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    South Carolina Has 1291 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3913 Reviews

    Frederick W. Riesen

    Frederick W. Riesen

    5.07 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: In addition to practicing law, I was elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the South Carolina association of Justice ("SCAJ"). I've also taught Criminal Law and Evidence at one of the local colleges. Outside of work, my interests include ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Patrick James McLaughlin

    Patrick James McLaughlin

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Rating:  10
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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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    Lauren Elisabeth Williams

    Lauren Elisabeth Williams

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.7
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    Natasha M. Hanna

    Natasha M. Hanna

    5.014 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: People don’t call a lawyer on their best day. They call when someone they love has been hit by a drunk driver, when a closing is falling apart, when their freedom is on the line, when an insurance company is treating them like a claim number inste...
    Rating:  9.8
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    James Edward Courtney

    James Edward Courtney

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: I am a former police officer and prosecutor. I fight for my clients and ensure their rights are protected. When you have charges pending, or have been in an accident, you need an agressive lawyer who knows what to do and isn't afraid to take a cas...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Robert Clyde Childs

    Robert Clyde Childs

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation and more
    Bio: Robbie Childs was born and grew up in Northern Greenville County, South Carolina. He attended Slater-Marietta Elementary School, Slater-Marietta High School and graduated from Travelers Rest High School in 1977. He received his undergraduate degre...
    Rating:  8.1
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    John M Mussetto

    John M Mussetto

    4.851 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: John was born and raised in Greeville and is proud to call the Upstate home. John attended Furman University before attending law school at Mississippi College School of Law. John returned to the Upstate in 2008 and began a clerkship with The Hono...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Chadwick Dean Pye

    Chadwick Dean Pye

    5.012 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: SPARTANBURG ATTORNEY FOR WORKPLACE INJURIES AND OTHER LEGAL NEEDS. Free initial consultation in all injury matters. Chad PyeChadwick D. Pye, founder and principal attorney at The Chad Pye Law Firm, was born and raised in Spartanburg and is proud t...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Joe Good

    Joe Good

    5.021 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mt. Pleasant DUI attorney Joe Good is board certified in DUI law – one of only two board-certified attorneys in the local area. This means that he maintains the highest standards of training and education when it comes to DUI law and he has trial-...
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew R Ozment

    Matthew R Ozment

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Litigation and more
    Review: "I came to Matt not knowing what to do with a complicated situation at work where I was sexually harassed. Matt put me at ease and helped me know what to do. Was able to to settle my case and am very satisfied!"
    Rating:  8.9
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    Richard Hunter Gustafson

    Richard Hunter Gustafson

    4.414 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Richard Gustafson has been practicing law in South Carolina for about 26 years. He now lives in North Myrtle Beach, SC and has devoted his practice primarily to Personal Injury, Accidents, Criminal Law, Wills, Traffic Law, Juvenile Law, and DUI. O...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Neal Douglas Truslow

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    Neal Douglas Truslow

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, DUI & DWI and more
    Rating:  8.0
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    O. Grady Query

    O. Grady Query

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Rating:  8.9
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    Sukhpreet Singh

    Sukhpreet Singh

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Vick believes communication is the key to everything. He understands the importance of listening to clients, explaining the legal process to them, and answering any questions they may have. He works directly with the client to strive for the best ...
    Rating:  6.6
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    Anna-Karina Parker

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    Anna-Karina Parker

    4.97 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Social Security and more
    Our firm is here to walk you through your most difficult moments with integrity, true care, and knowledge of the legal system. Ready to fight for you and honestly assess your legal needs.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Denise Nicole Gregory

    Denise Nicole Gregory

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Trademark Application, Business and more
    Bio: Denise Gregory earned a BA in English from Appalachian State University with a minor in African-American Studies. She is a member of The Order of Black & Gold where she served as Dean of Pledges and Historian. Other accomplishments include Dean’s ...
    Rating:  6.2
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    Joseph Maxwell

    Joseph Maxwell

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 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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    David E. Rigney

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    David E. Rigney

    5.05 reviews
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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been assisting clients with criminal defense for nearly a decade, and in that time I have represented clients in a wide range of cases, from traffic violations up to homicide cases. My work takes me to courthouses across South Carolina, inc...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Nekedia Alexis Heath

    Nekedia Alexis Heath

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family
    Review: "Nakedia Heath is a a Great Attorney, including her staff . I Appreciate her excellent services and will highly recommend ."
    Rating:  6.0
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    Stephen Paul Bucher

    Stephen Paul Bucher

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "Attorney Bucher is an excellent attorney. He helped my family and I with a dog bite case. This was a difficult time for me and my family. He worked really hard to insure we were not stressed and that we were taken care of. I recommend his legal se..."
    Rating:  7.7
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