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Drew Carroll is a seasoned criminal defense attorney having successfully defended citizens accused of the spectrum of crimes ranging from capital murder to simple traffic offenses. Drew formed the Carroll Law Firm in January 2010 after deciding to transition his practice, as manager and lead trial counsel for the DUI/ Criminal Defense Practice at the Joye Law Firm, into his own Firm. Drew spent more than a decade with the Joye Firm, after being personally recruited to join that firm the by legendary DUI defense attorney and firm founder Reese Joye. Early on in his tenure with the Joye Firm, he shifted the focus of his practice to concentrate on the defense of Driving Under the Influence cases. Since that time, he has successfully defended more than a thousand clients charged with DUI.
In addition to hundreds of hours of education and training on defending DUI cases, Mr. Carroll has completed the breath-test courses on the operation of the DataMaster DMT and the BAC DataMaster offered by National Patent Analytical Systems, the manufacturer of the DataMaster breath testing device. He has also completed the NHTSA practitioner's course on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, and the (IACP) Drug Recognition and Evaluation Course.
Mr. Carroll is a member of the Teaching Faculty of the prestigious National College for DUI Defense and a frequent lecturer on the defense of DUI cases and DUI and criminal law related issues in South Carolina. He has served as chairman of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' annual DUI Defense seminar for the past ten years; the premier DUI Defense training event for criminal defense lawyers in South Carolina.
Though his practice is primarily devoted to the defense of DUI and DUI related charges, Mr. Carroll continues to successfully defend select non-DUI criminal cases in State and Summary courts in South Carolina.
Mr. Carroll is a Past President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the State's largest professional association of criminal defense lawyers. He is president of the Charleston County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is actively involved in the legislative process and serves as co-chairman of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' Legislative Steering Committee. He is regularly involved with the drafting, debating and negotiating of proposed criminal justice legislation.
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State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1997
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Posted by JJ | November 16, 2012
Mr. Drew Carroll and his paralegal team are not only awesome but THE BEST! His legal fees might be a little higher than other firms, but believe me you get what you pay for, and the results we got (and others I know) were very favorable. From the first phone call his team of experts is with you every...
Posted by anonymous | October 7, 2012
Andrew Caroll is the best attorney for TriCounty and SC. Him and his staff and extremely knowledgeable, professional, persistent, and trustworthy. I was arrested for DUI 1st offense and opens container. I admit that I was extremely scared, worried, and embarrassed. His staff put my worries at ease...
"Drew and I met as young lawyers at an advanced DUI Seminar in Atlanta, Georgia where we were seated next to one another. It didn't take long to realize the quality of his mind and dedication to his clients. We have become close friends over the last two decades and his aggressiveness representing his clients has not abated. If a loved one or I needed an attorney in South Carolina, Drew would be my first call. He should be yours as well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Drew is one of the best DUI defense attorneys in South Carolina. He is also a dedicated contributor to the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Drew has worked tirelessly on legislative issues that affect the criminal defense bar and more specifically DUI defense. He is an excellent lawyer. I have had the privilege of working with him on cases, both as a prosecutor and as counsel, for a co-defendant, and was simply impressed. He is knowledgeable and easy to talk with."
"In my opinion, Drew is the most knowledgeable DUI lawyer in Charleston. Having worked with him, I have personal knowledge of his expertise and dedication to his profession."
"Drew is a lawyer's lawyer who I have the pleasure of collaborating with on DUI matters because he is one of the few of us who know this area of law, keep up with its complexity and don't take on clients simply to escort them into court to plead guilty. He is highly respected in this legal community and in the area of DUI defense, nationally. His presence in the courtroom is tactful and commanding. Judges respect him and the over-prepared case he takes into their courtrooms. I fully endorse my friend Drew Carroll."
"Drew Carroll has the perfect background for handling DUI cases: law enforcement and prosecution. When you KNOW that side of the coin, it makes fighting the flip side MUCH easier. Trained by South Carolina's recognized leader in DUI defense for 4 decades, the late Reese I. Joye, Jr., Drew has picked up the "colors" and trudged forward in the fight for his DUI clients' rights in the low country of South Carolina near Charleston."
