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    South Carolina Has 1292 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4028 Reviews

    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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    Jonathan Matthew Miles

    Jonathan Matthew Miles

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Jonathan was born and raised in Conway, South Carolina. After graduating from Conway High School, he attended Coastal Carolina University, where he majored in Business with an emphasis in Marketing. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Charles...
    Rating:  6.8
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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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    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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    Arthur Kerr Aiken

    Arthur Kerr Aiken

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: In my thirty years of practicing law, I have always tried to give my clients superior representation at a fair price. I can not guarantee results, but I can guarantee that I will fight for you to the best of my ability. If necessary, I will get do...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Kelly Kassis Solar

    Kelly Kassis Solar

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 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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    Larry Weidner

    Larry Weidner

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Larry Weidner is originally from Oklahoma. He attended Dartmouth College where he received his AB in Economics and Government in 1985. While in college he played rugby for Dartmouth. Following his graduation from college, Mr. Weidner briefly playe...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Debra Barry Moore

    Debra Barry Moore

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement
    Review: "I cannot say enough about how incredible my attorney has been throughout one of the most difficult seasons of my life. She stood by me through a complex divorce, a challenging custody battle, a DSS case, and even a frightening stalking situation—w..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    James T. McBratney

    James T. McBratney

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "The McBratneys where very helpful in helping with a serious legal issue that i had here in Florence County. I would recommend the McBratney Law Firm to any and all for superior legal counsel."
    Rating:  7.0
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    John P. Meadors

    John P. Meadors

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: John Paschal Meadors is the criminal defense attorney for MBA, practicing primarily in Columbia, Lexington, Camden, Orangeburg, Aiken and Newberry counties. He received his B.A. from Wofford College in 1983, where he served as Student Body Preside...
    Rating:  6.7
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    Brie Rust Russell

    Brie Rust Russell

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more
    Review: "Brie helped me get in touch with Department of Social Service after a family member was brought into foster care. Her service was prompt and accurate. Most lawyers charge a consultation fee which is very pricey and does not mean they are going to ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Raia Jane Hirsch

    Raia Jane Hirsch

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor
    Review: "I am the Fiancee and mother of a "Criminal Offender". My sons father and I came across her accidentally, we had a meeting with Jack Swerling. But he called to reschedule with my sons father, of course he didn't answer. Raia was an associate at the..."
    Rating:  6.9
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    Thomas C. Brittain

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    Thomas C. Brittain

    5.02 reviews
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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Thomas C. Brittain is widely recognized as one of the nation’s top lawyers. His inclusion as a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers is bestowed only on the top 1% of all trial lawyers. With over three decades of successful legal represe...
    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 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights and more
    Rating:  10
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    Mark A. Nowell

    Mark A. Nowell

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Mark Alan Nowell was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina. He graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. While at UGA, Mark was a scholarship member of the NCAA Division I men's sw...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Tommy Arthur Thomas

    Tommy Arthur Thomas

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  General Practice, Criminal Defense
    Review: "I can't say enough kind words about Mr. Thomas. He helped me with a complex case and stuck it out until we received the decision I wanted. Great guy and I consider him my friend now."
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    John L. Duffy

    John L. Duffy

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: John was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a graduate of Bishop England High School and of Furman University, where he received his Bachelor's in History and Spanish. While at Furman, and upon graduation, he was afforded the opp...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Tracy Gilbert Racine

    Tracy Gilbert Racine

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had a case that was not legit because of my disability to have even be prosecuted for the charges.. That included attempted murder, carjacking, and failure to stop for a blue light.. She was able to get me a plea that reduced my charges to fa..."
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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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    Leslie Therese Sarji

    Leslie Therese Sarji

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: For over twenty years, I have worked to gain extensive trial experience in defending adults in criminal courts, juveniles in the juvenile justice system, and in litigating issues in family court, including trials in which custody, division of asse...
    Rating:  7.0
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