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    Christopher Brian Lusk

    Christopher Brian Lusk

    2.65 reviews
    The Jeffcoat Firm
    1333 Main Street, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I had to fire a different lawyer on a criminal case that was not helping for 8 months and doing nothing for me and my wife. I hired Christopher Lusk after finding out the previous lawyer had kept vital information from me and Christopher was a gre..."
    Rating:  7.6
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    Richard A. Harpootlian

    Richard A. Harpootlian

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    Richard A. Harpootlian, PA
    1410 Laurel St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Richard “Dick” Ara Harpootlian is one of South Carolina’s leading courtroom advocates with 30 years of trial experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and civil litigator. Mr. Harpootlian’s dynamic and persuasive advocacy style and record of s...
    Rating:  9.0
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    David B. Tarr

    David B. Tarr

    5.08 reviews
    Law Office of David B. Tarr, LLC
    2201 Greene St., Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more
    Bio: David is a criminal defense lawyer with over twenty-five years of experience. He has built a successful practice by establishing a unique relationship with each of his clients. His genuine concern for people, along with his dedication to upholding...
    Rating:  6.7
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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 29 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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    Neal Michael Lourie

    Neal Michael Lourie

    5.06 reviews
    Lourie Law Firm, LLC
    P.O. Box 12089, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 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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    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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    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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    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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    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:  6.3
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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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    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:  5.0
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    Lir Patrick Derieg

    Lir Patrick Derieg

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    1924 Barnwell St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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    Samuel M. Mokeba

    Samuel M. Mokeba

    5.01 review
    Baker Ravenel & Bender, LLP
    3710 Landmark Drive, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Insurance, Construction and Development, Criminal Defense and more
    Review: "Mr. Mokeba is simply the finest lawyer I have sought for assistance. I do not believe there is none finer; confident, professional, honest, and perseverant. If I ever again need legal counsel, he will be my first and only choice."
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    Ryan W. Lane

    Ryan W. Lane

    4.331 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: "I cannot recommend Ryan Lane highly enough. Ryan represented me through my divorce and all of the challenges that came with navigating custody and parenting issues involving my children. Throughout every twist, turn, setback, and difficult decisio..."
    Rating:  7.8
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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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    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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    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:  7.1
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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 26 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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    J. Christopher Mills

    J. Christopher Mills

    3.02 reviews
    J. Christopher Mills, LLC
    2118 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Litigation
    Review: "Mr. Mills answered all my questions. He and Leigh Ann really helped me get through a tough issue. I could tell that they have been doing this for a long time and I felt comfortable knowing that they were handling my case."
    Rating:  7.3
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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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