Tristan M Shaffer

Tristan M Shaffer

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chapin, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

PO Box 1027, Chapin, SC

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 16 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Tristan M. Shaffer Attorney at Law

PO Box 1027, Chapin, SC, 29036

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Tristan M Shaffer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 5, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

great

hes my dad and hes on another level hes just build different and he has won so many time hes just great and he does so good being a dad

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Determined and dedicated

After careful review of the details of my case Mr. Shaffer decided to take it. He was straightforward and didn't tell me things that he thought I wanted to hear. He took the time to explain the law to me and ensured me the law was on my side. People need to feel that they have someone on their side a...s well when they need legal representation . With his help and dedication the courts then saw that my convictions of 25 years and 15 years we're both unlawful and in doing so the court overturned both convictions. I had never met a lawyer that was for his clients like mr. Shaffer. I wish we had more attorneys like Tristan in our legal system to ensure that all people receive Justice.

Posted by Shawn | August 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

If I could rate Mr. Shaffer as a 6 star I would do so. In March of 2017, I was charged with two felony counts of Domestic violence of a high and agervated nature. Obviously I highly disagreed with what I was facing. So I hired Tristan Shaffer, after several meetings with other lawyers. From day one h...e was one of the most understanding and open minded person I've met In my life, he sees both sides of your situation. He was always available if I needed to ask questions, or if I was concerned about something, there were also a couple of weekends that I was able to contact him, from what I have researched that's very rare for an attorney to be available over the weekend. He obviously worked his tail off for my case because He was able to get one of the 2 charges I had completely dismissed which then left me with 1 high and aggravated nature at that time, he was able to get that charge dropped to a second degree assault and battery which is a misdemeanor. I was looking at a 40 year sentence With the 2 original charges combined. He is a straight to the point aggressive lawyer in the courtroom who makes very good points and is able to backup his research and is always prepared , And from what I witnessed I saw that he also had good relationships with the prosecutors of the state which to me is very important, I cannot thank Mr. Shaffer enough, he was great with my family as well as with me. I highly recommend Mr. Shaffer for anyone who has any kind of criminal charges pending against them. He literally saved my reputation and my job, And now because of him me and my wife are able to move on from all of this. Thank you again Mr. Shaffer.

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Tristan M Shaffer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Appeals lawyer | Sep 28

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Sean Cleary

Appeals lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Appeals lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Bobby Frederick

Appeals lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tristan is a brilliant advocate, and I recommend him to anyone who needs help with their appeal or post conviction matter."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community"

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Nathanael Prada

Unknown lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Tristan's answers on Avvo are insightful and well thought out."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Defender of the Year, South Carolina Public Defender Association

2013

Top Contributor, Avvo

2008

CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Advanced Evidence, CALI

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Owner, Shaffer Law Firm

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Axelrod & Associates, PA

2012 - 2012

Of Counsel, Dessausure Law Firm

2010 - 2011

Appellate Defender, SC Appellate Defense

2009 - 2010

Assistant Public Defender, Richland County Public Defender

Associations

2011 - Present

South Carolina Association for Justice

2011 - Present

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

R.[Redacted to protect privacy]

Settlement of $750,000.00

City of Columbia v. S. [Redacted to protect Identity]

Reversal of conviction

State v. Bonner, 400 S.C. 561, 735 S.E.2d 525 (2012)

Client was given a new sentence

M. [REDACTED TO PROTECT IDENTITY] v. State

New Trial Granted

State v. Howard 396 S.C. 173, 720 S.E.2d 511 (Ct. App. 2011)

Client was given a new trial

M. [REDACTED TO PROTECT IDENTITY]

Settlement

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Education

2009

Charleston School of Law

2006

Clemson University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Gun Law in South Carolina

State and Federal Firearms Laws: What Attorneys Need to Know

2011

SC Magistrate and Municipal Judge Training

Criminal Domestic Violence

Publications

2017

Gun Law National Business Institute Seminar State and Federal Firearms Laws: What Attorneys Need to Know

Languages

English

Activity

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