E. Charles Grose Jr.

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E. Charles Grose Jr.

4.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Greenwood, SC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime ... +2 more

404 Main St, Greenwood, SC

About E.

Biography

Statewide criminal defense practice for trials, appeals, and post-conviction relief.

Criminal defense representation for major felonies, appeals and post-conviction relief.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

After 16 years of practicing as a Public Defender, I opened the Grose Law Firm in 2012, focusing on criminal defense.

30 years

30%
Sex Crime 20%

My criminal defense, appellate, and post-conviction practice includes representing people charged with sex offenses.

30 years

20%
Violent Crime 20%

30 years

20%
Appeals 15%

My appellate practice focuses on direct appeals of criminal convictions or collateral challenges of convictions through post-conviction relief (PCR) actions.

20 years

15%
Federal Crime 15%

My criminal defense practice includes representing people faces charges in Federal Court.

15%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 32 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1993

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Grose Law Firm

404 Main St, Greenwood, SC, 29646-2756

groselawfirm.com

E. Charles Grose Jr.'s Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
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Posted by Jefferson | August 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client Testimonial: A Life-Saving Defense

Client Testimonial: A Life-Saving Defense Facing a serious criminal charge and having been wrongfully dismissed from my job, I found myself in the most difficult season of my life. With nowhere to turn, I prayed earnestly and asked the Lord, “To whom shall I go? Who will fight for me?” That prayer... led me, quite literally, to the doorstep of the Grose Law Firm, LLC as I wandered through downtown Greenwood. The charge against me carried a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison. I had never been in trouble before and was completely unprepared for the legal storm I was facing. The prosecution offered a plea deal for a lesser charge, but I refused. I knew I was innocent, and I chose to stand on truth, even when others called it risky. From the moment I engaged with the Grose Law Firm team, I was treated with dignity, compassion, and unwavering professionalism. Attorney Grose didn’t just represent me — he stood with me. He listened, empathized, and ultimately defended me with the kind of passion and precision that made it clear this was more than just a case to him. When the trial came, Mr. Grose fought as if he were defending his own name. It was not an easy defense, but he prevailed. His skill, integrity, and commitment to justice made all the difference. To anyone considering legal representation: choose Attorney Grose. He cares deeply, he fights fiercely, and he treats you like a person, not a case number. When the odds are stacked against you, you need someone who can walk into the lion’s den and come out victorious. You can not afford not to have the best.

Posted by Russell | July 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney

Words cannot describe how great of an attorney Charles Grose is. I would recommend Charles to anyone that ever finds themselves needing a criminal attorney. I was facing some very serious criminal charges (something that I was fasley accused of) charges that had a sentencing of 25 years to life. Char...les is committed to his job as an attorney, which in return means he is committed to his clients. Charles is upfront, serious and straightforward with his clients, he takes his calling as an attorney very serious. Charles listens to what his clients has to say and takes down very detailed notes when you meet with him. Charles is very knowledgeable and has the experience to represent his clients throughly. Charles knows the laws and was always prepared when we went to court. Charles did diligent research of other cases very similar to mine to get examples that supported his arguments that he was presenting to the jurors in order to use those examples as exhibits in my case. Charles was easily accessible: via texts, phone calls and emails with proficient turn around time in getting back in touch with me. I am so thankful that Charles Grose represented my case.

Posted by anonymous | September 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney

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Highly Recommend Mr. Grose

Mr. Grose was able to spend time on the phone and as well during the weekend to meet with me in his office. Mr. Grose was as thorough and helpful. Mr. Grose didn't have to help me like he has done. But he did. In a time when lawyers take a lot of flack / promote about their fees and their job it is ...refreshing to see Mr. Grose who did a great job and care for his clients also give thanked to his staff.

Posted by Travis | December 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worst service ever

Refused to help my family deal with a sentencing error done by his law firm. Refused phone calls and actions to bring him home

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E. Charles Grose Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Dayne Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Charles is an outstanding advocate for the accused and convicted. He is an experienced criminal defense and appellate attorney. He is also one of the most knowledgeable criminal defense attorneys in South Carolina."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Recognition for Leadership, Guidance, and Service on Board, Justice 360

2012

The Martha Browning Dicus Award, South Carolina Public Defender Association

2008

Lawyer of the Year, South Carolina Public Defender Association

2008

Appreciation for Service as President, South Carolina Public Defender Association

2006

Outstanding Service to the Criminal Law Section as Section Chair, South Carolina Bar

1997

Distinguished Service to Department of Political Science, Furman University, Department of Political Science

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Grose Law Firm, LLC

2008 - 2012

Circuit Public Defender, Circuit Defender For The Eighth Judicial Circuit

1999 - 2008

Chief Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, Greenwood & Abbeville Counties

1998 - 1999

Deputy Public Defender, Orangeburg County Public Defender's Office

1996 - 1998

Assistant Public Defender, Orangeburg Public Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - 2015

South Carolina Bar, Criminal Law Section

Chair

2005 - 2008

South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Public Defender Representative

2005 - 2016

Justice 360 (formally Death Penalty Resource & Defense Center)

Board Member

2005 - 2006

South Carolina Bar, Criminal Law Section

Chair

2002 - 2008

South Carolina Public Defender Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Dean

Affirmed Grant of New Trial

State v. Brown

Reversed Trial Court and Ordered Credit for Time Served

Hughey v. State

Affirmed Grant of New Sentencing Hearing

Aiken, et. al, v. Byars

Relief Granted

State v Hepburn

Mother Acquitted of Homicide by Child Abuse

State v. Langford

Abolished Solicitor Docket Control

State v. McGrier

Prior Manner of Imposing Community Supervision Revocation Held Unconstitutional

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Education

1992

University of South Carolina School of Law

1989

Furman University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

South Carolina Association of Circuit Court Judges 2017 Spring Conference

Expert Witness Issues in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

2017

Appellate Practice Project: Presenting Cases to the Appellate Courts Breakout Group Discussion Leader

2015

South Carolina Bar Convention 2015 Criminal Law Update, Planner and Moderator

2015

2015 Public Defender Conference

Defending Child Sex Abuse Cases

2015

2015 Blues, BBQ, & Bar CLE

Defending Child Sex Abuse Case

2014

2014 Public Defender Conference

“Stopping the Runaway Train—Getting Control of Child Sex Abuse Cases.”

2013

8th Blues, Bar-B-Q, and Bar CLE

Finally Finishing Forensic Interviews?

2012

2012 Public Defender Conference

Who’s Driving the Bus: Understanding and Confronting the Cottage Industry in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

2011

Capital Case Litigation Initiative

Dealing with the State’s Penalty Phase Case – Victim Impact and Protecting Your Client from State Evaluations

2010

Fourth Annual Best Practices Seminar

Nuts and Bolts of Defending Probation Violations

2010

2010 Public Defender Conference

Beware of Alligators: Confronting Forensic Interviews, Limiting Expert Testimony, and Blocking Improper Vouching in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

2010

19th Annual Criminal Practice in South Carolina

Death Penalty Update: From the Defense Perspective

2007

2007 Public Defender Conference

Error Preservation: Top Ten Objections and Five Tips

2006

Blues, Bar-B-Q, and Bar CLE

Example of Closing Argument using PowerPoint

2003

2003 Public Defender Conference

Sex Offense Cases

2002

Hot Tips

ABWIK and ABHAN: Defining the Difference in a Way that Helps the Client

2001

Ethics Seminar

Balancing the Duty to the Court with Zealous Representation of the Client: An Argument for Full Funding of the Criminal Justice System

Publications

Languages

English

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