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    South Carolina Has 1294 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3978 Reviews

    John A O'Leary

    John A O'Leary

    4.36 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 55 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Employment & Labor
    Review: "Mr. O'leary was hired to represent my father after the SC DMV improperly revoked his license. John was personable, knowledgeable, and willing to fight. The DMV recognized the error and reversed their decision before the scheduled hearing. Had it n..."
    Rating:  8.3
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    Elizabeth Powers Price

    Elizabeth Powers Price

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Rating:  10
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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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    James Walter Fayssoux

    James Walter Fayssoux

    4.25 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and more
    Bio: We take great pride in the title of being a Trial Lawyer and must earn it everyday. We are prepared to go all the way to trial, every time. That is the only way to properly prepare a case, protect a client and achieve the maximum possible recovery...
    Rating:  10
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    Jonathan P. Whitehead

    Jonathan P. Whitehead

    5.05 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
    Bio: Born and raised in Easley, SC, I graduated from Easley High School in 1998. I graduated from The University of South Carolina in 2002, where I earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice. In 2006, I graduated with honors from the Appalachian School of Law i...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Beattie B. Ashmore

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    Beattie B. Ashmore

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    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements and more
    Beattie B. Ashmore is a former federal prosecutor and has been practicing law in South Carolina for over 33 years.
    Rating:  10
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    James Creighton Hayes

    James Creighton Hayes

    5.010 reviews
    South Carolina 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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    Jean Sterling Chillico

    Jean Sterling Chillico

    5.012 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Family and more
    Bio: I am a lawyer specializing in grit and determination. My work to date has focused almost exclusively on the indigent and incarcerated youth. I recognize how opaque the legal system sometimes is, even to experienced practitioners, and am excited to...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Elizabeth Smith Owen

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    Elizabeth Smith Owen

    5.01 review
    South Carolina 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
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    Ryan Douglas Templeton

    Ryan Douglas Templeton

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family 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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    Randall K Mullins

    Randall K Mullins

    4.727 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: Formerly of West Virginia, graduated with BA Degree from Marshall University in 1982 and Capital University Law School in 1985. He was admitted to both the South Carolina Bar and United States District Court in 1986. He has practiced law in the Ho...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Philip Wayne Jamieson

    Philip Wayne Jamieson

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina 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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    G. David Seay

    G. David Seay

    5.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: David Seay Jr. has been practicing law in Greenville South Carolina for 20 years. When you need the assistance of an experienced trial attorney, please give us a call at the Seay Law Firm. We are ready to help you navigate your way through the jud...
    Rating:  9.2
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    Hal W. Roach

    Hal W. Roach

    5.04 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Social Security, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: After graduating from law school in 1987, Hal Roach was assigned as a member of the U.S. Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG) at the Charleston Naval Base. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1991, he moved to Gr...
    Rating:  9.5
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    Sara Alexandra Turner

    Sara Alexandra Turner

    5.05 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Sara A. Turner is a graduate of The Charleston School of Law. She has handled criminal cases in Magistrate Court, Municipal Court, General Sessions, Family Court, and Federal Court. She has made nearly 400 court appearances in her years practicing...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Michael Gordon Sribnick

    Michael Gordon Sribnick

    5.07 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Review: "I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Sribnick this afternoon. Our conversation, though brief, offered much clarity and dare I say, a little relief. He is a “straight shooter” which I can appreciate. After our dialogue, I now know which directio..."
    Rating:  7.4
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    David A. Blevins

    David A. Blevins

    5.06 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Child Custody and more
    Bio: I understand not everyone has $25,000 to fight a criminal or family custody case. I keep my practice small so that I can pass that savings on to you. I went to one of the best law schools in the country, and they taught me EVERYONE has the right t...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Tristan M Shaffer

    Tristan M Shaffer

    5.03 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: I represent persons who have been charged with crimes in South Carolina.
    Rating:  7.8
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    Christopher Aaron Grubbs

    Christopher Aaron Grubbs

    3.02 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Chris really helped me with my legal issue when I needed a lawyer. He was always willing to talk to me and take my phone calls, and worked very hard on my behalf. Thanks to his hard work, my case had a really great resolution. I would recommend hi..."
    Rating:  9.8
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    Daniel Albert Selwa

    Daniel Albert Selwa

    4.47 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more
    Bio: Daniel A. Selwa, II, was born and raised in Conway, South Carolina. His family has established deep roots within the community, with his Mother having taught kindergarten locally for 30+ years and his Father having taught as a Professor at Coastal...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Bradford Andrews

    Bradford Andrews

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Bradford was born and raised in Florence, South Carolina. He obtained his B.A. in Political Science from the Citadel in 2001. While at the Citadel, Bradford was an academic standout and recipient of the Bernard Baruch and Frank W. Cayce academic s...
    Rating:  9.3
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