Chase Austin Elliott

Chase Austin Elliott

also known as C. Austin Elliott, Austin Elliott

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI

116 Church Street, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC

About Chase

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 14 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Kulp & Elliott

116 Church Street, 3rd Floor, Charleston, SC, 29401

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Chase Austin Elliott's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Expungement

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Two felonies expunged

After being approached by a man carrying a tire iron and screaming his intent to kill me, I drew my gun and defused the situation. The police arrested me for pointing and presenting a firearm, and illegal possession of a handgun-- both felonies. The legal process after being bailed out was a circus. ...Austin and his partner Tim represented me, and essentially tore their police and their arrests to pieces. Not only were the charges dropped by the D.A., they were expunged. Can't ask for more than that.

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Charleston Open Container

I earned myself an open container citation in the summer of 2016 and was a bit concerned I wouldn't be able to get it dismissed and/or expunged because I am old enough to know better (I am in my mid thirties). After speaking to a few local attorneys I went with Austin because he was understanding of ...the situation, sympathetic, had a great grasp of the law and process, and was able to explain how the process would unfold, step by step. Austin handled everything from start to finish, got my open container dismissed, and then successfully handled the expungement. The whole process took less than 6 months, and only that long because of the intervening holiday season. I would definitely recommend Austin to anyone who runs into open container/alcohol related issues in the Charleston area.

Posted by John | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Excellent Lawyer-attentive, courteous, quick, & stress free

I was arrested in the summer of 2015 on a cockamamie charge of trespassing after notice. While I take responsibility for not walking away when I should have, I shood up to the injustices of a local hospital and their public safety police. I immediately hired Austin at Kulp law firm from a recommendat...ion of friend. Austin was quick to get on the case and within a short period of time, my case was dropped and I received my expungement order removing my arrest, fingerprints, etc from the records. If you want someone that you can trust and count on to get your case tried properly, Austin at Kulp Law Firm is your guy!

Posted by Robert | April 17, 2014 | Expungement

Hardest working and kindest lawyer in Charleston

My charges looked as though I had no hope of staying out of prison, but with C. Austin Elliot's dedicated hard work I had all my charges expunged. I had drug related felonies and told them how I preferred to handle my case to Mr Kulp and Mr Elliot and they didn't flinch one bit. I was able to keep ...my pride and over a lengthy 3 plus years I was able to have charges all expunged. The prosecutor said that if hadn't been for there persistent and respectful requests from my attorneys they would have never considered leniency on me. They put there good names on the line for me and it made all the difference. We paid upfront and they represented me till the end like I was there only case. I'm on a first name basis now with Austin and Tim and feel that I not only got the best legal representation in Charleston but also made a great pair of friends. I can never thank them enough and I would recommend anyone to use Austin as their lawyer. This is hands down the best law firm in Charleston!!!

Posted by Jerry | November 22, 2013 | Expungement

Great Lawyer and comforting in time of crisis

My son was in a single car accident due to falling asleep driving late one night. He has attention deficit disorder and meds were wearing off and he was sleepy and made a bad decision to drive. He was nearly killed and had head injury and was hospitalized. He had improper blood draw and was charge...d for DUI. He was also asked to sign consent for blood while still not competent to sign due to head injury. Courts are slow but eventually the case was dropped by the judge and records expunged. Mr. Elliott was great. He was kind and kept our spirits up. He was right on top of the case and kept us informed of the entire legal process. It was very traumatic to go through the accident, hospitalization, and the legal nightmare. We are very thankful we found him to help us and we highly recommend without reservation he and his firm.

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Chase Austin Elliott's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Stapp

General practice lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Friend

"Austin has always been a great guy, and his passion for the law and dedication to legal practice make him a great attorney too. I endorse Austin and would recommend him for a variety of legal services."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Russell Fry

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Friend

"Austin is an excellent advocate with a passion for helping his clients. I consider him a friend a very competent lawyer."

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Dustin Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Chryst

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Austin Anderson

General practice lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney who knows the law and works hard for his clients."

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Ryan Schwartz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Austin has a reputation for obtaining good results for his clients and is well respected in the legal community. I wouldn't hesitate to send a client to him."

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Michael Derrick

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Chisum

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Johnson

Unknown lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Friend

"I went to law school with Mr. Elliott, and I have observed his firm's dedication to its clients' cases no matter the magnitude of the case. Although I no longer live in the Charleston area, Mr. Elliott would be my first choice if I ever needed representation in that area."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2013

Client's Choice, AVVO

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Kulp Law Firm

2009 - 2011

Law Clerk, Kulp Law Firm

2006 - 2008

Law Clerk, Watson M. Howell, Jr. P.C.

2006 - 2006

Law Clerk, Brown McCarroll

Associations

2015 - Present

Charleston Lawyers Club

Member

2013 - Present

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Charleston County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI Client

Case dismissed

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Education

2011

Charleston School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Gun Law in South Carolina South Carolina Firearms Law

Publications

2017

National Business Institute Seminar Gun Law in South Carolina

Languages

English

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