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    South Carolina Has 1294 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3984 Reviews

    Harriet Victoria Smith

    Harriet Victoria Smith

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Victoria Smith is an extremely intuitive and intelligent attorney. I feel no need to explain my unfortunate situation, but I am 100% confident in her abilities. I highly recommend you consider hiring her as your legal representative."
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    Adam Joseph Russo

    Adam Joseph Russo

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He did what he said. Case dismissed! Thank you Adam Joseph Russo - Drennan Law"
    Rating:  6.5
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Michael Dennis McMullen

    Michael Dennis McMullen

    4.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Former Prosecutor with over 25 years of experience in criminal law. Former Adminsitrative Hearing Officer. Experience also as an Investigator for a State Agency. I love trying cases and get great satisfaction by working with clients and presenting...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Mary Stuart Shealy

    Mary Stuart Shealy

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Business
    Bio: I have been a licensed attorney for the past ten years. I am licensed in South Carolina and Florida. My practice is and has been primarily focused on Criminal Defense, but we are a general practice firm. I have handled thousands of criminal cases ...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Jael Denise Gilreath

    Jael Denise Gilreath

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Bio: My name is Jael Gilreath and I am a criminal lawyer practicing in Lexington, South Carolina.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Barbara Wilson Pratt

    Barbara Wilson Pratt

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Miss Pratt is one of the best attorneys you will ever hire, she went above and beyond to make sure she did what I wanted not just what she thought I would get in this charge. She never doubted me for a second on my innocent!! She was truly a god s..."
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    Judah N. Vansyckel

    Judah N. Vansyckel

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I appreciate Judah's knowledge and clear explanations. He's great at thoughtfully laying out my best options. I had to call him once concerning a property manager, and once when dealing with damage done by a contractor."
    Rating:  7.0
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    John R. Holland

    John R. Holland

    5.05 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: John was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2003. He graduated from law school at the Charleston School of Law in 2007. After graduating from law school, John went to work in a pri...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Eric Michael Staggs

    Eric Michael Staggs

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I have know Mr. Staggs for a long time, and he has an immense passion for the law, as well as getting just results for his clients. Mr. Staggs is a giant in the courtroom, and a giant advocate for his clients. Any client would be lucky to call Mr...."
    Rating:  7.0
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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI
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    Rating:  8.3
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    Lewis King Cutter

    Lewis King Cutter

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Didn't have money to hire an attorney. Mr. King did everything I could possibly ask for and more. Glad to have him."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Foster Manly Mathews

    Foster Manly Mathews

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Review: "Foster Mathews has represented me on several criminal cases and has always got my charges dismissed and resolved. He he very fast and handles every case accordingly. I have known him for a longtime and he is not just my attorney, He is also a frie..."
    Rating:  6.6
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    Richard Harold Warder

    Richard Harold Warder

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Are you facing criminal charges? If so, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Richard Warder Criminal Defense Attorney has been practicing law for over 40 years in the state of South Carolina. He offers an aggressive and ...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ryan Michael James

    Ryan Michael James

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Business
    Review: "I hired Ryan in 2023 to handle my son's wrongful death case in which we won then hire him again in 2025 for a DUI he got dropped to a wreck less driving. I can't tell you how much of a GREAT he is in Greenville SC. I recommend him for anyone that'..."
    Rating:  6.3
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    Druanne Dykes White

    Druanne Dykes White

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Review: "Druanne White and her staff are the best around. Very concise and efficient in handling my case. I refer everyone that I know to Druanne and her firm."
    Rating:  7.6
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    William Harold Nixon

    William Harold Nixon

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury
    Bio: William H. Nixon, Jr. is a South Carolina attorney practicing in the areas of criminal defense, workers’ compensation and personal injury law. Mr. Nixon’s practice focuses on DUI defense, drug charges, underage possession, minor in possession of a...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Kelly Kassis Solar

    Kelly Kassis Solar

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kelly provided me with every avenue of defense as guaranteed in the constitution. The outcome was extremely favorable on my behalf."
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    Lloyd Wayne Patterson

    Lloyd Wayne Patterson

    4.49 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I have over forty five years of business and legal experience. Prior to entering law, I owned and managed corporations involved in various fields of the construction industry and am a past president of Carolinas Associated General Contractors. I c...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Joseph Brantley Maxwell

    Joseph Brantley Maxwell

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: ""Mr,Maxwell saw my case through till the very end, and was willing to answer all my questions, and insure the greatest outcome possible."also he reassured me in a time of need and was a very caring friend to me as-well."
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    Michael A. Uricchio

    Michael A. Uricchio

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr. Uricchio focused on each of his clients and makes sure they are okay, He is man of business and treats you with respect. He is a very intelligent man in the criminal defense area and will notice when you're being falsly convicted of something ..."
    Rating:  7.2
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