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    South Carolina Has 1291 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4034 Reviews

    Jeffrey T. Lucas

    Jeffrey T. Lucas

    5.05 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born in Lancaster, South Carolina and grew up several miles away in the small town of Great Falls. I graduated from Great Falls High School in 2006 with honors. Following high school, I studied political science and pre-law at Coastal Caroli...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Reynolds Williams

    Reynolds Williams

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Corporate & Incorporation, Litigation and more
    Bio: Biography Reynolds Williams was born in Mullins, South Carolina on May 15, 1946 Reynolds Williams served in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge. Williams served as Legislative Assistant to United States Congr...
    Rating:  10
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    Charlie Hiram Williams

    Charlie Hiram Williams

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Charlie H. Williams III is the founder of The Williams Firm and a third-generation attorney with a deep commitment to justice and community service. With nearly 15 years of experience, Charlie has built a reputation for skillfully handling persona...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Lewis Hartwell Warr

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    Lewis Hartwell Warr

    5.06 reviews
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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Attorney Bio: Lewis strives daily to seek justice for injured South Carolinians and those that have been wrongfully accused of a crime. Lewis limits his practice to Civil Litigation (Including Auto Accidents; Trucking Accidents; Motorcycle Acciden...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Gregory Dean Ammons

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    Gregory Dean Ammons

    4.812 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    We help clients deal with the legal challenges that come with criminal charges.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Annie Andrews

    Annie Andrews

    5.07 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Bio: Annie focuses her practice on nursing home abuse and neglect, civil rights violations, and various personal injury matters. An experienced litigator, Annie worked for seven years as a trial attorney at the Charleston County Public Defender’s offic...
    Rating:  10
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    Patrick Aulton Chisum

    Patrick Aulton Chisum

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Patrick Aulton Chisum is a self described as an esquire, knight errant, nautical wheeler, world explorer, volunteer wassailer and amateur lion tamer. Patrick Chisum is a junior partner who handles many different kinds of cases including personal i...
    Rating:  10
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    Brian P. Johnson

    Brian P. Johnson

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice
    Review: "I have nothing but good things to say about this man. He went above and beyond to get my family court case settled. He was my second attorney and I wish I would’ve retained him from the beggining. He told me what to expect and his plan of action, ..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Robert M.P. Masella

    Robert M.P. Masella

    4.816 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: After graduating from Winthrop College in 1985, Robert Masella went on to become a key member of the business world. It was here that he excelled substantially, rising to the role of a top producer at a Fortune 100 Company. After his success in th...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Matthew Sherrod Swilley

    Matthew Sherrod Swilley

    5.012 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Matt has been great dealing with the case of my 9 year old daughter I would definitely use Matt again if needed"
    Rating:  7.7
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    Thomas C. Nelson

    Thomas C. Nelson

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Tom Nelson is a Charleston attorney who practices in the areas of general civil litigation, real estate litigation, personal injury, business law, criminal defense, and family law. A native of Charleston, South Carolina, Mr. Nelson graduated from ...
    Rating:  10
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    Bradley Coy Richardson

    Bradley Coy Richardson

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Experienced trial attorney, Brad C. Richardson is the principal and founding attorney of The Law Office of Brad C. Richardson, LLC serving the Grand Strand and the Pee Dee, including Myrtle Beach, all of Horry and Georgetown Counties as well as Ma...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Christopher Aaron Grubbs

    Christopher Aaron Grubbs

    3.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Chris really helped me with my legal issue when I needed a lawyer. He was always willing to talk to me and take my phone calls, and worked very hard on my behalf. Thanks to his hard work, my case had a really great resolution. I would recommend hi..."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Chester Leroy Palumbo

    Chester Leroy Palumbo

    5.018 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am an experienced trial lawyer with over 40 jury trials as lead counsel. I consider every case on an individual basis and understand that every client has specific goals and expectations for their case and try to tailor my case strategy to effec...
    Rating:  8.8
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    Sara Alexandra Turner

    Sara Alexandra Turner

    5.05 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Sara A. Turner is a graduate of The Charleston School of Law. She has handled criminal cases in Magistrate Court, Municipal Court, General Sessions, Family Court, and Federal Court. She has made nearly 400 court appearances in her years practicing...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Brian Gregory Burke

    Brian Gregory Burke

    4.719 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: My law practice began as a clerk for the South Carolina Circuit Court. I worked for Judge James C. "Jimmy" Williams for a year before transitioning to private practice. My first three years of private practice focused on Criminal Defense, particul...
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Scott Dover

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    Robert Scott Dover

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I was referred to Scott Dover by a lawyer who doesn’t practice family law herself but who wanted me to be represented by the best possible attorney. I was told by a retired judge that I had chosen one of the very best attorneys. The fact that Scot..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Joseph Matthew Kaiser

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    Joseph Matthew Kaiser

    5.07 reviews
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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Experienced South Carolina criminal defense attorney representing individuals facing serious charges. Committed to protecting your rights, building a strong defense strategy, and guiding you through the legal process with clarity and confidence.
    Rating:  7.2
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    James Creighton Hayes

    James Creighton Hayes

    5.010 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more
    Bio: Creighton is an associate in the firm focusing his practice on the areas of criminal defense, family law, and general civil litigation, such as personal injury or contract disputes. Creighton is committed to representing his clients effectively an...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Melinda Allyson Knowles

    Melinda Allyson Knowles

    5.012 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Born and raised in Conway, South Carolina, I have chosen to base my practice right here where I grew up. I am an experienced, compassionate, hardworking attorney. I enjoy helping others and this profession has allowed me to help thousands of peopl...
    Rating:  7.3
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