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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
21 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Jax | December 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great attorney
Representing me for 3rd degree assault & battery. Amazing service so far. Great communication. Realistic expectations. Worth every dollar.
Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Lawyer
Allen has represented me in 2 criminal cases. My boyfriend in 1 and now my boyfriends dad in an outstanding injury case. All 3 times we got the outcome We wanted & needed to maintain our reputation. He is very honest & worked so kindly with me through a financial standpoint. He is very fast & does ev...
Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Did a great job.
Did the best job he could. Fought hard for me & got me off on a great plea deal. Answered any questions I had & went through in detail all my options. Worked with me and for me. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
Posted by Chad | March 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer I've ever met
I hired Allen to help my girlfriend with some drug charges and a vehicle thief charge. He never judged her and was very respectfully to both herself and me. He was able to get her a GREAT deal keeping her out of prison and giving her a chance to prove what a great person she is. I feel Allen and myse...
Posted by Kamal | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
THE ONLY LAW FIRM THAT DESERVES MORE THAN 5 STARS
Let me start out by saying that I am truly grateful for Allen as well as his staff. Allen has represented me for the past several years in unlawful carrying, simple possession, and DUI charges. All three times I immediately called Allen. When I called for the first time Allen answered the phone himse...
"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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Member
Member
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2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
DUI Prosecution
2009
DUI Prosecution
English
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