Why I Switched Sides; From Prosecutor to Criminal Defense Counsel featuring Christon Halkiotis

Christon Halkiotis explains why she attends court every day and the importance of bringing kindness to the legal profession.

Christon Halkiotis, a North Carolina Central School of Law graduate, explains the best way to get trial experience and why she opened her criminal defense firm after 15 years as a prosecutor.

Why I Switched Sides; From Prosecutor to Criminal Defense Counsel featuring Christon Halkiotis

<iframe width="100%" height="180" frameborder="no" scrolling="no" seamless src="https://share.transistor.fm/e/e1ace013"></iframe>

‍

Why I Switched Sides; From Prosecutor to Criminal Defense Counsel featuring Christon HalkiotisWhy I Switched Sides; From Prosecutor to Criminal Defense Counsel featuring Christon Halkiotis

About This Episode

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

‍

*

‍

You Are A Lawyer is hosted by Kyla Denanyoh.  Follow the podcast:

‍

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youarealawyer/

‍

Twitter:  https://twitter.com/YouAreA_Lawyer

‍

Website: https://www.youarealawyer.com

‍

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ab4nY870PDw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

‍

Recent Episodes

Recent Episodes

How Law School Helped Me Find My Seat at the Table featuring Kyla Denanyoh

Kyla Denanyoh discusses her life after law school and the journey to creating the podcast.
Read and listen here
EpisodesAboutContact me

©2025 You Are A Lawyer LLC.
All rights reserved.