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    South Carolina Has 1283 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3835 Reviews

    S. Murry Kinard

    S. Murry Kinard

    4.611 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Bio: Murry Kinard is a 1986 graduate of Lexington High School. He obtained his undergraduate degree in 1990 from Lander College where he played basketball and served as Student Body Vice President his senior year. He graduated from the University of So...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Johnny Joseph Evans

    Johnny Joseph Evans

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I began my career in the legal field nearly 20 years ago as a law enforcement officer. I have worked everything from traffic tickets to murders and simple possession of drugs to federal wiretap investigations. I believe that the very best lawyers ...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Joseph Stephen Schmutz

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    Joseph Stephen Schmutz

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Rating:  6.9
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    D. Nichole Davis

    D. Nichole Davis

    4.65 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Ms. Davis helped me settle a very complex federal case. I was skeptical about using an attorney from a small firm, but she exceeded my expectations. Unlike my previous lawyers, she was able to think outside of the box and reach an agreement that s..."
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    Peter David Brown

    Peter David Brown

    5.06 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Peter David Brown is a well-known and respected attorney with thirty (30) years of legal experience. If you are facing life changing events from an auto accident, workplace injury, or a criminal charge, let Peter put his experience to work for you...
    Rating:  8.0
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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:  8.8
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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:  7.4
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    Alan Lance Crick

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    Alan Lance Crick

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Rating:  6.9
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    Stanley Lamont Myers

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    Stanley Lamont Myers

    5.01 review
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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  8.4
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    Matthew Martin McGuire

    Matthew Martin McGuire

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Bio: McGuire Law has spent over three decades representing people across South Carolina. The firm started small and has grown steadily into one of the state's most respected practices, with a reputation that extends well beyond state lines. The firm fo...
    Rating:  6.7
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    James Austin Thomas

    James Austin Thomas

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: In a time when making a quick buck appears to be the top priority for many, I still believe that the client-attorney relationship is the most important aspect of my profession. As a trial lawyer and advocate, I have the skills and experience to as...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Matthew William Shealy

    Matthew William Shealy

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I grew up in Gaffney, South Carolina before attending and graduating summa cum laude from Hampden-Sydney College in 2005. I then attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and graduated cum laude in the top 10% of my class. Since law ...
    Rating:  8.2
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    John K. Koon

    John K. Koon

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
    Review: "Mr. Koon gave the best advice to my husband and I in regards to falsely charged of a crime he didn't commit. Mr. Koon went above and beyond on the case in front of judge and the grand jury without any hesitation. Not once did he bat an eye at taki..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Dean N. Mureddu

    Dean N. Mureddu

    4.36 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Dean has been defending DUI and criminal cases in the Myrtle Beach and Georgetown area for over twenty years. He has defended probably every type of criminal case at trial. He is a highly skilled defense attorney who is well regarded in the legal ...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Mark A Peper

    Mark A Peper

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Estate Planning and more
    Bio: A lifelong Charlstonian, Mark opened The Peper Law Firm in 2005 to provide quality legal services to the citizens of the lowcountry that raised and supported him. Through its continued success, the Firm has grown into a team of 3 attorneys and 7 s...
    Rating:  7.6
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    Erika Baldwin

    Erika Baldwin

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law
    Review: "Miss Baldwin helped to save my life. I was unjustly jail for over 3 yrs. And she showed through truth and evidence I was innocent. Erica is 5 star"
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    Louis H Lang

    Louis H Lang

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Real Estate and more
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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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    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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    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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