About Chittum Law
About The Founder
Tom Chittum is an Attorney; an Adjunct Law Professor; a retired Federal Law Enforcement Leader; and a former Public Safety Tech Executive. He teaches “Firearms Law & the Second Amendment” at UNLV’s Boyd School of Law. He proudly served the U.S. for almost 27 years, retiring from the Department of Justice as Associate Deputy Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives (ATF). He was also the Senior Vice President of Forensic Services at SoundThinking, Inc., a leading public safety technology company and the maker of ShotSpotter. He was born and raised in West Virginia. He has a BA from Marshall University, an MS from Eastern Kentucky University, and a JD from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where he was an editor on law review.
About The Firm
Chittum Law is built on a deep foundation of experience in investigations, government operations, federal law, forensics, corporate leadership, and academia. Based on Tom’s broad, high-level operational and policy roles, and extensive national network, the firm offers insights into public safety, criminal justice, regulatory frameworks, and government relations. Whether in matters of public safety, technology, leadership, corporate responsibility, legal compliance, criminal prosecution, or firearms or explosives law, Chittum Law provides a spectrum of services—legal consulting, internal investigations, expert witness testimony, training, and government relations—delivering strategic, experience-driven solutions. Clients receive tailored service to address their complex legal and operational challenges, with precision and vision.
About The Logo
The law is both a “sword” and a “shield.” In the logo, the rifle is symbolic of the sword and the badge design is symbolic of a shield. They are also symbolic of Tom’s career in federal law enforcement, the rifle representing both the firearm he carried throughout his career and the laws he specialized in and enforced; the badge representing the badge he carried. The colors evoke gunmetal and a wooden stock. The Kentucky long rifle is a historical reference, paying homage to his upbringing in Appalachia, and its heritage and tradition. The star and stripes are refences to America, but also have personal familial significance. The “C” is for Chittum, of course. And the font: Americana.
Education & Licenses
Education
- B.A., 1997, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
- M.S., 2007, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY
- J.D., 2013, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bar Admissions
- Commonwealth of Kentucky
- State of West Virginia
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Eastern District of Kentucky
Memberships
- Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
- International Association of Chief's of Police (IACP)
- Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)
- National District Attorney's Association (NDAA)