Top Rated Dorchester County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Dorchester County, South Carolina, there are 77 criminal defense lawyers available with 326+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Dorchester County Has 77 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 326 Reviews

Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

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

Bio: As a private practitioner, criminal defense attorney, and former prosecutor, I am known throughout the legal community as a respected and effective attorney who has built up a wealth of knowledge and resources to handle your legal issues. I was bo...

Rating: 9.8

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: As a former prosecutor I have handled nearly 5,000 criminal cases ranging from Shoplifting to Murder. I have extensive trial experience having tried nearly 40 violent criminal jury trials over the past 11 years. I know how the system works and I k...

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dorchester County, 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

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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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "Thad went above and BEYOND for me. I had Federal charges and State Charge in multiple states as well. He went out of his way to Wrap up everything for me in one go. HE went beyond what was expected and required of him. Any body In need of a Crimin..."

Rating: 6.5

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more

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Rating: 10

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Joy Stoney is a tremendously talented family law attorney with a knowledge base that is not limited to worker's compensation or medical disability issues but expands to include expertise in a variety of areas of legal matters. She was very respons..."

Rating: 7.0

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

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

Bio: Robert D. “Robby” Robbins was born in Charleston, S.C. A native of St. George, South Carolina, Robby was the Valedictorian of the Dorchester Academy class of 1980. He obtained his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Political Science from the Universi...

Rating: 7.2

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

Bio: Autumn Hazy joined Provence Messervy in 2013 after moving to the Summerville area. Autumn is a native of Florida and now calls the Lowcountry home. She attended undergraduate school at the University of South Florida and law school at the Universi...

Rating: 7.7

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Family and more

Bio: Attorney Jessie J. Glenn started the Glenn Law Firm in 2003. Attorney Jessie Glenn holds a juris doctor degree (with an emphasis in litigation) and a degree in psychology (with a minor in Political Science) from California State University. Attorn...

Rating: 7.4

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Dorchester County 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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Dorchester County 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: 6.9

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, Wills and Living Wills and more

Review: "Matt is an amazing attorney ! very knowledgeable, professional and also down to earth and very understanding! Very well-rounded attorney with a wealth of experience in multiple areas of law . I would recommend matt to family and friends ! Thank yo..."

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation

Review: "Joe not only acts on your behalf as an amazing attorney with your current case, he becomes a friend and trusted confidant that will always be there in times of need. His results driven practice is built on family values and that means treating his..."

Rating: 6.7

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Construction & Development and more

Review: "Compassionate, aggressive and got me custody of my children! You have got a trustworthy lawyer here and that is hard to find."

Rating: 6.4

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Dorchester County 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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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

Bio: Ryan Templeton helps people that have been charged with crimes, people going through a divorce or child custody case, and people that have been injured by no fault of their own. He can help you navigate the legal minefield that you have found your...

Rating: 7.8

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor and more

Review: "I've been dealing with Mr Joe a few years now , I can honestly say he's my go to guy about anything , I've never used any other lawyer but him , so if your trying to get a case resolved Mr Joe is your guy "

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

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

Bio: John was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a graduate of Bishop England High School and of Furman University, where he received his Bachelor's in History and Spanish. While at Furman, and upon graduation, he was afforded the opp...

Rating: 7.0

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Very Profesional Very passionate about my best interest The process was very painless, I was terrified of going through it but Mr. Gamache made me feel confident and comfortable through it all. He was always straight and to the point with me, a..."

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Justin Mims was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. At an early age, Justin's parents instilled in him a strong work ethic and desire to help others. His father retired as the Director of Marketing and Communications at the United State...

Rating: 7.0

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Dorchester County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation and more

Review: "I needed direction on a 50 foot right of way into my property due to a change of ownership and use of the property in front of my farm. Joe Ginn gave me excellent insight and assistance into what to do to acquire a new recorded plat from the new o..."

Rating: 5.4

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