Christopher David Lizzi

Christopher David Lizzi

also known as Lizzi Law Firm

4.1
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 34 years

Family Lawyer at North Charleston, SC
Practice Areas: Family, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +5 more

2170 Ashley Phosphate Rd Ste 402, North Charleston, SC

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Family 25%

When your marriage or child custody, support or visitation rights are in question, Our office will guide you through a difficult time with experienced advice and trial experience.

35 years | 2,000 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

Former assistant prosecutor and skilled criminal defense Lawyer. Handled every range of state Criminal Charges.

35 years | 1,600 cases

20%
DUI and DWI 20%

Skilled DUI Trial attorney. Experience counts when your ability to drive may be lost or you face time in Jail.

35 years | 300 cases

20%
Personal Injury 15%

Will fight for your settlement and not afraid to take it to Court.

33 years | 200 cases

15%
Federal Crime 5%

Federal Drug Charges

18 years

5%
General Practice 5%

We handle all of your legal needs.

35 years

5%
Military Law 5%

Experienced Military trial Attorney- Former Navy

33 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 34 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1991

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lizzi Law Firm, PC

2170 Ashley Phosphate Rd Ste 402, North Charleston, SC, 29406-4178

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Christopher David Lizzi's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.1 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | 1 star

Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Privacy

Run from this unprofessional lawyer and staff.

I paid for services then Knowone called me back over 30 days. When I switched lawyers after losing significant time and money I asked for my records to be sent via email. The law offices literally sent me detailed documents and records of other people’s private information and this is a huge violatio...n of the Hippa act. I filed a formal complaint but the bar refused to do anything even though by South Carolina law you can get your money back if you have proof that the lawyer doesn’t call you back on 30 days. I had phone records. I’m sure he’s connected with the old boys network and protected. Run from this scam artist .

Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney

The biggest scammer ever!

The worst experience ever, he would never return my calls or contact me. His secretary would lie and say he was in court, who later quit and spilled the beans on how unprofessional he is. Save your money this guy is a jerk off

Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Big Disappointment

Bottom line, total waste of money. Rude & uncommunicative stuff to begin with. Lizzi himself unaware of what u even appearing for before the judge. U have to start from scratch to explain your case to him 15 mins before you’re called in before the judge. Unless u want to flush your money down the toi...let, I wouldn’t use him, would be better off defending yourself before the judge.

Posted by Priscilla | September 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Poor service from start to finish!!!!!! I want my money back!!!!!!

I was locked up for "failure to appear to court". Lizzi was paid in full after he stated that I was going to be out of jail that Monday when the payment was made. Again, the payment was made in full. I was out of jail Wed night after I cursed them out for not keeping their word. Now, every time I spe...ak with his Secretary(not the lawyer), I find myself calling them. I have a court date on the 18th of this month(today is the 10th of the month) but I can't tell you the time because no one informed me. They lack compassion and they lack professionalism. I am on a mission to make sure no one else get treated like this again. I am now researching information in order to find out where can I go to complain about this because this is not right.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Review

In mid 2000's I hired Mr. Lizzi to represent me in my divorce. I had met my wife while stationed in the Philippines in the early 80's. I returned to the states and used a fiance visa to bring her and my son to the US. Prior to the divorce, I learned from her daughter (who my wife had abandoned) that ...my wife had used false credentials to enter the US and also to marry me. I also learned she was already married to a Filipino man. There is no divorce in the Philippines. I retained a Lawyer in the Philippines via phone and email. He was able to obtain and send to me copies of her original and fake birth certificates,and her marriage certificate to the other man. Mr. Lizzi provided none of this to the judge and I was subsequently taken to the proverbial cleaners. Ended up about 60 grand out of pocket and pay half my military retirement pay to her every month for the rest of my life. This man was a pitiful excuse for a divorce lawyer and seemed only interested in my payments to him and spending as little time on my case as was humanly possible.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've referred clients to Chris in the past. He has a well-deserved reputation as an excellent DUI attorney. I recommend him highly."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

President, Lizzi Law Firm

1991 - Present

Assistant District Attorney, Ninth Circuit Solicitor's Office

Associations

1991 - Present

South Carolina Bar Foundation

Member

Education

1991

University of South Carolina School of Law

Languages

English

Activity

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