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Attorney J. Allen Mastantuno was not always a defense lawyer. As a former prosecutor for South Carolina's 9th Judicial Circuit, J. Allen Mastantuno handled hundreds of cases, including Murder, Armed Robbery, Burglary, Trafficking Drugs and Felony DUI. As the lead DUI attorney in his solicitor’s office, J. Allen Mastantuno handled more than a hundred DUI cases ranging from DUI 1st to Felony DUI. His experience as a former prosecutor taught him how to effectively try cases and earned him a reputation as an aggressive trial lawyer. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Mastantuno can help his clients protect and defend their rights by creating a legal plan that not only works to achieve their goals, but also covers all angles of defense. With attorney J. Allen Mastantuno's unique background and experience as a former prosecutor and memberships in the American Bar Association, Charleston County Bar Association and South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, clients can be confident that he has the knowledge and skills to obtain results and protect their future.
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171 Church Street, Suite 160, Charleston, SC, 29401
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Posted by Juan | August 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceed My Expectations!
Allen was very knowledgeable about civilian and police laws. He used that knowledge to find the best way to handle my case. I feel He handled it in a timely and professional manner. I was advised step by step thru the process. My expectations for my situation had been surpassed.
Posted by Thomas | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
The Fixer!
I was represented better than I could have ever imagined. My needs were put first and was treated as a friend rather than a number. My opinions were valued, and my doubts were always reassured. I was extremely impressed with the Mr. Mastantuno professionalism and ability to explain my options. He wen...
Posted by Tristan | June 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
BEST LAWYER IN TOWN!
Allen is a great lawyer with many years under his belt in Charleston, S.C. he has all the necessary knowledge and definitely the connections throughout Charleston to be a great lawyer. He taken care of a DUI that I unfairly got for a .05 alcohol level and i recommended him to a friend who also got th...
Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Call this Lawyer if you get a DUI in Charleston
On Christmas night of 2018 I was arrested for drunk driving. I blew out two tires on the passenger side of my vehicle. No one was hurt. This occurred in downtown Charleston. After a field sobriety test I was booked for a DUI, my first. I spent the night in jail and was released the next morning....
Posted by Philip | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Great lawyer
Alan did a faboulius job of representing me as a lawyer. Kind and courteous. He saw me all the way through to a full expungement.
"I have worked with Allen and against him and I have seen him take very difficult situations for his clients and get great results."
"Mr. Mastantuno's combination of experience and attention to detail make him a formidable advocate. He enjoys what he does and it shows."
"I have worked with Mr. Mastantuno as a former prosecutor and personally know him to be very dedicated to his clients and is a well-respected attorney in the Charleston area."
"Allen is a great lawyer. He gets results for his clients. He always returns calls and treats everyone with respect."
"I endorse this lawyer. Allen is a former prosecutor who focussed on DUI and violent crimes cases. As a defense attorney, Allen has been successful in trial and understands how to evaluate your case. I would recommend Allen's services to anyone looking for a competent criminal defense lawyer."
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2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2010 - Present
Partner, Mastantuno Law Firm, LLC
2008 - 2010
Assistant Solicitor, 9th Circuit Solicitor's Office
2008 - 2008
Clerk, Federal Public Defender
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2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
DUI Prosecution
2009
DUI Prosecution
English
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