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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 anonymous | October 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Allen left no doubt for a positive outcome in my favor.
Allen Mastantuno recently represented me in my first (and only) DUI case. I blew a well over the legal limit and thought for sure there was no way out of this. Alan was referred to me by an professional friend, and man did I luck out! As an exemplary reputation is absolute to the success o...
Posted by Chelsea | August 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Lawyer !!
Allen helped me in every sort of way possible. Always answered his emails fast. Gave me his personal cell phone number to keep in contact and always made sure I did not have any unanswered questions. Never going through the court process at all he helped keep my mind at ease. If you’re looking for a ...
Posted by Greg | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Professional and Trustworthy
In a stressful time, Alan’s professionalism and astuteness enabled me to have confidence. He communicated clearly and regularly and handled my case with ease. I cannot say enough about how vital it is to trust one’s counsel; I believe in and trust Alan implicitly and recommend him without an ounce of...
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great experience
Alan was courteous and professional. He did exactly what he said he was going to do, and he did it in a timely manner. He kept me informed, calm, and truly put me at ease. Having not been in the position to need a lawyer before, I was scared and not sure what to do. Alan made the process easy. He wor...
Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great experience under the circumstances
He was upfront, direct, and did what he said he was going to do. He kept me informed, calm, and in the end, had the case dismissed against me. All in all, I was in good hands, and would highly recommend Alan to anyone.
"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
Member
Member
Member
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Member
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
DUI Prosecution
2009
DUI Prosecution
English
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