Christopher A. Wellborn - Rock Hill, SC
Attorney at Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A.
Criminal Law Lawyers in Rock Hill, SC
1169 Ebenezer Road Rock Hill, SC 29732
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37
Years
Experience
Rock Hill Criminal Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/29/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Law
- DUI/DWI
- Traffic Violations
- White Collar Crimes
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Rock Hill Criminal Defense Law Firm
Located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Christopher A. Wellborn, P.A., is the only law firm in the area that devotes 100% of its practice to criminal defense. No matter the nature of your criminal charge, including DUI, drug charges, robbery, child abuse, or juvenile delinquency, contact the firm for a free initial consultation.
Attorney Christopher A. Wellborn, earned his law degree in 1988 from the University of San Diego School of Law after receiving a bachelor of arts from Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. A long-time resident of South Carolina, Wellborn is committed to serving the people of his area.
Christopher A. Wellborn is the current president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has served on the board of directors and executive committee of The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is also a founding member and past President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is a past President of the York County Bar Association, and is active in the South Carolina Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker at seminars on Criminal Law topics both on a state and national level.
Former York County Prosecutor
Before opening his criminal defense law firm in 1997, Christopher A. Wellborn worked extensively in criminal law, including serving as prosecutor for York County. There, he prosecuted a whole range of crimes, from DUI to burglary to murder. This experience as a prosecutor gives him unusual insight into the criminal justice system, which he uses on behalf of criminal defendants.
Thirty years after graduating from law school, Attorney Christopher A. Wellborn currently handles cases throughout South Carolina in state, federal, juvenile, and magistrate courts. He is the only attorney in the area, outside of public defenders, who devotes his entire practice to criminal defense.
Attorney Christopher A. Wellborn is deeply rooted within the community he serves. He speaks frequently at seminars, discussing criminal defense topics. A founding member and former president of South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, he is well-known and respected by area judges, lawyers, court staff, police officials, counselors, therapists, and other professionals. He belongs to the York County Bar Association, the South Carolina Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Christopher A. Wellborn is a recipient of the Champion of Justice Legal Award bestowed by the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- President’s Award, South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1999
- Champion of Justice Legal Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2018
- Robert C. Heeney Award, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2019
Other Sources of Feedback About Christopher A. Wellborn
Included on the 2026 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2024 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2023 South Carolina Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of San Diego School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 1988
J.D.
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University of San Diego School of Law,
San Diego,
California, 1988
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Non Legal Education
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Bates College,
Lewiston,
Maine, 1983
B.A.
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Bates College,
Lewiston,
Maine, 1983
Past Positions
- Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Assistant Solicitor, 1989 - 1990
Bar Admissions
- South Carolina, 1989
- U.S. District Court District of South Carolina, 1990
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1991
Other Affiliations
- South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Founding Member)
- South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Current Member of the board of directors)
- South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2002 - 2003 (President)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, current President as of July 27
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2010 - 2016 (Board of Directors)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Task Force on Restoration of Rights
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Corrections Committee
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Public Defense Committee
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Mental Health Committee
- York County Bar Association, 1993 - 1994 (President)
- South Carolina Bar, Criminal Law Section, 2001 - 2002 (Chairman)
- York County Young Lawyers Association (Member)
- York County Public Defenders Corporation, 1990 - 2007 (Member, Board of Directors)
- York County Hospice, 1990 - 1994 (Member, Board of Directors)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta
Contact
1169 Ebenezer Road
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Phone: 803-746-4302
Fax: (803) 980-0952
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.wellbornlawfirm.com
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