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    South Carolina Has 1283 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3831 Reviews

    Christopher David Kennedy

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    Christopher David Kennedy

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Experience To Help Clients During Their Often Difficult & Personal Struggles.
    Rating:  9.2
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    Samuel Christopher Bauer

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    Samuel Christopher Bauer

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Review: "Sam helped me get out of a DUI last year. I talked with a couple different attorneys in the area before making my decision. While Sam was one of the more expensive it was money well spent. His assistant Amanda was a pleasure to work with (consider..."
    Rating:  9.5
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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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    Clare C. Hodge

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    Clare C. Hodge

    5.020 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Family
    Bio: Mr. Clare C. (Chip) Hodge, III is an experienced trial attorney who works primarily in the area of military criminal defense. Chip was commissioned into the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from active duty in 2022 as a Lieutenant Colonel, having ser...
    Rating:  7.1
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    Andrew J. Johnston

    Andrew J. Johnston

    4.69 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 40 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice and more
    Review: "Mr. Johnston came highly recommended from several folks in the upstate legal community. From his initial consultation with me on a non-bondable offense with a potential for life in prison, Mr. Johnston took an aggressive and diligent approach to p..."
    Rating:  9.4
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    Chad D. Shelton

    Chad D. Shelton

    4.25 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more
    Bio: Chad was born and raised in St. Charles, Missouri just outside of St. Louis. He attended undergrad at Valparaiso University in Northwest Indiana and graduated in 2004 with a political science major. Chad then moved to Charleston, South Carolina in...
    Rating:  10
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    Andrew Ross Mackenzie

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    Andrew Ross Mackenzie

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Appeals
    Review: "He's a very personable intelligent and thorough attorney. He worked with me on pricing and payment and also help my family understand I would recommend him to anybody. He is well worth every penny"
    Rating:  7.7
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    Adrian Gabriel Dejeu

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    Adrian Gabriel Dejeu

    5.06 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Slip and Fall Accident and more
    Former prosecutor, now working to get you the results you deserve.
    Rating:  9.3
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    Christopher P. Biering

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    Christopher P. Biering

    5.014 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more
    Bio: Experienced Lawyer. Focused Results. We handle Injuries small and large, family court matters, probate and estate, workers compensation and criminal matters. We are dedicated to serving legal needs of the people of the South Carolina.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Steven M Krause

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    Steven M Krause

    4.73 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Honest-Aggressive-Proven Results! Call For A Free Consultation.
    Rating:  9.8
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    David Fletcher Aylor

    David Fletcher Aylor

    4.613 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation and more
    Bio: "Your Client Focused & Commuity Driven Injury Firm!"Attorney David Aylor Since 2007 David Aylor has been building a thriving law practice in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, establishing a dynamic and experienced presence in the region. Local and...
    Rating:  10
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    Zachary David Ellis

    Zachary David Ellis

    5.08 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation and more
    Bio: Zach Ellis was raised in Shelby, North Carolina and Spartanburg, South Carolina. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University, Zach earned his law degree from The George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D...
    Rating:  10
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    Stephan Victor Futeral

    Stephan Victor Futeral

    5.012 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Stephan Futeral is a Charleston, South Carolina, attorney with more than 32 years of legal experience representing individuals, families, and businesses throughout the Lowcountry. He is a partner in the law firm of Futeral & Nelson, LLC, where a s...
    Rating:  10
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    Michele Patrao Forsythe

    Michele Patrao Forsythe

    5.07 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Born in Newark, New Jersey and raised in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area, Michele Patrao Forsythe is a multi-lingual attorney who still uses her linguistic ability and her cultural heritage every day in her dynamic litigation practice. Mich...
    Rating:  10
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    David Michael Collins

    David Michael Collins

    3.97 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate and more
    Bio: I help good people who are going through difficult times. Regardless of what has happened in your life my job is to help you find the best solution to the problems you are facing.I am the lawyer that nobody ever wants to have to call, but they are...
    Rating:  9.7
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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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    Evan Kyle Guthrie

    Evan Kyle Guthrie

    5.0271 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Evan Guthrie is licensed to practice law throughout the state of South Carolina. The Evan Guthrie Law Firm 164 Market Street Suite 362 Charleston SC 294
    Rating:  10
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    Nicholas Gray Thomas

    Nicholas Gray Thomas

    5.06 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, Attorney Nick Thomas has called South Carolina home since 1995. Prior to opening his own practice, Nick was the lead attorney for the Charleston office of Coastal Law, LLC. He previously served as the Judicial...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Christopher Wellborn

    Christopher Wellborn

    5.01 review
    South Carolina 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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    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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    Joe Good

    Joe Good

    5.021 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mt. Pleasant DUI attorney Joe Good is board certified in DUI law – one of only two board-certified attorneys in the local area. This means that he maintains the highest standards of training and education when it comes to DUI law and he has trial-...
    Rating:  10
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