Christopher Hill, Attorney
- Email: chris@marcushillattorney.com
Christopher Hill is originally from Miami, Florida. He attended Florida State University for his undergraduate education where he double majored in English Literature and International Affairs. After earning his bachelor's degree, he joined the Peace Corps where he served in Ghana for two years.
After returning from the Peace Corps Chris headed to Law School with a full scholarship to the Florida State University College of Law. While in law school, he worked as a law clerk at an appellate firm where he did case research and helped write appellate briefs. He received a book award', or the top grade in his class, for a Criminal Litigation skills course and went on to work as a Bar Certified Legal Intern at the Public Defender's Office in Tallahassee, Florida. Chris was given a full caseload at the Public Defender's Office where he mainly worked in the traffic division. He took and passed the North Carolina Bar exam and became a licensed attorney in good standing in 2023.
Chris decided to practice law to help protect people's rights and to help navigate, what is often, one of the most difficult times in a person's life. He also had been listening to uncle Marcus's stories since birth and thought it sounded like fun. He was right!
Chris focuses on Criminal/traffic law, and Estate Planning.
Carolyn B. Winfrey, Attorney
Carolyn B. Winfrey is a Durham native and lifelong resident of North Carolina. She was raised in northern Durham by loving parents and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in May of 1983. She received her Juris Doctor in Law from North Carolina Central University School of Law in May of 1990. She was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in March of 1991. While in law school, Carolyn was a member of the Moot Court Team, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, Standards Committee, Constitution Committee, Secretary of the Women's Caucus and a Student Bar Association Representative. After graduation from NCCU Law School, she worked at the law school in the position of Academic Development Specialist and instructor where she was responsible for students admitted to the law school through the Performance Based Admissions Program. She is a member of the Durham County Bar Association and the Durham County Criminal Defense Bar.
Upon leaving her position at NCCU School of Law, Carolyn successfully practiced law as a General Practitioner in Durham where she concentrated in Real Estate Law, Estate Law, Corporate Law, Domestic Law, Personal Injury Law, Foreclosure Law, Special Proceedings, Small Claims, Guardian Ad Litem proceedings and Traffic Law. She has served as a speaker at numerous legal seminars for real estate law.
In 2004, Carolyn joined the Durham County District Attorney's Office where she prosecuted Domestic Violence cases. During her time in the District Attorney's Office, Carolyn worked with numerous agencies to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault and educate the public about these issues. After leaving the District Attorney's Office in 2006, Carolyn again practiced law as a general practitioner while actively staying involved with domestic violence and sexual assault issues. She introduced the W.A.V.E. Program (Wiping out Abuse and Violence through Education) into the Durham County and Granville County School System. The program was created to teach our youth not only about domestic violence and sexual assault but also teen dating violence, internet safety, cyber bullying, bullying, sexting, gangs and suicide among other things. She also worked at Families Living Violence Free in Granville County, NC as the Youth Outreach Coordinator for several years where she was responsible for counseling and outreach to youth affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and child abuse.
Carolyn joined our team in December 2016 and began work in criminal law including Domestic Violence, Traffic and DWI Law.
Kim Crittenton, Office Manager
- Email: Kim@marcushillattorney.com
Kim Crittenton lives in Rougemont, NC, but was born and raised in Durham. She has worked in the law office of Marcus Hill since 2004, serves as the Office Manager, and also manages the out-of-county and out-of-state cases for Marcus.
Kim's warm smile and caring heart help make her one of the friendliest people you'll meet. She thoroughly enjoys meeting and assisting clients.
With two lovely daughters and a son who are the light of her life, Kim enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys listening to music and hiking. Kim adores dogs. She has 3 of them that she loves to play with and spoil.
Tania Diaz, Secretary
- Email: tania@marcushillattorney.com
Tania is from Honduras, she has lived in the United States for more than 25 years, she is married and has two wonderful children. Tania is bilingual speaking both Spanish and English. She has a black belt in Taekwondo and, together with her husband, they own International Taekwondo Institute, a studio here in Durham. Tania enjoys working with the Hispanic community and helping them access and understand the judicial system and process.
Tania es de Honduras, ha vivido en los Estados Unidos por más de 25 años, está casada y tiene dos hijos maravillosos. Tania es bilingüe y habla tanto español como inglés. Tiene un cinturón negro en Taekwondo y, junto con su esposo, son dueños del Instituto Internacional de Taekwondo, un estudio aquà en Durham. A Tania le gusta trabajar con la comunidad hispana y ayudarles a acceder y comprender el sistema judicial y el proceso.
Christian Monroe, Bookkeeper
Christian Monroe lives in a small town known as Youngsville, NC. He obtained his degree in Meteorology with a minor in Statistics from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Although he comes from a completely different field, he does transfer so much needed skills that are essential to the bookkeeping and administrative functions of the law firm.
Christian is a highly dedicated, punctual, and hardworking individual who does everything he can to get the job done. When he is not busy, Christian enjoys doing his creative and artistic pursuits, such as calligraphy and playing music on the flute and the piano
Wilfred Drake (Of-Counsel)
- Email: wfdrakeone@gmail.com
Wil is a semi-retired attorney who has been practicing for over 40 years. He works closely with Chris in the estate planning practice, offering his knowledge and advice in the field of estate planning and administration. Wil has decided to turn over his practice and all his files to us while remaining available for consultations and allowing us to tap into his wealth of knowledge.
Wil began practicing in Durham in 1979; Wil is married with 3 adult children. He received his bachelor's degree in economics from Alfred University, and his law degree as well as a master's degree in Tax from the College of William and Mary.
