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    South Carolina Has 1294 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3976 Reviews

    David E. Rigney

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    David E. Rigney

    5.05 reviews
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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been assisting clients with criminal defense for nearly a decade, and in that time I have represented clients in a wide range of cases, from traffic violations up to homicide cases. My work takes me to courthouses across South Carolina, inc...
    Rating:  6.5
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    John Charles Bateman

    John Charles Bateman

    5.031 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: John enjoys travel, having studied abroad in England, India, and Japan. He enjoys international cuisine and wine, and spending time with his wife, Eva, and their young children.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert Scott Dover

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    Robert Scott Dover

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "I was referred to Scott Dover by a lawyer who doesn’t practice family law herself but who wanted me to be represented by the best possible attorney. I was told by a retired judge that I had chosen one of the very best attorneys. The fact that Scot..."
    Rating:  8.8
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    Lacey Marie Thompson

    Lacey Marie Thompson

    5.021 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    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...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Edward William Martin

    Edward William Martin

    5.045 reviews
    South Carolina 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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    James M. Morton

    James M. Morton

    5.01 review
    South Carolina 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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    Brian P. Johnson

    Brian P. Johnson

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, General Practice
    Review: "I have nothing but good things to say about this man. He went above and beyond to get my family court case settled. He was my second attorney and I wish I would’ve retained him from the beggining. He told me what to expect and his plan of action, ..."
    Rating:  9.1
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    Charlie Hiram Williams

    Charlie Hiram Williams

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Charlie H. Williams III is the founder of The Williams Firm and a third-generation attorney with a deep commitment to justice and community service. With nearly 15 years of experience, Charlie has built a reputation for skillfully handling persona...
    Rating:  8.9
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    Jeffrey T. Lucas

    Jeffrey T. Lucas

    5.05 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: I was born in Lancaster, South Carolina and grew up several miles away in the small town of Great Falls. I graduated from Great Falls High School in 2006 with honors. Following high school, I studied political science and pre-law at Coastal Caroli...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Frederick W. Riesen

    Frederick W. Riesen

    5.07 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: In addition to practicing law, I was elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the South Carolina association of Justice ("SCAJ"). I've also taught Criminal Law and Evidence at one of the local colleges. Outside of work, my interests include ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Gregory Dean Ammons

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    Gregory Dean Ammons

    4.812 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    We help clients deal with the legal challenges that come with criminal charges.
    Rating:  8.2
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    Matt Burgess

    Matt Burgess

    5.010 reviews
    South Carolina 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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    Natasha M. Hanna

    Natasha M. Hanna

    5.014 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Bio: I am an advocate, a trial laywer, a trustee, a commissioner, a business owner, a counselor, a wife, a mother and a daughter. I am truly passionate about helping people and this is why we are so successful. I know people and I understand problems. ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Charles Molony Condon

    Charles Molony Condon

    5.035 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I highly recommend Charles Condon as he excelled in every area of my case. Charles was the third lawyer I hired in my legal matter, so I learned the hard way that the lawyer you choose makes an enormous difference in the outcome of your case. Char..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Randy Chambers

    Randy Chambers

    5.05 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Bio: I am a trial lawyer. I represent people, never corporations or insurance companies. I fight for people in criminal, famly and civil courts. Upon graduation from law school in 1988, I spent four years on active duty as a Navy JAG Officer. I represe...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Cameron Jane Blazer

    Cameron Jane Blazer

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: As a criminal defense attorney, I often meet my clients at their darkest moments. My job is to shine a light—on overlooked facts, on helpful resources, on legal rights—and help to lift that darkness. It is challenging work I feel privileged to do....
    Rating:  9.7
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    Steve Wayne Sumner

    Steve Wayne Sumner

    5.020 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Steve completed both his undergraduate and graduate education in his home state of South Carolina, graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1992. While at the USC School of Law, Steve was inducted into the academic honor s...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Leigh Leventis

    Joseph Leigh Leventis

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    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...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Chester Leroy Palumbo

    Chester Leroy Palumbo

    5.018 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am an experienced trial lawyer with over 40 jury trials as lead counsel. I consider every case on an individual basis and understand that every client has specific goals and expectations for their case and try to tailor my case strategy to effec...
    Rating:  8.7
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    Brian Gregory Burke

    Brian Gregory Burke

    4.719 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: My law practice began as a clerk for the South Carolina Circuit Court. I worked for Judge James C. "Jimmy" Williams for a year before transitioning to private practice. My first three years of private practice focused on Criminal Defense, particul...
    Rating:  10
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