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John W. Molony
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Biography
Charleston criminal lawyer John W. Molony defends clients arrested for DUI and criminal charges. Mr. Molony is the owner and sole managing member of John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC and personally handles every aspect of each case. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices in Charleston, South Carolina, Aiken, South Carolina, Bluffton, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Sumter, South Carolin, Rock Hill, South Carolina, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI and criminal charges in Charleston, Berkeley, Beaufort, Dorchester, Georgetown, Jasper, Horry and Colleton County and throughout South Carolina. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC represents clients who have been charged with DUI and all criminal offenses, including disorderly conduct, drug charges, open container, shoplifting, resisting arrest & traffic tickets.
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, Columbia, Aiken, Bluffton, North Myrtle Beach, Sumter, Rock Hill and Greenville and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, sex crimes and all criminal charges throughout South Carolina..
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, Columbia, Aiken, Bluffton, North Myrtle Beach, Sumter, Rock Hill, Greenville and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, sex crimes and all criminal charges throughout South Carolina.
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, Columbia, Aiken, Bluffton, North Myrtle Beach, Sumter, Rock Hill, Greenville and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, sex crimes and all criminal charges throughout South Carolina.
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, Columbia, Aiken, Bluffton, North Myrtle Beach, Sumter, Rock Hill, Greenville and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, sex crimes and all criminal charges throughout South Carolina.
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, Columbia, Aiken, Bluffton, North Myrtle Beach, Sumter, Rock Hill, Greenville and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, sex crimes and all criminal charges throughout South Carolina.
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, Columbia, Aiken, Bluffton, North Myrtle Beach, Sumter, Rock Hill, Greenville and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, sex crimes and all criminal charges throughout South Carolina.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
DUI and DWI
30%
Domestic Violence
15%
Drug Crime
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025
Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 9 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
125-A Wappoo Creek Drive, Ste. 101-A, Charleston, SC, 29412
johnwmolony.com/John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
(843) 962-5510
Fax
(843) 459-9473
Mobile
1320 Main Street Suite 300, Columbia, SC, 29201
johnwmolony.com/John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
(843) 962-5510
Fax
(843) 459-9473
Mobile
220 N. Main Street Suite 500, Greenville, SC, 29601
johnwmolony.com/John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
(843) 962-5510
Fax
(843) 459-9473
Mobile
900 Trail Ridge Road, Aiken, SC, 29803
johnwmolony.com/John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
(843) 962-5510
Fax
(843) 459-9473
Mobile
110 Traders Cross, Okatie, SC, 29909
johnwmolony.com/John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
(843) 965-5510
Fax
(843) 459-9473
Mobile
208 West Hampton Avenue 1st Floor, Sumter, SC, 29150
johnwmolony.com/John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
(843) 962-5510
Fax
(843) 459-9473
Mobile
1000 2nd Ave S, Suite 300, North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582
johnwmolony.com/John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
(843) 962-5510
Fax
(843) 459-9473
Mobile
331 East Main Street, Suite 200, Rock Hill, SC, 29730
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John W. Molony's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 19 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A+ Law Firm!
John W. Molony Law Firm was a perfect 5-Star experience. Mr. Molony was very professional but also personable and devoted time to understand my case and represented my needs perfectly. All communication was directly to Mr. Molony instead of having to relay messages with secretaries, and back & forth...
Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very professional, Gets the job done!
Needed someone to help my case and He couldn’t have done a better job! Efficient, professional and responds in a timely manner. Would highly recommend.
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Resisting arrest charge dismissal & expungement
John worked on multiple tickets from separate dates/traffic stops for me. His policy is to represent you and charge a flat fee that covers the issue you originally called for plus one additional ticket (if it comes up) during the time he is handling your original case. I easily paid up over Venm...
Posted by anonymous | October 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Truly Grateful for John Molony’s Help
I can’t thank John Molony enough for everything he did for me. I was facing serious charges and didn’t know what my future would look like. John fought hard on my behalf and was able to get me accepted into the PTI program — something I honestly didn’t think was possible in my situation. Throughou...
Posted by anonymous | September 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
John is very knowledgeable and responsive to calls and questions.
