Adkins & Purkey, PLLC · Locust, North Carolina
Modern counsel.
Proven advocacy.
Family law, DWI and traffic defense, wills and estates, and civil litigation for families, individuals and businesses in Locust, Albemarle, Stanly County and the greater Uwharrie region.
How we help
Practice areas & legal guides
Every card opens a complete, plain-English guide written by our attorneys — the law, the process, real numbers and the next step.
Child Custody
Best interests, mediation, schedules and changing an order.
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Child Support
The income-shares formula and the 2027 Guidelines.
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Property Division
Equitable distribution of the house, retirement and debt.
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Alimony & PSS
Dependent spouses, misconduct and how long support lasts.
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Divorce from Bed & Board
North Carolina’s fault-based legal separation.
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Alienation of Affection
Suing — or defending against — a heart-balm claim.
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DWI Defense
Tests, license revocations, sentencing levels and defenses.
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Traffic Tickets
DMV points, insurance points, PJCs and suspensions.
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Wills, Trusts & Estates
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate.
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Civil Litigation
Contract, property, business and injury lawsuits.
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A different kind of law firm
Real people. Straight answers.
Legal problems land on real families — parents, grandparents, small-business owners, people who drive to work every morning. We explain the law in plain English, tell you what we honestly think, and build a plan around your life, not just your file.
Know your options, the likely path and the costs before you commit.
Evidence, deadlines and strategy organized from day one.
Families we serve
Protecting what matters most
Whether you are separating after twenty years, raising children in two homes, planning for grandchildren, defending a DWI or fighting for money you’re owed, you deserve counsel who answers the phone and knows the local courts. Adkins & Purkey handles cases in the Stanly County courthouse in Albemarle and in Cabarrus, Union and Montgomery counties every week.
You’ll work directly with Chris Adkins or Chris Purkey — not a call center.
Local counsel, close to home
Rooted in the Uwharrie region
Our office is on West Main Street in downtown Locust, minutes from Albemarle, Midland, Mount Pleasant and Mint Hill. We meet in person, by phone or by video.
From the legal library
Popular guides
Child Custody in North Carolina
Best interests, mediation, schedules and how judges decide.
Read the guide →DWI in North Carolina & Stanly County
Arrest to sentencing: tests, levels, license and defenses.
Read the guide →Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and probate in plain English.
Read the guide →Questions we hear every week
Before you call
Where is Adkins & Purkey located?
Our office is at 217 W. Main Street, Locust, NC 28097. We serve clients across Stanly, Cabarrus, Union and Montgomery counties.
What kinds of cases do you handle?
Family law (custody, child support, divorce, alimony, property division, alienation of affection), DWI and traffic tickets, criminal defense, wills, trusts and estates, civil litigation, contracts, employment matters, real estate closings and veterans’ matters.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call or text (704) 880-9388, or use the request form on our contact page. Tell us the type of matter, the county and any upcoming court date.
Can I talk with someone right now?
Ask Woody, our Uwharrie Bigfoot site guide, any general question about North Carolina law — he’ll point you to the right guide. For advice about your situation, call or text the office.
Do you handle cases outside Stanly County?
Yes. We regularly appear in Cabarrus, Union and Montgomery counties, and our sister firm Adkins Law serves Huntersville and the Lake Norman area.
Ready when you are
Let’s talk about your next step
Call or text the Locust office. Tell us the issue, the county and any deadline — we’ll explain how we can help.