregnant ?
- A: No (usually). The age of consent in NC is 16. However, there are 2 general exceptions.
14-27.32. Sexual activity with a student.
(a) If a defendant, who is a teacher, school administrator, student teacher, school safety officer, or coach, at any age, or who is other school personnel, and who is at least four years older than the victim engages in vaginal intercourse or a sexual act with a victim who is a student, at any time during or after the time the defendant and victim were present together in the same school, but before the victim ceases to be a student, the defendant is guilty of a Class G felony, except when the defendant is lawfully married to the student. The term "same ... Read More
- Q. can i ask a clerk of court why someone is on probation and terms of their probation
- A: Yes. Most criminal files are public records maintained by the clerk of court in any North Carolina County. The clerk's office can provide case specifics about convictions, punishments and probation. You can also pay for a copy of a criminal file.
- Q. I have a pending case ..I'm currently in drug treatment and my center sent in documentation. Now I dont see my case
- A: If you didn't speak directly with the district attorney's office, you might have been marked absent in which case an order for arrest may have been issued. You can call the clerk of court of the county in which you're charged, and a deputy clerk can verify that for you. If there is an order for your arrest for failing to appear in court, you can hire an attorney to attempt to have the order recalled and to set a new court date.
Good luck!