Growing up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kris graduated from Frank W. Cox High School in 1984. He excelled academically and athletically while becoming an undefeated AAA State Wrestling Champion and being awarded the school’s designation as Best All-Around Senior Athlete.

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Thereafter, he attended the University of Virginia on a full NCAA athletic scholarship. He obtained many Dean’s List designations and also received the distinction of twice being named to the Atlantic Coast Conference athletic/academic Honor Roll.

He was a four year wrestling team letterman, twice voted team captain and a participant in the NCAA Division I National Championship. Immediately after graduating from UVA, Kris attended the George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia. After graduating from law school in the spring of 1992, Kris spent the summer in Chapel Hill, NC preparing to take the North Carolina Bar Exam offered in July, 1992.

He currently serves as Chairman of the Pastoral Council of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church located in Kitty Hawk, NC and resides on the Outer Banks with his wife, Melissa, and their four children.

Kris John Felthousen grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia and the George Mason University School of Law. He serves as chairman of the Pastoral Council of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and lives with his wife, Melissa, and their four children.

Law Office of Kris Felthousen, Criminal, DWI Attorney Outer Banks

Kris John Felthousen grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He attended the University of Virginia and the George Mason University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Melissa, and their four children.

Kris J. Felthousen has been providing competent and successful criminal defense representation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for over 29 years. During that time, he has advocated for thousands of people who have found themselves alleged to have committed an infraction, misdemeanor and/or felony offense(s).

Attorney Felthousen became licensed to practice law in North Carolina in 1992. He became partner in the Kitty Hawk, NC law firm of Gaw and Felthousen in 1995 before departing to join the longstanding Manteo, NC office of Aldridge, Seawell and Khoury.

This move was made in order to merge large criminal defense practices and to facilitate the retirement of long time Dare County criminal defense attorney, Irvin Aldridge. Kris had been a partner in an Aldridge namesake firm for 10 years before deciding to open his own office in 2009 in order to continue his main focus of providing only criminal defense representation.

Kris provides criminal defense representation on North Carolina's Outer Banks. He previously was a partner at Gaw and Felthousen, joined Aldridge, Seawell and Khoury, and was a partner in an Aldridge-named firm before opening his own office.

Kris provides criminal defense representation on North Carolina's Outer Banks. He previously served as an associate partner at Gaw and Felthousen Law Firm, joined Aldridge, Seawell and Khoury Law Firm, and was a partner in an Aldridge-named firm before opening his own office.

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Kris’s campaign for district court judge District 1 in North Carolina is his first run for public office.

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As a criminal defense attorney for approximately 30 years, represented clients in district and superior courts in cases involving traffic violations, impaired driving, drug offenses, misdemeanors, felonies, and first-degree murder charges.

He also previously served as president of the North Carolina First Judicial District Bar Association.

- As a criminal defense attorney for approximately 30 years, represented clients in district and superior courts in cases involving traffic violations, impaired driving, drug offenses, misdemeanors, felonies, and first-degree murder charges.
- He also previously served as president of the North Carolina First Judicial District Bar Association.

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As of January 5, 2026, Kris John Felthousen did not have a website or any information online.

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Serves as chair of the pastoral council at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

Previously served as president of the First Flight Rotary Club and has volunteered as a youth sports coach.

- Serves as chair of the pastoral council at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.
- Previously served as president of the First Flight Rotary Club and has volunteered as a youth sports coach.

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Kris John Felthousen

Kris has represented people for practically every type of criminal allegation stemming from what might be considered a minor traffic violation to jury trial representation for the most serious of criminal charges, first degree murder. In addition, he has a wealth of experience in representing those charged with Driving While Impaired (DWI) offenses and controlled substance violations. As a result of practicing law within a world renowned vacation destination, Kris has had the privilege of representing people annually from nearly all 50 of the United States as well as commonly representing people from the Latino community due to his ability to speak Spanish and interpret for the court.

Served as a partner in an Aldridge-named law firm for 10 years, providing legal representation to clients.

Has provided criminal defense representation on North Carolina's Outer Banks for over 29 years, representing people accused of infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies.

Represents people charged with driving-while-impaired offenses and controlled-substance violations.

Served as a partner at the Kitty Hawk law firm Gaw and Felthousen beginning in 1995, providing legal representation to clients.

Opened a law office in 2009 focused exclusively on criminal defense.

- Has provided criminal defense representation on North Carolina's Outer Banks for over 29 years, representing people accused of infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies.
- Represents people charged with driving-while-impaired offenses and controlled-substance violations.
- Served as a partner at the Kitty Hawk law firm Gaw and Felthousen beginning in 1995, providing legal representation to clients.
- Opened a law office in 2009 focused exclusively on criminal defense.

As of January 5, 2026, Kris John Felthousen’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Serves as chairman of the Pastoral Council of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Kitty Hawk.

An active member in the community, Kris is a past President of the First Flight Rotary Club located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, a member of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce and a youth sports coach. He currently serves as Chairman of the Pastoral Council of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church located in Kitty Hawk, NC and resides on the Outer Banks with his wife, Melissa, and their four children.

Kris John Felthousen attended the University of Virginia and earned a law degree from the George Mason University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Melissa, and their four children.

Kris had been a partner in an Aldridge namesake firm for 10 years before deciding to open his own office in 2009 in order to continue his main focus of providing only criminal defense representation.

Kris John Felthousen provides criminal defense representation on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. He previously was a partner at Gaw and Felthousen and later joined Aldridge, Seawell and Khoury before opening his own office.

Has been licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 1992.

Served as a partner at the Kitty Hawk law firm Gaw and Felthousen beginning in 1995.

Served as a partner at Aldridge, Seawell and Khoury for 10 years.

Opened a law office in 2009 focused exclusively on criminal defense representation.

Has represented people accused of offenses ranging from traffic violations to first-degree murder, including driving while impaired and controlled-substance cases.

Served as president of the First Flight Rotary Club in Kill Devil Hills.

Belongs to the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce.

Kris Felthousen is from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Virginia and a law degree from George Mason University. He and his wife, Melissa, have four children and attend Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

Kris is a criminal defense attorney. He has been providing criminal defense representation on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for over 29 years. He became licensed to practice law in North Carolina in 1992. He became a partner in the Kitty Hawk law firm of Gaw and Felthousen in 1995. He later joined the Manteo office of Aldridge, Seawell and Khoury. He was a partner in that firm for 10 years before opening his own office in 2009. 

Kris has been a criminal defense attorney for over 30 years.

As a criminal defense attorney with over 29 years of experience, Felthousen has represented thousands of clients in various criminal cases, ranging from minor traffic violations to serious charges like first-degree murder, and has significant experience with DWI and controlled substance violations. He is also noted for his ability to serve clients from diverse backgrounds, including the Latino community, due to his Spanish language skills.

Active member of the community, serving as past President of the First Flight Rotary Club, a member of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, a youth sports coach, and Chairman of the Pastoral Council of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.

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- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 

Judge who handles majority of trial level cases.