Dale Martin Savage

Dale Martin Savage

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 19 years

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

260 W. Coleman Blvd. Suite B, Mount Pleasant, SC

About Dale

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 19 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2006

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Location

Dale Savage Law Firm, LLC

260 W. Coleman Blvd. Suite B, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464

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Dale Martin Savage's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vicki | May 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Speeding Ticket

If you have a speeding ticket, I highly recommend Dale Savage to be your attorney! He is efficiet, effective, and he really knows the law. Most importantly he does the job you hired him to do. Do not hesitate to contact him for a speedng ticket that you should not try to resolve yourself!

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Absolute Best Choice for a lawyer in Charleston!

The best law firm in Mount Pleasant, hands down! I currently had an experience of needing Dale Savage's service. From the first phone call, to the first meeting and every step along the way, Dale was connected, wise, engaged, kind, warm, and always there. He knows his stuff and he's personable and ...likeable, and best of all he has a wonderful quality that makes you and your case feel important to him. Dale took the time with me from beginning to end. In the scary, intimidating and overwhelming process of a DUI, he was non judgemental, patient, knew his stuff and helped to council me with wisdom and patience. Honestly, I don't know what I would have done without him. I am deeply grateful for him and so glad that I found him in a time that I needed a lawyer the most. Walking me step by step through the process, always returning my phone calls promptly and was there every time I needed him through this process. I recommend him highly and if anyone needs a lawyer in the Charleston area, honestly, Dale should be your first and last call. In the midst of a sea of choices for lawyers in the area, he is a diamond in the rough. He will meet & exceed your expectations. Words cannot express how much I appreciate having him in my corner and feel lucky to had found him at just the perfect time.

Posted by Chris | February 12, 2014

Grade A attorney!

I have used Dale for several matters, anytime I need an attorney for anything I always call Dale. He easy to get in touch with and always keeps his word. He's a great attorney and will go out of his way to keep you in the loop and get things done. Couldn't ask for a better attorney.

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Dale Martin Savage's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Voigt

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dale is a fighter. He will vigorously represent you and make sure that you get the best results, no matter how bad your facts may be."

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Benjamin Simpson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"You will not find a harder worker or more intelligent attorney for your case than Dale Savage. He has the work ethic, experience, and wisdom to handle your criminal or civil matter with care and prudence. He is an excellent counselor for whatever the situation."

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Robin Meihaus

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dayne Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dale is an outstanding advocate who fights to protect his clients' rights and freedom."

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Guy DiMartino

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dale is a strong advocate for his clients that are charged with a crime. He is on my list of referral attorneys for clients who get in trouble in South Carolina."

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David Carlson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hardworking, talented attorney with a great reputation in the Charleston area."

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dana Wine

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dale cares greatly about his clients and provides very thoughtful and capable representation."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Thomas Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dale is a former prosecutor now in private practice. Smart guy who cares about his clients."

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Elizabeth Christy

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Sahn

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dale is a very skilled and passionate lawyer. He will no doubt give your case the attention it deserves and do everything in his power to get you the best result."

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Tristan Shaffer

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear from his answers on this forum that he is knowledgeable and highly skilled. Also prior to going into private practice he had an excellent reputation as a prosecutor."

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Lauren Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dale is a trusted colleague. He is knowledgeable and effective. I readily endorse him."

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J. Mastantuno

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dale is a wonderful criminal attorney with an excellent reputation. He is always well prepared and as a former Assistant Solicitor he knows the law and he is highly skilled."

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Frederick Riesen

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dale is one of the most prepared, hard-working attorneys I have ever worked with. We tried several cases together as prosecutors and his work-ethic was unparalleled."

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Reese Stidham

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dale on many cases in the past and he has always been extremely prepared and knowledgeable. Excellent lawyer."

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Robin Meihaus

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Dana Wine

Family lawyer

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John Sinclaire

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Nelson

Unknown lawyer

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Dayne Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Stokes

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Michael Sahn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lauren Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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J. Mastantuno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frederick Riesen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers, National Trial lawyers

2015

Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 for South Carolina, ASLA

2014

Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top Contributor - Criminal Defense, AVVO

2012

Top Contributor, AVVO

2003

Dean's List, Golden Gate University School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Dale Savage Law Firm, LLC

2011 - 2012

Associate, Law Office

2007 - 2011

Asst. Solicitor, Ninth Circuit Solicitors Office

2006 - 2007

Attorney, Motley Rice

Associations

2013 - Present

South Carolina Association for Justice

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Attorney Member

2012 - Present

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

United States District Court, South Carolina

Member

2006 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Charleston County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Simmons

Guilty

State v. Fontaine

Guilty

State v. Gaskins

Guilty

State v. Brown

Guilty

State v. Brown, Robinson, Boston

Guilty

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Education

2004

Golden Gate University

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

College of Charleston

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Gun Law in South Carolina Federal Firearms Licenses

2014

Young Americans for Liberty at the College of Charleston End the drug war

Publications

2016

2016

Dale Savage Criminal Law Blog Protective Sweep

2016

Dale Savage Criminal Law Blog Bond Revocations

2014

2014

Dale Savage Law Firm - Blog U.S. Ct. to Rule on Cell Phone Searches

2014

Dale Savage Law Firm - Blog Concealed Weapons Now Permitted in Bars

2014

Dale Savage Law Firm - Blog Fatal Shooting Ruled Self-Defense

2014

Dale Savage Law Firm - Blog Supreme Court to Rule On Cell Phone Searches

2014

Dale Savage Law Firm - Blog Fatal Shooting Ruled "Self-Defense"

2014

2013

Hung Jury Blog NY's stop & frisk policy

Languages

English

Activity

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