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    South Carolina Has 1294 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3979 Reviews

    Anna-Karina Parker

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    Anna-Karina Parker

    4.97 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Social Security and more
    Our firm is here to walk you through your most difficult moments with integrity, true care, and knowledge of the legal system. Ready to fight for you and honestly assess your legal needs.
    Rating:  6.5
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    Candice Koopman Lapham

    Candice Koopman Lapham

    1.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  8.0
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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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    Christopher L. Jones

    Christopher L. Jones

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: Christopher L. Jones is the founding member of Christopher L. Jones, Attorney at Law, which serves Greenville and Spartanburg. From Easley, South Carolina, he received his J.D. from Charleston School of Law in 2010 and has since been a member of t...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Nancy Jo Thomason

    Nancy Jo Thomason

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
    Review: "Hands down...she's the BEST. I've used Nancy Jo to represent me for several cases over the past 10 years - ranging from a divorce, child custody and adoption. She was an absolute jewel to have on my side during these difficult times. She fought ha..."
    Rating:  6.7
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    Ashley Hudson-Scott

    Ashley Hudson-Scott

    4.34 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more
    Review: "Ashley Hudson Scott is a wonderful lawyer in Walterboro ,S.C. She and her legal team at Smoak & Hudson Law Firm have been so helpful to me and my children as I was going through my divorce. She always took the time to talk to me and return my phon..."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Christopher D. Scalzo

    Christopher D. Scalzo

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Appeals and more
    Review: "I know Chris Scalzo is THE attorney you need. Over the years he has helped several people I am close to. In my opinion he has the perspective and the intention which all defense attorneys should follow and clients should be given."
    Rating:  6.5
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    Jewitte Dooley

    Jewitte Dooley

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Adoption, Family
    Review: "Great to work with. Highly recommend . Especially knows adoption law in SC. Can't say enough good things."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Murray Noel Turner

    Murray Noel Turner

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury
    Bio: A native of Spartanburg and graduate of Spartanburg High, Mr. Turner received a double major from Clemson University. He worked two years as a clerk at Alston & Bird in Atlanta before attending Loyola University School of Law. He completed a judic...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Brian Rudolph Shealey

    Brian Rudolph Shealey

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Bio: Mr. Shealey attended the University of South Carolina and graduated with a BA in 2001. After finishing his undergraduate work and exploring what career paths excited him the most, Brian chose to study law in Boston, Massachusetts, and graduated fr...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Stephen Drew Geoly

    Stephen Drew Geoly

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, General Practice
    Review: "Great lawyer!fucugigigovigigidrueyrufigigigogogigirirurjfjgigigitirifigogogogititutitititigigigigigiv"
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    Donald Higgins Howe

    Donald Higgins Howe

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Rating:  7.6
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    Daniel Scott Slotchiver

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    Daniel Scott Slotchiver

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Rating:  8.5
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    Nicholas J Clekis

    Nicholas J Clekis

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more
    Review: "Nick has been awesome to me. Not only did he advise me on what to do when my daughter was injured by our neighbor's dog and how to handle the situation. He also has gone out of his way to help me find a lawyer in an area of law he doesn't practice..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    Lir Patrick Derieg

    Lir Patrick Derieg

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Civil Rights
    Bio: For a Columbia, SC, criminal lawyer, work with Lir Derieg at Derieg Law Firm, LLC. We have the resources and skills to represent a variety of cases and legal needs. When you need a firm you can trust, we can protect your rights and best interests....
    Rating:  7.8
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    Grant Bradley Smaldone

    Grant Bradley Smaldone

    Not yet reviewedReview Grant
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Rating:  7.9
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    Andrew Joseph McCumber

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    Andrew Joseph McCumber

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Bio: My name is Andrew J. McCumber, and I am a litigation associate with Slotchiver & Slotchiver, L.L.P. A native of the Upstate, I attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., where I received my B.A. in 2011. Later that year, I moved to Charleston,...
    Rating:  8.1
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    John Michael Apicella

    John Michael Apicella

    4.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 52 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "He will fight to the end saved me from doing a mandatory life sentence, murder kidnapping burg 1st+ 3 cooperaters =20 years good man"
    Rating:  7.1
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    Leigh James Leventis

    Leigh James Leventis

    Not yet reviewedReview Leigh
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents
    Bio: It is the mission of everyone here at Leigh J. Leventis - Attorney at Law to be courteous, polite, responsive and hard working. Our firm principal, Leigh J. Leventis, along with his team, is very appreciative of the opportunity to assist clients d...
    Rating:  8.3
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    William Henry Burriss

    William Henry Burriss

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
    Review: "Mr. Burns is probably one of the best stories I've ever dealt with in my time I think he's awesome he's accessible 24 hours a day and if you're looking for a great Lord this is one of them and that you need to see to help you in any of your workma..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Melinda Inman Butler

    Melinda Inman Butler

    5.01 review
    South Carolina 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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