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    South Carolina Has 1286 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3850 Reviews

    J. Michael DeTreville

    J. Michael DeTreville

    3.710 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: DeTreville Law Mediation, LLC is a general practice practice law firm focusing on family court litigation and non-litigation dispute resolution, criminal law and DUI defense, and serious personal injuries. The firm is a family-owned and operated b...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Linda Vallar Whisenhunt

    Linda Vallar Whisenhunt

    3.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I defend people accused of crimes in South Carolina state, county and city courts. I have been practicing law in the Upstate for almost 30 years. I have worked in a large law firm and, as a prosecutor, prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. Let me...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Peter Thomas Phillips

    Peter Thomas Phillips

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Constitutional and more
    Rating:  7.6
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    James Bernard Huff

    James Bernard Huff

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Mr. Huff is one of 100 lawyers nationwide that are founding members of the National College DUI Defense (NCDD). He is a founding member, current board member and Past President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL)...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Michael Thomas Kerr

    Michael Thomas Kerr

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I enjoy spending time with my family as well as working on projects. I am a huge Miyazaki fan.
    Rating:  7.0
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    Rad Stuart Deaton

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    Rad Stuart Deaton

    3.83 reviews
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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: I am a solo practitioner and the only lawyer at the Deaton Law Firm, LLC. Since opening the doors of my practice, I have strived to provide confidential, timely, and cost-effective results for clients who have faced complex and serious legal probl...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Tim Amey

    Tim Amey

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Review: "Mr. Tim Amey was a consummate professional. I hired him to represent me in a criminal matter and he far and away exceeded my expectations. He could've charged me a large sum and instead only charged my half of what any other attorney would have re..."
    Rating:  7.2
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    Jacob Taylor Bell

    Jacob Taylor Bell

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Criminal defense attorney Taylor Bell serves as a crucial shield between individuals and the formidable government machinery, offering unwavering support to those facing legal challenges. With a Bachelor's in business administration from UNC Wilmi...
    Rating:  6.8
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    A. Randolph Hough

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    A. Randolph Hough

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Randolph “Randy” Hough has practiced law for over 25 years, both as a prosecutor and as a criminal defense lawyer. He knows how the criminal justice system works from the inside out, and leverages that knowledge to help build a better defense for ...
    Rating:  7.3
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    Susanna Marie Ringler

    Susanna Marie Ringler

    1.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very vindictive attorney. She has a vendetta against my family. Plan on filing a complaint with the state of south carolina for abuse of power."
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    Charles Nicholas Lavery

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    Charles Nicholas Lavery

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Top Rated and Highly Respected Attorney with 20+ years of Aggressive & Effective Representation of Individuals Involved in a Criminal or Personal Injury Law Case. We consistently deliver exceptional results. Free Consultations. Call Today. There i...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Laree Anne Hensley

    Laree Anne Hensley

    3.73 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I was a victim in a CDV case. And during the unfortunate situation I was in, the Department of Social Services founded a case against me. I found myself in a very confusing situation and I decided I needed to speak with an attorney. Laree Hen..."
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    Howard Walton Anderson III

    Howard Walton Anderson III

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense
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    Eydie J. Tillman

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    Eydie J. Tillman

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Estate Planning and more
    Rating:  6.5
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    Stuart G. Anderson

    Stuart G. Anderson

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 56 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  6.7
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    James H. Messervy

    James H. Messervy

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Jim Messervy joins Provence Messervy, LLC after more than 25 years of serving Dorchester County as both an Assistant Solicitor and Magistrate Judge, both of which prepared him for an active criminal defense practice. He has had a tremendous amount...
    Rating:  8.2
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    David Scott Miller

    David Scott Miller

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: David S. Miller Jr. founded Miller Law, LLC after managing a large personal injury client base for a competitive firm directly out of Law School. Before his pursuit of higher education in the legal field, David was a clerk for the Honorable Justic...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Billy J. Garrett Jr.

    Billy J. Garrett Jr.

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "best lawyer i have ever used,,,have and will recommend to anyone,,,,, will work to resolve for his clients favor---no exceptions have recommended to all that i speak to..call him you will be satisfied.... "
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    Nicholas W. Lewis

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    Nicholas W. Lewis

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Nicholas W. Lewis was born in Georgetown, South Carolina on April 16, 1979 and educated in the public school system. He attended Francis Marion University and graduated in 2001. After graduation from Mississippi College School of Law in 2004, he s...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Sally C. Newman

    Sally C. Newman

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Environmental and Natural Resources, Criminal Defense
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