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    South Carolina Has 1292 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 4028 Reviews

    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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    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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    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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    William James Luse

    William James Luse

    5.08 reviews
    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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    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, 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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    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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    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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    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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    Andrew Preston Brittain

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    Andrew Preston Brittain

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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
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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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    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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    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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    Nicholas Gray Thomas

    Nicholas Gray Thomas

    5.06 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 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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    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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    Bobby G Frederick

    Bobby G Frederick

    4.620 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: The Frederick Law Office has closed. Although I remain a member of the S.C. Bar, I have changed my status to inactive and I am no longer accepting cases. If you have a criminal defense matter that you need help with, I recommend that you contact M...
    Rating:  10
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    Clark Lathem Grounsell

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    Clark Lathem Grounsell

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    The representation you deserve. Aggressively asserting your rights and compassionate to your needs. Call today for a free consultation.
    Rating:  7.3
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    John Stephen Grooms

    John Stephen Grooms

    5.010 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI
    Bio: J. Stephen Grooms is a lifelong resident of Conway, South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science in 2005 from the University of South Carolina. He received his Juris Doctorate from the Charleston School of Law in 2010, and has been a member o...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Frederick W. Riesen

    Frederick W. Riesen

    5.07 reviews
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Bio: In addition to practicing law, I was elected to serve on the Board of Governors for the South Carolina association of Justice ("SCAJ"). I've also taught Criminal Law and Evidence at one of the local colleges. Outside of work, my interests include ...
    Rating:  9.5
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    John Belton White

    John Belton White

    5.01 review
    South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 49 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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    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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    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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