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Matthew Sherrod Swilley
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
17 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in South Carolina for 16 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Swilley Law Firm, LLC
300 Rainbow Drive, Suite 205, Florence, SC, 29501
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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Darrin | December 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best
Why get a good attorney when you get the BEST attorney in Florence? Call Matt Swilley! Criminal, personal injury, etc. Call him. Thanks Matt, it's been a true pleasure to be your client!
Posted by David | September 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Never gave up
I had some charges against me, and things were not going well in my life. I hired Matt and he explained every scenario. He told me to enter a program and to not give up. Almost two year later and I'm better in life. Plus he got all my charges dismissed! He is a great lawyer!
Posted by Joshua | May 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Not the average attorney
Has always took the time to get on the phone when I needed help for myself or family. Was told by another attorney Matts knowledge exceeds most when it comes to criminal law. And that by far is the truth. I'd do anything to return the favor. Most attorneys won't even get on the phone. Thanks Matt for...
Posted by Shane | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
worked with Matt Swilley
Matt and I worked on a case together for approximately two years. Matt put his heart and soul into the case, spent many hours with our client, wrote and argued motions, and gave an outstanding statement on behalf of our client at the sentencing hearing. Matt is a knowledgeable and zealous lawyer wh...
Posted by Jessica | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Incredible!
Matt was very professional and very proficient From day one. He is affordable and very compassionate. He managed to get both of my criminal cases dismissed, one being a felony and the other a misdemeanor. Again he got both of them dropped and they are being expunged from my record as we speak. Matt a...
Matthew Sherrod Swilley's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is an experienced, dedicated, and effective criminal defense attorney. In other words, he is a true zealous advocate."
"Matt works extremely hard for his clients and his diligent work gets effective results for his clients."
"Matt is a sharp legal mind and someone with whom I collaborate with when I have difficult legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Matt Swilley has an impressive command of criminal defense. He is passionate about defending his clients and it shows with his results. Matt is truly one to watch as he progresses in his career. If you are considering retaining Mr. Swilley, you will not be disappointed."
"Matt Swilley is fearless. I have never seen him back down from a trial, he has consistently gone to bat for his clients, and I endorse him without reservation."
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Experience
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, Swilley Law Firm, LLC
2014 - Present
Asst. Public Defender, 4th Circuit Public Defender's Office
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Frederick Law Office
2011 - 2012
Assistant Solicitor, 8th Circuit Solicitor's Office
2009 - 2011
Asst. Public Defender, 4th Circuit Public Defender's Office
Associations
2009 - Present
South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2009 - Present
South Carolina Bar
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. G.G.
Not Guilty
State v. G.R.
Not Guilty
State v. H.F.
Case Dismissed
State v. J.H.
Case Dismissed
State v. D.C.
Not Guilty
State v. J.R
All Charges dismissed by The State
State v. J.R.
Not Guilty
State v. A.T.P.
Dismissed
State v. D.B.
Not Guilty
City of N. Myrtle Beach v. J.M.
Case Dismissed
State v. R.H.
Not Guilty
State v. B.R.
conviction reversed
State v. G.T.
Case Dismissed
State v. S.H.
Not Guilty
State v. A.P.
Case Dismissed
Town v. M.B.
Not Guilty
State v. J.E.
Not Guilty
City of M.B. v. D.G.
Case Dismissed
State v. C.R.
Not Guilty
State v. L.B.
Not Guilty
State v. D.T.
Not Guilty
State v. J.B.
Not Guilty
Education
2009
University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Citadel, Military College of South Carolina
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Magistrate and Municipal Judge Orientation School
Criminal Defenses
2013
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Child Abuse
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How much money do it cost for state to take a person to trial?? Do the person go to trial for each different charge??
24 Dec 2013
Q&A
How to get bond, when you have no bond?
14 Dec 2013