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Charleston Has 278 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1305 Reviews

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Seibert Law Firm, LLC
3 Gamecock Avenue, Suite 308B, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: Rebecca was born and raised in New Jersey and is a member of the South Carolina Bar and the State Bar of Georgia, as well as the National Association of Firearms Law Attorneys. A graduate of The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, s...

Rating: 8.5

Call for a consultation(843) 994-2005

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Blazer Law Firm
192 East Bay Street, Suite 202, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more

Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, I often meet my clients at their darkest moments. My job is to shine a light—on overlooked facts, on helpful resources, on legal rights—and help to lift that darkness. It is challenging work I feel privileged to do....

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Charleston, SC

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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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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Joseph Kaiser, Attorney at Law LLC
571 Savannah Highway, Suite A, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Experienced South Carolina criminal defense attorney representing individuals facing serious charges. Committed to protecting your rights, building a strong defense strategy, and guiding you through the legal process with clarity and confidence.

Rating: 7.1

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 321-7061

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Sinclaire Law Firm, LLC
115 River Landing Dr Ste 102, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Mr. Sinclaire spent the first 17 years of his legal career in the prosecutor's office, rising to the rank of Deputy Solicitor before he left to open his own firm. Jack now works non-stop on the interests of his clients. If you've been charged with...

Rating: 8.1

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Gruenloh Law Firm
3 Broad Street, Suite 400, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Patrick Aulton Chisum is a self described as an esquire, knight errant, nautical wheeler, world explorer, volunteer wassailer and amateur lion tamer. Patrick Chisum is a junior partner who handles many different kinds of cases including personal i...

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near Charleston (Charleton)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Prior to forming the Law Office of Robert W. Harrell, III L.L.C., Trey Harrell was an associate at a prominent law firm, where his practiced focused on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. Additionally, Trey has courtroom experience as an assista...

Rating: 7.5

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The Law Office of Sara A. Turner, LLC
165 King Street, Suite 2, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Sara A. Turner is a graduate of The Charleston School of Law. She has handled criminal cases in Magistrate Court, Municipal Court, General Sessions, Family Court, and Federal Court. She has made nearly 400 court appearances in her years practicing...

Rating: 8.5

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Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC
3 Kenilworth Ave, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Review: "I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Sribnick this afternoon. Our conversation, though brief, offered much clarity and dare I say, a little relief. He is a “straight shooter” which I can appreciate. After our dialogue, I now know which directio..."

Rating: 7.4

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Law Office of Bradford C. Andrews, LLC
38 Broad Street, Suite 300, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Bradford was born and raised in Florence, South Carolina. He obtained his B.A. in Political Science from the Citadel in 2001. While at the Citadel, Bradford was an academic standout and recipient of the Bernard Baruch and Frank W. Cayce academic s...

Rating: 9.3

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Gedney M. Howe III, Pa
Po Box 1034, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(843) 588-1645

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Cameron L. Marshall, LLC
7 Gamecock Ave Ste 707, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: I grew up on Sullivan's Island, several miles from Charleston. I graduated from Davidson College in North Carolina in 1986 and University of South Carolina School of Law in 1991. After graduation I was honored to serve as a state prosecutor for mo...

Rating: 8.0

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Sanders Law Firm, LLC
1738 Three Oaks Ave., Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Construction & Development and more

Bio: T.O. Sanders is a Martindale-Hubble AV-Rated attorney. He works in the areas of Automobile Collisions, Wrongful Death, Construction Defects, Criminal Defense, Probate and Divorce. For more than 31 years, he has practiced law in SC. He has worked a...

Rating: 8.2

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McCoy Law Group, LLC.
15 Prioleau Street, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Peter McCoy’s legal background has given him the experience and knowledge needed to vigorously defend the rights of his clients in all courts in South Carolina. Whether it is a criminal defense case, DUI, family law matter, or a personal injury ca...

Rating: 9.5

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McCoy & Stokes, LLC
145 King Street, Suite 407, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Joshua P. Stokes is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality of legal services available in the Lowcountry and South Carolina as a whole. Mr. Stokes graduated from Presbyterian College in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Physi...

Rating: 9.6

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Katie F.P. Marko, Attorney at Law, LLC
Franke Building, 171 Church Street, Suite 160, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Practice

Review: "Katie is the best in her field and makes things happen, She went above and beyond and I was released from custody the very next day and all charges dropped within the week. She takes pride in her work and it shows to say the least. Wouldn't even c..."

Rating: 7.3

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Boles Law Firm, LLC
Po Box 381, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Civil Rights

Bio: Husband. Father. Patriot. Modern-Day Renaissance Man. Rider. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Dan took a winding road to become each of those things. Driven by a lifelong curiosity and eagerness to learn, Dan’s journey has led him to pursuits as vari...

Rating: 7.7

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Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes, P.A.
15 Middle Atlantic Wharf, Charleston, SC

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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Schmutz & Schmutz
24 Broad St, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Rating: 6.9

Call for a consultation(843) 633-8631

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The Peper Law Firm, PA
548 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC

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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The Rankin Law Firm, LLC
635 East Bay Street, Suite F, Charleston, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: Dyllan Rankin focuses on serious personal injury litigation and criminal defense. He is a former adjunct professor of legal research and writing at the Charleston School of Law, where he also served on the alumni board. He currently serves on the ...

Rating: 8.4

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