Michael Dennis McMullen

Michael Dennis McMullen

also known as Michael D McMullen, Mac

4.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Columbia, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +2 more

1720 Main Street, Suite 301, Columbia, SC

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Representing people facing criminal offenses in all criminal courts of South Carolina-- Municipal, Magistrate, Family Court (for juveniles), General Sessions Court, and in federal district court. Former prosecutor. Have tried numerous cases.

33 years | 7,500 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 10%

Represent those charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Driving with an Unlawful Alcohol Content, Felony DUI, etc. Have tried dozens of these cases.

33 years | 100 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Accepts and advises on matters involving personal injury and other torts.

25 years | 12 cases

10%
Administrative Law 5%

Represent people who will appear in Administrate Courts, that is, any hearings conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act. Former Administrative Hearing Officer for State Agency.

34 years | 1,700 cases

5%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 5%

Represent people charged with traffic offenses in South Carolina.

33 years | 200 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 33 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1992

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Michael D. McMullen

1720 Main Street, Suite 301, Columbia, SC, 29201

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Michael Dennis McMullen's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional Legal Service

My daughter and her friends were in Columbia attending a football game and the girls were implicated in a very serious crime. I contacted Michael and within 3 hours the issue was resolved and the girls were released.

Posted by Eddie | July 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent results

Correspondence was always very punctual with Michael McMullen; he took the time to discuss everything in detail with me about my case, always made himself accessible throughout the entire court process. Michael prevented me from losing a substantial sum of money and I would highly recommend him to ot...hers.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kat

Mr. McMullen helped me greatly by filing my defense under Youthful Offenders Act. YOA has allowed me to have my record expunged in less than five years from end of probation. I have been contributing to society and will continue to do so. If anyone I know needs legal representation I would refer Mic...hael D. McMullen.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William Steele

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Associate Judge, City Of Columbia Municipal Court

1998 - Present

Attorney at Law, McMullen Law Firm

1995 - 1998

Assistant Solicitor, 11th Circuit Solicitor's Office (Lexington County)

1993 - 1995

Assistant Solicitor, 16 Circuit Solicitor's Office

Associations

1992 - Present

South Carolina Bar

Member

Education

1992

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of South Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

CLE Seminar

Criminal Trial from Start to Finish in SC: The Defense

Publications

2003

National Business Institute Seminar The Criminal Trial in South Carolina from Start to Finish: The Defense

Languages

English

Activity

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