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    David W. Melnyk

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    David W. Melnyk

    4.669 reviews
    Melnyk Law Firm, PC
    1803 Hampton St, Melnyk Law Firm P.C., Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: David Melnyk is a South Carolina attorney with over 25 years of experience, helping clients fight speeding tickets and traffic violations with a focus on avoiding points, reducing fines, and protecting their driving record. A single ticket can lea...
    Rating:  4.9
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    Nathaniel P Brady

    Nathaniel P Brady

    5.01 review
    Richland County Public Defender
    1701 Main Street, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Nate Brady is very attentive and thorough. He treated my son like he was his only client."
    Rating:  6.1
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    Jessica Jae Boylan

    Jessica Jae Boylan

    5.03 reviews
    Sullivan Law Firm, LLC
    907 Calhoun Street, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: Jessica Boylan is an attorney with The Sullivan Firm, where she practices in the areas of family law, divorce, adoptions, criminal defense, child custody and child support and military divorce. Ms. Boylan also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem, and re...
    Rating:  7.8
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    James Todd Rutherford

    James Todd Rutherford

    4.52 reviews
    The Rutherford Law Firm, LLC
    Po Box 1452, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Defective and Dangerous Products, Personal Injury
    Review: "He a great lawyer in fact I think that Mr Rutherford is the best attorney around and I would highly recommend him to anyone He is reasonable and he is very knowledgeable and very good "
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    Ryan W. Lane

    Ryan W. Lane

    4.330 reviews
    The Lane Law Firm, LLC
    3600 Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Ryan's deep understanding of the law combined with his strategic approach to problem-solving instilled confidence in me from the outset. He took the time to thoroughly assess my situation, clearly explaining my options and potential outcomes every..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Lir Patrick Derieg

    Lir Patrick Derieg

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    1924 Barnwell St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Civil Rights
    Bio: For a Columbia, SC, criminal lawyer, work with Lir Derieg at Derieg Law Firm, LLC. We have the resources and skills to represent a variety of cases and legal needs. When you need a firm you can trust, we can protect your rights and best interests....
    Rating:  7.8
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    Neal Michael Lourie

    Neal Michael Lourie

    5.06 reviews
    Lourie Law Firm, LLC
    P.O. Box 12089, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Construction & Development and more
    Review: "Attorney Lourie represented my daughter and me in two separate car accident cases. From the moment we stepped into his office until he won the cases for us, the entire time he handled our case to perfection. He kept us informed and fought hard for..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Bill N. Nettles

    Bill N. Nettles

    3.73 reviews
    Law Office of Bill Nettles
    2008 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Defective and Dangerous Products, Litigation and more
    Bio: Bill Nettles possesses an extraordinary, almost unparalleled depth and breadth of experience. You cannot find an attorney who will be better equipped to provide you with the high-quality representation you deserve. Mr. Nettles was appointed United...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Jacob Taylor Bell

    Jacob Taylor Bell

    5.02 reviews
    Jeffcoat Criminal Defense Lawyers
    1333 Main St, Suite 512, Columbia, SC
    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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    Law Office of A. Randolph Hough, P.A.
    1720 Main St Ste 105, Columbia, SC
    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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    Allyson Marie Carbaugh

    Allyson Marie Carbaugh

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    Rikard Moses & Protopapas, LLC, 1803 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
    Rating:  7.7
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    Joseph Alexander Sherard

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    Joseph Alexander Sherard

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    White & Story, LLC
    Po Box 7036, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Environmental and Natural Resources
    Rating:  6.2
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    Joanna Katherine Delany

    Joanna Katherine Delany

    1.01 review
    S.C. Commission On Indigent Defense
    Po Box 11589, Appellate Defense, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She does not return your call,you have to constantly keep calling her office which always goes to voicemail,she does not update you about nany pending case that shes handling for you.I highly recommend NOT employing her as a lawyer and if she was ..."
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    Joseph M. McCulloch Jr.

    Joseph M. McCulloch Jr.

    5.01 review
    Mcculloch and Schillaci
    Po Box 11623, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 48 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Litigation and more
    Review: "Awesome attorney! Old school but he is amazing at creating new defenses. He's honest and will give you honest feedback. He represented me at a trial by jury. His defense was so tight that the prosecutor, the judge, nor the arresting officer eve..."
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    V. Kana Rahman

    V. Kana Rahman

    3.02 reviews
    Kana Law, LLC
    Po Box 12767, Kana Law Llc, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Kana did a excellent job working my separation/divorce. She made it a very smooth and easy to understand during the process . An outstanding attorney!"
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    Chelsey Faith Marto

    Chelsey Faith Marto

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    The Law Office of Chelsey F. Marto, LLC
    1122 Lady Street, Suite 206, Mailbox 38, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Rating:  7.0
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    Linda Pearce Edwards

    Linda Pearce Edwards

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    Gignilliat Savitz & Bettis, LLP
    1908 College St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    David E. Taylor

    David E. Taylor

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    Law Offices David E. Taylor
    2823 Broad River Road, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products and more
    Rating:  6.9
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    Swepson Harrison Saunders VI

    Swepson Harrison Saunders VI

    1.01 review
    The Law Ofc. of S. Harrison Saunders, VI, LLC
    1732 Hampton St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Do not hire Harrison Saunders! Besides being in over his head also Pricey. He missed deadlines, did not put up defense based on lawyer standards. He lied to my face about simple things."
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    Daniel Mcleod Coble

    Daniel Mcleod Coble

    Not yet reviewedReview Daniel
    Coble Law Group, LLC
    6923 N Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Daniel Coble was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended public schools growing up in Columbia. He received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University in Economics. After college, Daniel attended University of South Carolina...
    Rating:  7.8
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