John did a great job walking me through the process and helping me get the outcome I was looking for.
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in South Carolina, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2025
Lawyer of the Year, American Institute of Legal Professionals
2025
3 Best DWI & DUI Lawyers in Charleston, SC, Three Best Rated
2025
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2025
10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2025
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In Charleston, Expertise
2025
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In North Charleston, Expertise
2025
Best Personal Injury Lawyers In Charleston, Expertise
2025
Best Car Accident Lawyers In North Charleston, Expertise
2025
State Ambassador, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2025
BBB Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau
2025
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2025
Top Attorneys In America, My Legal Win
2025
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers
2025
Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2025
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2025
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2025
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2025
10 Best Law Firms, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2025
Best Law Firm, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2025
Leading Lawyers, HG.org
2025
Top Law Firm, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2025
Top Lawyer, American Institute of Legal Advocates
2025
American Academy of Attorneys, Top 100
2025
Top 10, Top 10 Criminal Lawyers
2025
Recognized for Professional Involvement, Lawyer Legion
2025
Recognized for Community Leadership, Lawyer Legion
2024
BBB Accredited Business, Better Business Bureau
2024
A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau
2024
Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2024
A+ Rated, Better Business Bureau
2024
Best Law Firm, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2024
Top Attorneys In America, My Legal Win
2024
Top 10, Top 10 Criminal Lawyers
2024
10 Best for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2024
10 Best law Firm, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2024
State Ambassador, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2024
Top 100, American Academy of Attorneys
2024
Top Charleston DUI Attorney, Drunk Driving Attorneys
2024
Leading Lawyers, Hg.org
2024
Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorneys in South Carolina, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2024
Charter Member Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2024
3 Best DWI & DUI Lawyers in Charleston, SC, Three Best Rated
2024
Recognized For Community Leadership, Lawyer Legion
2024
Recognized For Professional Involvement, Lawyer Legion
2024
Best Personal Injury Lawyers In Charleston, Expertise
2024
Best Car Accident Lawyers In North Charleston, Expertise
2024
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In North Charleston, Expertise
2024
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In Charleston, Expertise
2024
Best DUI Lawyers In Charleston, Expertise
2024
Best DUI Lawyers In North Charleston, Expertise
2024
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyer
2023
3 Best DWI & DUI Lawyers in Charleston, SC, Three Best Rated
2023
Best DUI Lawyers In Charleston, Expertise
2023
Leading Lawyers, HG.org
2023
Best DUI Lawyers In North Charleston, Expertise
2023
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In Charleston, Expertise
2023
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In North Charleston, Expertise
2023
Best Car Accident Lawyers In North Charleston, Expertise
2023
Best Personal Injury Lawyers In Charleston, Expertise
2023
Recognized For Community Leadership, Lawyer Legion
2023
Charter Member Criminal Defense Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2023
Top Charleston DUI Attorney, Drunk Driving Attorneys
2023
10 Best Criminal Lawyers & Attorneys in Charleston, TrustAnalytica
2023
Criminal Defense and DUI Lawyer, Elite Lawyer
2023
Recognized For Professional Involvement, Lawyer Legion
2023
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, Impaired Driving Specialists
2023
Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorneys in South Carolina, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2022
Best Car Accident Lawyers In North Charleston, Expertise
2022
Best DUI Lawyers In Charleston, Expertise
2022
3 Best DWI & DUI Lawyers in Charleston, SC, Three Best Rated
2022
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In Charleston, Expertise
2022
Leading Lawyers, HG.org
2022
Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorneys in South Carolina, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2022
Best DUI Lawyers In North Charleston, Expertise
2022
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In North Charleston, Expertise
2022
Best Personal Injury Lawyers In Charleston, Expertise
2022
Recognized For Professional Involvement, Lawyer Legion
2021
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In Charleston, Expertise
2021
Best DUI Lawyers In Charleston, Expertise
2021
Best DUI Lawyers In Charleston, Expertise
2021
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys In Charleston, Expertise
2021
Leading Lawyers, HG.org
2021
3 Best DWI & DUI Lawyers in Charleston, SC, Three Best Rated
2020
Leading Lawyers, HG.org
2020
Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorneys in South Carolina, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2019
General Member, National College for DUI Defense
2019
Top Ten Criminal Defense Attorneys in South Carolina, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Criminal Defense Lawyer, John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
