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    South Carolina Has 1294 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3976 Reviews

    Edward William Martin

    Edward William Martin

    5.045 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Review: "Ed was able to get me the best possible outcome. He was very helpful and informative. Thank you Ed!"
    Rating:  7.5
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    John Belton White

    John Belton White

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Managing Shareholder John B. White Jr.’s legal career spans 40 years and has resulted in hundreds of jury trials with numerous verdicts and successful settlements, including a $327-million jury verdict against Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals ...
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Joseph Farnsworth

    Daniel Joseph Farnsworth

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 46 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: Growing up on a cattle farm, I learned the value of hard work and to stand up for those getting pushed around. It takes a strong fighting spirit to go after those that take advantage of others. You'll find skill, determination and genuine compasio...
    Rating:  10
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    Charlie Hiram Williams

    Charlie Hiram Williams

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Charlie H. Williams III is the founder of The Williams Firm and a third-generation attorney with a deep commitment to justice and community service. With nearly 15 years of experience, Charlie has built a reputation for skillfully handling persona...
    Rating:  8.9
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    William James Luse

    William James Luse

    5.08 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: I have dedicated my career to representing people and not corporations. I take pride in getting to know each client's story; whether it is their inability to play with their grandchildren after suffering a back injury or the humility from being wr...
    Rating:  10
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    James M. Morton

    James M. Morton

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding and Traffic Ticket and more
    Review: "I recently hired James Morton for defense of a very minor misdemeanor charge. Though it would have been very easy to simply pay a very small fine and move on, I wanted a vigorous defense against what I viewed as an unwarranted charge. Jim kept m..."
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    Randy Chambers

    Randy Chambers

    5.05 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I am a trial lawyer. I represent people, never corporations or insurance companies. I fight for people in criminal, famly and civil courts. Upon graduation from law school in 1988, I spent four years on active duty as a Navy JAG Officer. I represe...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Thomas C. Nelson

    Thomas C. Nelson

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Tom Nelson is a Charleston attorney who practices in the areas of general civil litigation, real estate litigation, personal injury, business law, criminal defense, and family law. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Mr. Nelson graduated from ...
    Rating:  10
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    Natasha M. Hanna

    Natasha M. Hanna

    5.014 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: I am an advocate, a trial laywer, a trustee, a commissioner, a business owner, a counselor, a wife, a mother and a daughter. I am truly passionate about helping people and this is why we are so successful. I know people and I understand problems. ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Jeffrey T. Lucas

    Jeffrey T. Lucas

    5.05 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born in Lancaster, South Carolina and grew up several miles away in the small town of Great Falls. I graduated from Great Falls High School in 2006 with honors. Following high school, I studied political science and pre-law at Coastal Caroli...
    Rating:  8.0
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    S. Jahue (Jake) Moore

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    S. Jahue (Jake) Moore

    3.33 reviews
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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, State, Local And Municipal Law
    Rating:  8.5
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    Frederick W. Riesen

    Frederick W. Riesen

    5.07 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: In addition to practicing law, I was elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the South Carolina association of Justice ("SCAJ"). I've also taught Criminal Law and Evidence at one of the local colleges. Outside of work, my interests include ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Cameron Jane Blazer

    Cameron Jane Blazer

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, I often meet my clients at their darkest moments. My job is to shine a light—on overlooked facts, on helpful resources, on legal rights—and help to lift that darkness. It is challenging work I feel privileged to do....
    Rating:  9.7
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    Gregory Dean Ammons

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    Gregory Dean Ammons

    4.812 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    We help clients deal with the legal challenges that come with criminal charges.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Charles Molony Condon

    Charles Molony Condon

    5.035 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I highly recommend Charles Condon as he excelled in every area of my case. Charles was the third lawyer I hired in my legal matter, so I learned the hard way that the lawyer you choose makes an enormous difference in the outcome of your case. Char..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    John M Mussetto

    John M Mussetto

    4.851 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: John was born and raised in Greeville and is proud to call the Upstate home. John attended Furman University before attending law school at Mississippi College School of Law. John returned to the Upstate in 2008 and began a clerkship with The Hono...
    Rating:  7.6
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    John Charles Bateman

    John Charles Bateman

    5.031 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: John enjoys travel, having studied abroad in England, India, and Japan. He enjoys international cuisine and wine, and spending time with his wife, Eva, and their young children.
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Leigh Leventis

    Joseph Leigh Leventis

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: A lifelong resident of Columbia, South Carolina, Joe holds both a B.S. (2009) and a J.D. (2013) from the University of South Carolina. While attending law school, Joe served as a law clerk at the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office; after gr...
    Rating:  8.2
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    G. David Seay

    G. David Seay

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: David Seay Jr. has been practicing law in Greenville South Carolina for 20 years. When you need the assistance of an experienced trial attorney, please give us a call at the Seay Law Firm. We are ready to help you navigate your way through the jud...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Chester Leroy Palumbo

    Chester Leroy Palumbo

    5.018 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am an experienced trial lawyer with over 40 jury trials as lead counsel. I consider every case on an individual basis and understand that every client has specific goals and expectations for their case and try to tailor my case strategy to effec...
    Rating:  8.7
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