Top Rated York County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyers

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York County Has 51 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 174 Reviews

York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: Creighton is an associate in the firm focusing his practice on the areas of criminal defense, family law, and general civil litigation, such as personal injury or contract disputes. Creighton is committed to representing his clients effectively an...

Rating: 7.8

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

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

Bio: Matt Burgess is a South Carolina attorney and has represented clients across the state in matters involving Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Civil & Appellate Litigation. Matt has been chosen a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 1...

Rating: 9.1

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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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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Trademark Application, Business and more

Bio: Denise Gregory earned a BA in English from Appalachian State University with a minor in African-American Studies. She is a member of The Order of Black & Gold where she served as Dean of Pledges and Historian. Other accomplishments include Dean’s ...

Rating: 6.2

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: Criminal Defense Lawyer Robert A. Bruce focuses his legal practice on helping those charged with a crime. He considers it a privilege to be able to come alongside an individual facing the criminal justice system and serve as his or her attorney an...

Rating: 7.4

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

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

Bio: Gary Lemel was destined from an early age to make his living in public speaking. Starting in middle school, throughout high school and continuing into college at Vanderbilt University and law school at Wake Forest University, he was active in spee...

Rating: 10

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

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

First Class South Carolina DUI Attorney. National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. Call 803 752-3329

Rating: 9.0

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Review: "Mr. Jamieson was very knowledgable about my case and the law accordingly. He seemed very experienced and was able to educate me on somethings i had been unaware of that helped me on my path. As far as my case goes he represented me fairly and gave..."

Rating: 7.7

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "I had a case that was not legit because of my disability to have even be prosecuted for the charges.. That included attempted murder, carjacking, and failure to stop for a blue light.. She was able to get me a plea that reduced my charges to fa..."

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding and Traffic Ticket and more

Review: "I recently hired James Morton for defense of a very minor misdemeanor charge. Though it would have been very easy to simply pay a very small fine and move on, I wanted a vigorous defense against what I viewed as an unwarranted charge. Jim kept m..."

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Review: "We happened upon Elizabeth and her team by accident while looking for the right attorney for our incredibly difficult custody case. We had many variables including parents living in different states, and us being in a different state than where th..."

Rating: 8.0

Call for a consultation(803) 590-8427

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Child Custody

Review: "I can't say enough about how wonderful Melinda Butler is. She know sher stuff!!! So caring and treats the entire situation as if she was personally involved. Again, Thanks"

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Attorney Emehel, One of the many outstanding characteristics of Attorney Emehel is his ability to focus on the client's needs. He leaves you feeling like you are the only case he is working on. Very approachable, dependable, and focused. Attribut..."

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Bio: Fierce advocate that will fight for you and your rights! Not afraid to take a case to trial. Attorneys at MLB Law have over 60 years of combined experience. Joshua Brown was born in Virginia, but moved to Fort Mill, SC with his family when he was ...

Rating: 7.0

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

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

Review: "I was referred to Duane Shaw through a mutual friend for an autombile accident. I had never been involved in an accident and had no idea what to do or where to start. Mr. Shaw was wonderful to work with. He walked me through every step of the proc..."

Rating: 7.1

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more

Bio: Criminal defense lawyer Christopher Wellborn began his career as a York County prosecutor, and he draws on that experience as he tears down the prosecution's case to build your defense. Since 1990, he has practiced in the area of criminal defense....

Rating: 10

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

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

Review: "Ed was able to get me the best possible outcome. He was very helpful and informative. Thank you Ed!"

Rating: 7.5

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: Craig Pisarik at Pisarik Law Firm, LLC, provides clients with aggressive and skilled representation in criminal cases throughout the South Carolina upstate and midlands (York, Lancaster, Chester, Cherokee, Richland, & Lexington). With a zealous ap...

Rating: 8.6

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Family and more

Review: "Mr. Matthew Niemiec expertly guided me through a challenging child custody case with dignity and transparency. Despite feeling overcome, he listened intently and treated me with respect. His calm demeanor and kindness were exactly what I needed. B..."

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: If you're currently facing a legal issue, you know the value of having effective representation on your side. For those in and around the Rock Hill, Fort Mill & Gaffney, SC area, the choice is clear - Anderson Law Firm. Our law firm also serves fa...

Rating: 6.6

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York County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

Bio: I began my career as a prosecutor in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. I have been practicing criminal law and family law in Rock Hill, South Carolina since 2008. My criminal cases focus on everything from DUI all the way to murder charges. In ...

Rating: 8.1

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