Top Rated Dorchester County, SC Family Lawyers

In Dorchester County, South Carolina, there are 65 family lawyers available with 113+ 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 65 Family Attorneys with 113 Reviews

Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, 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 Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents 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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Family Lawyers in Dorchester County, SC

Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Family lawyers advise and represent clients in matters like divorce, custody, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and the civil aspects of domestic violence. They draft agreements, negotiate settlements, appear in family court, protect parental and financial rights, help enforce orders, and provide emotional and procedural guidance through sensitive family transitions.

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family, Workers Compensation, Divorce & Separation

Review: "Ms Syracuse helped me when I really needed it. I had other attorneys in the past that botched up my case bad and lot of time wasted. She had to do major damage control due to incompetent so called WC attorneys. She’s an Attorney Specializing in Re..."

Rating: 7.2

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Real Estate

Bio: If you are searching for the representation of an experienced and reliable attorney in Columbia or Charleston, look no further than Finkel Law Firm LLC. With more than 20 lawyers on staff, the firm takes a team approach to every case they handle b...

Rating: 7.0

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury

Bio: Frank Hartman concentrates his legal practice in several areas, specializing in cases concerning social security disability, auto accidents, on the job injuries, slip and falls, trucking injuries, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Mr. Hartm...

Rating: 7.8

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, 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 Family Attorney

Family 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 Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 52 years

Practice Areas: Family, 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 Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury 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 Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, 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 Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Mr. Rossington was very aggressive in handling my case. He actually cares and it showed. I ended up receiving more than expected! Thank you, ROSSINGTON LAW OFFICES!"

Rating: 7.0

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Family, Tax

Review: "I hired Mr. Witherspoon to represent me in negotiating an IRS debt incurred through an acrimonious divorce process. He educated me, filed paperwork, advocated for my best interests, and successfully negotiated an OIC. He was efficient, effective a..."

Rating: 6.6

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Family, Wills & Living Wills, Probate and more

Bio: Tyla N. Bowman, Esquire - Attorney at Law As a Legal Professional, A Wife, and A Mother of Four, I know the importance of preserving the family unit. However, having experienced a divorce in my past, I also understand that sometimes the best decis...

Rating: 6.3

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Family, Litigation, Personal Injury 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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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: Your divorce will be like no other experience in your life. I know. I am divorced. I intentionally focus my practice to domestic cases because I enjoy helping people like you solve what will probably be the biggest legal challenge of your life. I ...

Rating: 8.2

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: From the attorney's website: My name is Jeff Schreiber. Family Law is all I do, and I’d like to be your attorney. On any given evening or weekend, you will likely find me in and around Summerville — coaching tee-ball in the springtime, walking wit...

Rating: 9.6

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

Bio: I know what it’s like to go through a divorce. I’ve been there. It’s not easy. When you get a divorce, you are choosing to make a better life–for yourself and for the people who matter most to you. But you can’t do it alone. You need help from an ...

Rating: 10

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Bio: I have a child from a previous marriage, and his father and I have joint custody. It's not easy, but it is right for our son. I can give you personal experience of ideas that work and haven't worked for thousands of families and my own. I am remar...

Rating: 7.7

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

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

Bio: Former Navy transplant that came to South Carolina in 1979. I went into the practice of law after graduating From South Carolina School of Law in 1991. I wanted to bring my experience and strong beliefs in Justice to the community. I opened my off...

Rating: 7.6

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Dorchester County Family Attorney

Family Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Family, Child Abuse, Foreclosure

Bio: I am a Charleston, South Carolina area lawyer practicing in the areas of family law--DSS defense mainly--and foreclosure defense at the DeMott Law Firm, P.A. I have practiced law since 1988 and worked for Dorchester County DSS as its lawyer from 2...

Rating: 10

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