John M Mussetto

John M Mussetto

4.8
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Greenville, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

406 Pettigru St, Greenville, SC

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

We have experience defending clients against accusations involving drugs, alcohol and sex, as well as crimes that are considered either violent or white-collar. We believe that everyone deserves a fair trial, which is why we will do the following: Make sure you understand the charges, determine a strong defense, find evidence supporting your case and locate and interview witnesses. You can expect us to do everything in our power to try to get your charges reduced or thrown out.

19 years

50%
Family 50%

If you’re currently going through a family law matter such as a divorce or a child custody battle, you already know how difficult it can be to keep your emotions in check. You may be having a hard time making decisions or reaching resolutions with your spouse, partner or family member. At The Law Offices of John M. Mussetto LLC, our family attorneys understand what you’re going through, and we want to reassure you that having such complex feelings during your legal matter is completely normal.

19 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 17 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of John M. Mussetto, Llc

406 Pettigru St, Greenville, SC, 29601-3115

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John M Mussetto's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Takes on cases He has the inability to work

John Mussetto offered to represent a client for a set price/paid in full. He was terminated in 2024 and has yet to provide billable hours for over 9 months and kept the entire $40,000 when he didnt work any portion of the trial or work through any evidence as the case is still very much open. Very di...sappointed with his office staff as well. Complaints have beem filed with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel as well as the fee dispute office.

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Heed the warnings.

Unless you need to have a lawyer claim you were just tired as opposed to drunk on your behalf. Or you need a lawyer who’s strong suit is lying for you instead of lying to you…. It’s best to just scroll past his listing. Family court is traumatic enough without having to deal with this nonsense.

Posted by Nicole | December 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Dependable, respected attorney that works for his clients

Thanks to Mr. John Mussetto a lot of stress was taken off of our family. I would have had to take off work, travel out of town, attend traffic court, pay a large fine and have a lot of points on my license (causing insurance premiums to go up) all because of a unfortunate situation that was unavoida...ble. With Mr. Mussetto's experience and swift attention - he was able to work out a much better situation for me (and my family). Mr. Mussetto is an attorney you can trust and rely on to look out for your best interest.

Posted by David | December 13, 2018 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Straightforward Professionalism

I contacted Mr. Mussetto regarding an unfortunate traffic incident, in the hopes that he could provide advice on how to reduce the number of points that I was facing. Mr. Mussetto provided a solid assessment of best- and worst-case scenario, and offered to work with the officer and court on my behal...f. The results exceeded all of my expectations. He was able to work with the officer and explain my situation, and saved me an incredible amount of time and money. I would recommend Mr. Mussetto to anyone who is looking for an honest and reliable attorney. He was upfront regarding his fees and never failed to provide prompt answers to my questions.

Posted by Regina | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Family Court/DSS

I hired Atty Mussetto to defend me and clear my name in a recent DSS case. The accusations against me were serious enough to where I could have lost my job and been placed on the DSS registry. He more than delivered. For approximately 6 months he fought with DSS Attorneys to achieve the outcome I ...needed to keep my name clear. Atty. Mussetto was always calm, straight forward and honest with me. I could not have asked for a better attorney or human being to represent me. The judge threw the case out and I have Atty. Mussetto to thank for this outcome.

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John Newkirk

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"I endorse John Mussetto. John is an exceptional lawyer; he is thorough, professional, and highly skilled in both criminal law and family law."

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Paul Hammack

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse John Musetto. He is very capable of handling all criminal cases, from minor traffic violations to violent crimes. You will not be sorry you hired him."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client's Choice for Criminal Defense, Avvo

2015

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of John M. Mussetto, LLC

2008 - 2009

Associate, Mooneyham Berry & Karow, LLC

2008 - 2009

Law Clerk, South Carolina Judicial Department

Associations

2009 - Present

Commerce Club

Member

2008 - Present

South Carolina Bar

Member

2008 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2008 - Present

Greenville County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2010

South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2008

Mississippi College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Furman University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Scene on 7

Guest speaker

Languages

English

Activity

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