2005 - 2005
Summer Law Clerk, United States District Court For The District Of South Carolina
Associations
2025 - Present
American Institute of Legal AdvocatesMember
2024 - Present
Greater Florence Chamber of CommerceMember
2024 - Present
Conway Chamber of CommerceMember
2024 - Present
Columbia Chamber of CommerceMember
2024 - Present
Better Business BureauAccredited Business
2024 - Present
American Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysAttorney Member
2024 - Present
American Institute of Legal ProfessionalsAttorney Member
2024 - Present
American Institute of Criminal Law AttorneysAttorney Member
2024 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysState Ambassador
2024 - Present
Greater Summerville/Dorchesyer County Chamber of CommerceMember
2024 - Present
Chester County Chamber of CommerceMember
2024 - Present
Greater Abbeville Chamber of CommerceMember
2024 - Present
Clemson Area Chamber of CommerceMember
2024 - Present
Aiken Chamber of CommerceMember
2024 - Present
Lexington ChamberMember
2024 - Present
Anderson Area Chamber of CommerceMember
2024 - Present
Berkeley Chamber of CommerceMember
2023 - Present
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of CommerceMember
2023 - Present
NORML Criminal Defense SectionMember
2023 - Present
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana LawsMember
2023 - Present
Charleston Metro Chamber of CommerceMember
2023 - Present
Edisto Chamber of CommerceMember
2023 - Present
Greater Bluffton Chamber of CommerceMember
2022 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Justia ConnectPro Membership
2022 - Present
Federal Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
2022 - Present
South Carolina Chapter Of The Federal Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
HG.orgMember
2020 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Federalist SocietyMember
2019 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseMember
2019 - Present
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2019 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Wellness CommitteeMember
2019 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Practice and Procedure CommitteeMember
2018 - Present
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionMember
2018 - Present
South Carolina Bar, Criminal Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Charleston County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
United States District Court for the District of South CarolinaMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
South Carolina BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State of South Carolina vs. Michael XXXXX
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State of South Carolina v. Anthony XXXXX
Dismissed
Pointing And Presenting
Dismissed
Indecent Exposure
Dismissed
Domestic Violence Of A High And Aggravated Nature
Dismissed
State of South Carolina vs. WilliamXXXXX
Dismissed
Education
2023
Impaired Driving Specialists
NHTSA DWI Detection and SFST Certification
2007
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Clemson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1997
Porter-Gaud School
High School Diploma
Speaking Engagements
2025
Charleston Municipal Court DUI CLE
DUI
2021
South Carolina Bar Wellness Committee Meeting
Lawyer Wellness
2017
Ask-A-Lawyer TV Phone Bank
South Carolina Law
2016
Ask-A-Lawyer
South Carolina Law
2008
Career Day
Going To Law School
Publications
2024
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Racing Lawyer
2023
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Heroin Lawyer
2023
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Meth Lawyer
2023
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Cocaine Lawyer
2023
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Mushrooms Lawyer
2023
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Criminal Solicitation Of A Minor Lawyer
2023
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Fentanyl Lawyer
2022
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Financial Transaction Card Fraud Lawyer
2022
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Criminal Solicitation Of A Minor Lawyer
2021
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Breach of Trust Lawyer
2021
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Noise Lawyer
2020
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Habitual Traffic Offender Lawyer
2020
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston MIP Lawyer
2020
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Arson Lawyer
2020
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Malicious Injury To Property Lawyer
2020
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Trespassing Lawyer
2020
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Resisting Arrest Lawyer
2020
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Fake ID Lawyer
2019
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Burglary Lawyer
2019
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC Blog
South Carolina Implied Consent Law
2019
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC Blog
What Is Curtilage?
2018
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Traffic Ticket Lawyer
2018
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Disorderly Conduct Lawyer
2018
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Domestic Violence Lawyer
2018
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Drug Possession Lawyer
2018
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston DUI Lawyer
2018
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC Blog
Warrantless Searches in SC
2017
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
Charleston Criminal Lawyer
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