"Drew Carroll is the DUI lawyer in South Carolina. Met him at a DUI Defense seminar at Harvard. He was warm and just a cool guy to talk to. You should call this man if you want to talk to the best. I endorse this lawyer."
"Drew Carroll is one of the preeminent DUI lawyers in South Carolina. He has built a great practice in the Charleston area the old fashioned way: by representing and defending clients. A past-President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Drew has devoted time and energy not only in defending his own clients, but in protecting the rights of all those charged with crime in South Carolina. Drew has been and continues to be a leader at the Statehouse, actively tracking legislation and testifying before committees to protect the rights of those unfortunate enough to find themselves charged with a crime. Every year, Drew helps organize SCACDL's November DUI seminar, a program that attracts nationally recognized leaders in fields that effect the practice of DUI defense in SC and brings them to SC to educate fellow lawyers. Drew is a lawyer's lawyer and one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I know. I strongly endorse his work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Drew is a Top Class DUI Attorney. I highly recommend him. If you are in the Charleston area and need a DUI attorney Drew is your man!!!!"
"Drew Carroll is the man to call if you have been charged with DUI in the Charleston area. He is extremely focused on his clients and makes sure that they know he is in their corner. I would not hesitate to recommend Drew to anyone who needed help in Charleston."
"A dedicated professional, Drew almost exclusively practices DUI law. He is an acknowledged leader in South Carolina in DUI Defense and is the immediated Past President of the South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. I have known Drew for over 10 years and consider him to be not only an excellent DUI Defense lawyer, but also someone who attempts to educate other lawyers in SC. He has, for several years, been the moderator and driving force behind SC Criminal Defense Lawyers Association best attended Continuing Legal Education Seminar, that seminar focusing on DUI Defense. In addition, Drew has been a long time lobbyist to the SC Legislature in protecting the right of citizens charged with DUI in SC. I unequivocally would recommend Drew to anyone charged with the offense of Driving Under the Inluence in Charleston and the surrounding area."
"Calvin is a true professional and his reputation as a DUI lawyer is known nationwide by those in our industry. It is no mistake that Calvin is known as one of the finest DUI lawyers in the country. I wholeheartedly recommend Calvin to those who need a good DUI lawyer."
"Top notch lawyer, plain and simple. He's the "go to guy" in Charleston. I know Drew personally. I find his legal mind to be exceptional, his dedication to clients admirable and his desire to win unimpeachable. I highly endorse his work. Bill Powers"
"Drew is an excellent DUI lawyer who works with some of the state’s most preeminent lawyers in SC. He is the President of the SC Criminal Defense Lawyer’s association, and a member of all the other associations in the state. He also teaches DUI seminars to other lawyers. Drew can leverage these personal relationships and knowledge to obtain for you the best possible result. If you are charged with DUI in SC I highly recommend Drew Carroll."
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Firm Manager and Lead Trial Counsel, Criminial Defense Practice, Carroll Law Firm
1999 - 2010
Manager, DUI and Criminal Defense Practice, Joye Law Firm
2002 - Present
National College for DUI Defense
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2009 - 2010
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Trial By Machine: An Examination of Evidential Breath Testing in South Carolina
2013
Developing Excellence in Your DUI Defense Practice
2012
Developing Excellence In You DUI Defense Paractice
2012
Co-Leader Voir Dire Skills Session
2012
Co Leader Closing Argument Skills Session
2012
Panel Discussion Plea Negotiations in Capital Cases
2011
Defending DUI Cases
2011
Co-Leader Opening Statement Skills Session
2011
Co Leader Cross Examination Skills Session
2011
Effective Use of an Investigator in a DUI Case
2010
Co-Leader Cross Examination Skills Session
2010
Defending Prescription Drug DUI Cases
2009
Criminal Defenses
2009
DUI Defenses
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Criminal Defenses
2008
The New DUI Law
2007
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