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South Carolina Has 1290 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 3991 Reviews

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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

Call for a consultation(404) 528-1441

Clare C. Hodge's Website

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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

Call for a consultation(843) 594-2539

Christopher P. Biering's Website

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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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South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Brain Injury and more

If you have been injured at work or in an Accident? Call The Carolina Law Group! WE FIGHT FOR YOU!!!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(864) 428-1585

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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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South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: NOTICE: ANY RESULT STEPHAN FUTERAL OR HIS LAW FIRM MAY ACHIEVE ON BEHALF OF ONE CLIENT IN ONE MATTER DOES NOT NECESSARiLY INDICATE SIMILAR RESULTS CAN BE OBTAINED FOR OTHER CLIENTS. Stephan Futeral is an experienced Charleston attorney who handles...

Rating: 10

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South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and more

Bio: I have dedicated my career to representing people and not corporations. I take pride in getting to know each client's story; whether it is their inability to play with their grandchildren after suffering a back injury or the humility from being wr...

Rating: 10

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South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Managing Shareholder John B. White Jr.’s legal career spans 40 years and has resulted in hundreds of jury trials with numerous verdicts and successful settlements, including a $327-million jury verdict against Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals ...

Rating: 10

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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

Call for a consultation(864) 477-6252

Andrew Ross Mackenzie's Website

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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South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Litigation and more

Rating: 6.8

Call for a consultation(843) 507-4979

Mason William King's Website

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South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Family and more

Bio: Preston Brittain is acclaimed as a "rising star" in South Carolina law. Graduating from Wofford College Cum Laude and received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina Law School. Preston served a two-year clerkship for the United St...

Rating: 9.3

Call for a FREE consultation(843) 353-6374

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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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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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South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Amy S. Lawrence graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro cum laude (2005) and a B.S. in Hospitality Management from East Carolina University (2001). She was president of the college Republicans, sat on t...

Rating: 9.4

Call for a consultation(843) 286-4630

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South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury and more

Review: "Dustin was always on top of every part of my case. When ever I had a question he had a quick and good answer. I will refer him to my friends if they need legal council."

Rating: 9.9

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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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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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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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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

Call for a FREE consultation(864) 559-8915

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South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, State, Local And Municipal Law

Rating: 8.8

Call for a consultation(803) 303-6435

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