Ronnie M. Cole

Ronnie M. Cole

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 49 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Anderson, SC
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

1303 Ella Street, Anderson, SC

About Ronnie

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 49 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1976

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Cole Law Firm

1303 Ella Street, Anderson, SC, 29621

Law Offices of Ronnie M. Cole

126 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC, 29607

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Ronnie M. Cole's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly Reccomend

Having been charged and convicted of DUI over a decade ago, I was aware of the terrible consequences. I lost my drivers license, had to attend ADSAP and pay huge fines for SR22 insurance and reinstatement fees. When I was charged again I felt completely depressed and hopeless. This is when I decid...ed to call Cole Law Firm. After my initial consultation with Ronnie and his staff, I knew I was doing the right thing. Ronnie Cole does not just know the DUI laws, he helped write them. I never had to attend one day in court and he was able to have my DUI charge completely dismissed. His entire staff was very professional, compassionate and understanding throughout. My only regret is not hiring Cole Law Firm when I was in trouble a decade ago …

Posted by Jerry | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Cole Firm is the best

DUI is something that can change your life in a moment, I knew to call the best and Ronnie Cole is the best attorney you can get for this situation, he made me feel comfortable the minute I talked to him, his staff treats you like family, I would advise anyone with this situation to contact the Cole ...Law Firm first thing to get the best defense that's possible.

Posted by BILLY | February 05, 2015 | DUI & DWI

THANK YOU COLE LAW FIRM

I WALKED INTO MR COLE S OFFICE AND ASKED TO SPEAK TO MR COLE. INVITED ME IN AND I SAT DOWN AND TOLD HIM I HAD GOTTON A DUI. HE WAS NICE AND TALKED TO ME AS IF HE HAD KNOWN ME FOR YEARS.. I TOLD HIM I HAD ASKED ABOUT OTHER LAWYERS BUT HAD NOT TALKED TO. THE COLE FIRM DID A PROFESSIONAL JOB. I DID NO...T HAVE TO GO TO COURT AT ANY TIME. THEY HANDLED IT. GOT MY DUI DROPPED TO A LESS VIOLATION. WAS COMPLETELY SATISFIED. WOULD RECOMMEND THE COLE LAW FIRM WITHOUT A HESITATION. I HAVE ALL RESPECT FOR THE COLE LAW FIRM. MR COLE WILL WORK WITH YOU IN ANY WAY HE CAN. I AM GLAD THE COLE REPRESENTED MY CASE. THANK YOU RONNIE COLE. HIS STAFF IS TO BE COMMENDED AND ALWAYS READY TO HELP YOU ANY TIME YOU CALL.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2014 | DUI & DWI

If you want the best, call Ronnie Cole!

Ronnie Cole does an excellent job! I highly recommend him! Ronnie Cole and his staff are very knowledgeable and efficient in every aspect of their work. I was very embarrassed and humiliated about my DUI charge, but Ronnie Cole had my charge expunged within 6 months. I'm very thankful for Ronnie Cole... and his staff. If you want the best, call Ronnie Cole!

Posted by John | June 04, 2013 | DUI & DWI

OUTSTANDING

Ronnie Cole and his associates are very good at representing someone like me with a DUI from an accident. The outcome of this shows how well they take care of their clients. He got my charges reduced and my life can go on without the DUI on my record. Everyone at the office kept me informed of the pr...ogress and I didn't even have to go to court one time. I will and have recommended his firm to allot of people with the need for a good lawyer in a DUI.

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1980 - Present

Owner, Cole Law Firm

Associations

1995 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Founding Member

1992 - Present

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founding Member

1989 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

1976 - Present

South Carolina Bar Association

Member

Anderson County Bar Association

Member

International Association for Chemical Testing

Member

Education

1976

University of South Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

University of Georgia

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2012

You Can Get There from Here: A Roadmap to a Successful DUI Practice

Coercion in Field Sobriety and Breath Testing; Ethics

2012

July 2012 Orientation School for Magistrates and Municipal Judges

DUI - What You Will See in Your Courtroom

2012

2012 South Carolina Bar Convention

DUI: Reflection from 35 Years and Where We're Headed

Publications

2010

South Carolina Bar CLE South Carolina Accident Reconstruction Tool Kit

2009

South Carolina Bar CLE South Carolina Drug Case Tool Kit

1988

South Carolina Bar South Carolina Radar Defense Manual

1988

South Carolina Bar South Carolina DUI Defense Manual 1st, 2nd, 3rd Editions

N/A

DWI Journal Lack of Bladder Voiding as a Defense in DUI/DWI Case

Languages

English

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