Christopher Alton Skipper

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Christopher Alton Skipper

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mount Pleasant, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, DUI & DWI

613 Long Point Road, Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC

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About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

30 years

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

30 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

30 years

25%
Workers Compensation 25%

30 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 29 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Chris Skipper

613 Long Point Road, Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464

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Online Presence

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Christopher Alton Skipper's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

79 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Professional, Friendly and Effective

My family has had to use Chris to help us resolve a few traffic violations recently and he was so very professional, always willing to help and did a great job leading us through difficult times. Not only was Chris very kind to my children throughout the process but also gave them advice and guidanc...e. You could tell he cares about his community and wanted to make sure they knew the impact of their speeding but he also wanted to help us and resolve our issues. I would highly recommend Chris to any of my friends and colleagues.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Exceptional

Chris was referred to me by my own attorney in my home state of PA after doing some research to find the best representation when my daughter, a College of Charleston freshman, found herself in trouble with the law. Chris was not only incredibly quick to get back to us but he went above and beyond to... make sure my daughter felt supported and informed of her options as well as kept me in the loop every step of the way, as my daughter had agreed to. Chris not only protected my daughter, he was kind enough to refer me to several other local attorneys he works with to pass along to her friends parents making sure they all received appropriate representation. Chris did not take the expeditious or easy route, he went the extra mile. He represented my daughter at her CofC hearing for violating the code of conduct handbook with great success and negotiated with the DA having all charges dismissed against all of the students keeping them out of the City of Charleston legal system . Chris then followed up to let me know he filed the paperwork to have my daughter's record expunged. Chris made this scary process much easier with his kind demeanor and his years of experience in these types of matters. If you have a child in legal trouble in Charleston or the surrounding area I would look no further, Chris is you guy!

Posted by Gordon | May 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer

Completely handled my DUI from start to finish making the process seemingly effortless to me. Updated me along the way and continued to put me at ease when I would be frantic to learn what was coming next. Really awesome and likable guy who will go to bat for you with everything he's got. I would 100...% recommend him if you are in need of his legal assistance.

Posted by Jamel | May 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer, Great Service!

Chris Skipper is a great lawyer who represent in my case. He is one of the few attonerys I know, that has my full respect . He is honest, ethical and has over 20+ years experience in practicing law!

Posted by David | September 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense

Chris represented our son in a criminal matter. Chris was very straightforward about the possible outcomes, he didn't sugar coat or over promise. He discussed various approaches and recommended a course of action. The process was consultative--he informed us of the risks of each approach and THEN mad...e his recommendation. The outcome was better than we could have expected. Chris was one of two attorneys we interviewed before hiring an attorney. We chose him because he seemed more realistic about that range of possible outcomes. He was also less expensive--but that was not why we chose him.

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Christopher Alton Skipper's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Bischoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Chris. He’s been providing excellent representation to clients in a number of practice areas for a long time. I have both worked with him as co-counsel before and referred people to him for representation. He cares about his clients and works tirelessly to ensure they get the best possible result in their case. He’s trustworthy and knowledgeable."

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Michael Sahn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Skipper. I have known him both personally and professionally for many years. I know him to be a highly dedicated, hard-working lawyer who does a great job for his clients."

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Brian Burke

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an excellent lawyer. His knowledge and skills are exceptional. When I need assistance in his practice areas, he is one of my "go to" sources of information. I would recommend Chris without hesitation."

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Gregory Voigt

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is thorough and professional. He is also very persuasive in getting the right result for his clients."

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Lowell Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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William Nixon

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Chris for over 20 years. I have tried cases with and against him. Excellent trial lawyer, highly ethical and aggressive. Highly recommended."

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Adam Young

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Sahn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lowell Bernstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Nixon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Timothy Kulp

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

2017 Legal Elite of the Lowcountry - Criminal Law, Charleston Business Magazine

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Associate Judge, City of Isle of Palms

2012 - Present

Judge, City of Folly Beach

2004 - Present

Attorney, Skipper Law Firm LLC

2012 - 2023

City Prosecutor, City of Isle of Palms

2003 - 2004

Associate - Workers' Compensation Insurance Defense, McAngus Goudelock & Courie, LLC

2000 - 2003

Assistant Solicitor, Charleston County Solicitor's Office

1999 - 2000

Associate, Parsons & Ouverson

1996 - 1998

Assistant Solicitor, Berkeley County Solicitor's Office

1991 - 1996

Law Clerk, Stoney & Gouldon

Associations

2004 - Present

Charleston County Bar Association

1996 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Education

1996

University of South Carolina

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

College of Charleston

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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