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    257 criminal defense lawyers serve Columbia, SC. Compare the best based on 696+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Richland County are listed below.

    Columbia Has 257 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 696 Reviews

    Marion Moise Moses

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    5.0153 reviews
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    The Law Offices of Marion M. Moses, LLC
    2909 Devine Street, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney With Over 20 Years Experience.
    John W. Molony

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    John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC
    1320 Main Street Suite 300, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, Columbia, Aiken, Bluffton, North Myrtle Beach, Sumter, Rock Hill, Greenville and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, drug charges, sex crimes and all cr...

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    Criminal Defense

    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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    Victor K. Li

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    Li Law Firm LLC
    2127 Park Street, PO Box 7284, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI and more
    You Deserve The Best Defense.
    Luke A. Shealey

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    5.06 reviews
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    The Shealey Law Firm, LLC
    2008 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI
    An experienced criminal defense attorney providing powerful representation for you.
    James Ross Snell

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    Law Office Of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC
    1735 St. Julian Place, Suite 302, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Have you or a loved one been arrested? Help is available for DUI, CDV, dug and other serious cases
    Jack B. Swerling

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    5.045 reviews
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    Jack B. Swerling
    1720 Main St. #301, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Federal Crime and more
    The Woods Law Firm - Columbia Office
    3501 North Main Street, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Freddy Woods is an accomplished attorney with extensive courtroom experience in civil and criminal litigation. He has successfully handled high-value cases and has worked with firms in South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta on complex legal...
    Dayne Phillips Criminal Defense Lawyer
    1614 Taylor Street, Suite D, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Dayne has dedicated his life to defending those who are wrongfully accused or who have made an unfortunate mistake and need help. He is committed to personalized, passionate, and professional representation of his clients. No matter the crime or c...
    Seth Rose, Attorney at Law
    1528 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: Seth Rose is a former Richland County Prosecutor and founder of the Law Office of Seth Rose, LLC. Known for being hardworking, responsive, and effective.
    Rose Mary Parham

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    Parham Law Firm, LLC
    1201 Main Street, Suite 1912, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Car Accidents and more
    Highly Experienced & Aggressive Attorney Helping Clients Throughout South Carolina.
    Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC
    1735 St. Julian Place, Suite 302, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: Vicki Koutsogiannis is a regular fixture in midlands area courts. She has experience in negotiation and in the trial of criminal defense and civil matters, including cases such as drug distribution, domestic violence, and DUI. She offers in-person...
    The Sanders Law Firm of South Carolina LLC
    1727 Hampton St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Insurance, Gaming and more
    Bio: Alex and Zoe Sanders have a combined 78 years of experience in practicing law. Alex and Zoe Sanders are father and daughter. They formed the firm to help people and businesses who find themselves involved in the justice system. Alex Sanders is a t...
    Cleary Law LLC
    2725 Devine St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals
    Bio: I have deep roots in South Carolina. I am a native South Carolininian and I went to Richland School District One schools. I grew up on Harden Street right up from Five Points. I am a dedicated Gamecock, having attended USC for undergrad and law sc...
    Law Ofc. of Daniel D. Kienker
    1527 Blanding St, The Law Office Of Daniel D Kienker, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation
    Bio: Whether you are seeking a Divorce with issues of child support, alimony, property division, or perhaps hoping to adopt a child, you can be sure I will represent you with, integrity, dilgence, and treat your concerns as though my own personal conce...
    Leventis Law Firm, LLC.
    1913 Bull Street, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: A lifelong resident of Columbia, South Carolina, Joe holds both a B.S. (2009) and a J.D. (2013) from the University of South Carolina. While attending law school, Joe served as a law clerk at the Fifth Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office; after gr...
    Thompson & Hiller Defense Firm
    1231 Elmwood Ave., Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: My name is Lacey Thompson, and I am a criminal defense attorney in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Columbia, South Carolina. I started my career in criminal defense at the Frederick Law Office, and I have been hooked since my first day. I never w...
    Masella Law Firm, P.A.
    917 Calhoun St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Bio: After graduating from Winthrop College in 1985, Robert Masella went on to become a key member of the business world. It was here that he excelled substantially, rising to the role of a top producer at a Fortune 100 Company. After his success in th...
    6923 N. Trenholm Rd., Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Defective and Dangerous Products and more
    Bio: Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr. was born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959. He attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President o...
    Truluck Law Firm, LLC
    1720 Main Street, Suite 104, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Consumer Protection and more
    Bio: In 2008 I graduated from the University of Miami's School of Law and immediately moved to South Carolina to practice criminal law. Within my first two years of practice I argued before the Supreme Court of South Carolina and helped to change the l...
    O'Leary Associates, P.A.
    714 Calhoun St, Columbia, SC
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Employment & Labor
     
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