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Travis A. Newton
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Anderson, SC Criminal Law Attorney
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Thomas Quinn
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Lawyer
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Dustin Lee
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Hilton Head Island, SC Criminal Law Attorney
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Thomas Quinn
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(864) 232-9590 109 Laurens Road
Suite 4-D
 Greenville, SC 29607
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I have practiced in Criminal Court for all my thirty-five years of practice, trying everything from speeding tickets to death penalty cases. I was Chief Public Defender in Richland County (Columbia) and in Beaufort. I was a Solicitor in Greenville County and handled major cases and headed up one of the two trial teams. I have been in private practice in Greenville the last ten years practicing in Magistrate Court, General Sessions and Federal Court.
Travis A. Newton
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Anderson, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(855) 384-3748 111 Sharpe Street
 Anderson, SC 29621
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Appalachian School of Law
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Attorney Travis Newton is a T.L. Hanna and Clemson University Alumni. After attending Law School in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Attorney Newton returned to his hometown of Anderson, South Carolina to practice law. Since then Attorney Newton has dedicated his career to helping the people of South Carolina as a Trial Lawyer while being recognized by several invitation only organizations for elite performance as a Trial Lawyer. Travis Newton has been awarded Top Ten Attorney status from The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys as being included in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Attornys for...
(855) 384-3748 Serving Beaufort, Bluffton, & Hilton Head Island
 Beaufort, SC 29920
Dustin Lee
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Hilton Head Island, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(843) 474-0614 37 New Orleans Road, Suite V
 Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Mr. Lee is a native of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Mr. Lee's practice areas are limited to Personal Injury (including, but not limited to, automobile accidents, dog bites, and motorcycle accidents), Criminal Law (including, but not limited to, South Carolina felony charges, South Carolina misdemeanor and traffic offenses (including, but not limited to, DUI defense, Criminal Domestic Violence (CDV) defense, and state level ICE Holds), and Family Law (including, but not limited to custody, contested divorce, uncontested divorce, alimony, equitable distribution, child support, visitation, separation agreements, and Guardian ad Litem appointments). Mr. Lee handles other matters (areas...
Bobby G. Frederick
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Myrtle Beach, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(843) 444-6122 1053 London St
 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Civil Rights and DUI
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Lacey Thompson
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Myrtle Beach, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(843) 444-6122 1053 London St
 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Roger D. Johnson
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Conway, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(843) 488-9933 607 Main St
 Conway, SC 29526
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Mary Alice Hubbard Godfrey
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 28 years experience
(864) 467-9196 10 East Ave
 Greenville, SC 29601
Free ConsultationCriminal, Arbitration & Mediation, DUI and Divorce
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Andrew Blaine Farley
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Lexington, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(803) 359-0428 137 East Butler Street
 Lexington, SC 29072
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Western New England University School of Law
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Divorce is a long and tedious process. If you are in the middle of a divorce and wondering where you can turn to receive the help and support your case requires, look no further than The Farley Law Firm, LLC. A divorce attorney in Lexington is prepared to take on your case and fight for you. When you come to this office, you will receive the help you need for matters pertaining to spousal support and child support. If you are dealing with child custody complications of any kind, it is critical that you have a comprehensive understanding of the...
Wade Kolb
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Sumter, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 42 years experience
(803) 418-0800 107 N Main St
 Sumter, SC 29150
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Johnny Gardner
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Conway, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(843) 248-7135 212 Main Street
 Conway, SC 29526
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Personal Injury
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Johnny Gardner is a dedicated trial attorney with years of courtroom experience. He began his legal career in 1992 as a Solicitor for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. This background provides Johnny with a unique perspective of the legal system that greatly assists in the preparation of criminal cases for trial. Three years later, he entered private practice and founded his own law firm. Johnny concentrates his practice primarily on DUI and Criminal Defense, and has tried many difficult, complex cases. He also is a seasoned Family Court lawyer and handles child custody, divorce, and juvenile offender cases on a regular...
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Bobby G. Frederick
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Myrtle Beach, SC Criminal Law Attorney
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Roger D. Johnson
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Conway, SC Criminal Law Attorney
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Taylor Schuster
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Mount Pleasant, SC Criminal Law Attorney.
(843) 388-3661 1032 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Suite 201
 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Criminal, Business, Nursing Home and Personal Injury
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Karen A. Sauls
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Myrtle Beach, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(843) 839-5030 4378 Oleander Drive #1
 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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A native of North Carolina, Ms.Sauls earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from North Carolina State University in 1992. She graduated from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1997 where, in addition to her law degree, she earned a Certificate in International and Comparative Law. She is licensed to practice law in South Carolina, Missouri and Illinois. Ms. Sauls has gained a variety of litigation experience throughout her career by participating in civil and criminal trials at the State and Federal levels. Her criminal experience began as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Saint Louis County, Missouri, a jurisdiction of...
Rustin Duncan
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Greer, SC Criminal Law Attorney.
(864) 877-3355 1320 West Poinsett Street
 Greer, SC 29650
Criminal, Business, Estate Planning and Family
Campbell University
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Rusty Duncan is an associate at King Law Offices. He works from the firm’s Polk and Greer offices and covers Polk, Henderson, Rutherford, and the Upstate. Rusty currently practices primarily in the areas of family law, adoptions, juvenile matters, criminal law, traffic, civil litigation, and wills/estates.
Paul Thurmond
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Charleston, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(843) 937-8000 15 Middle Atlantic Wharf
 Charleston, SC 29401
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University of South Carolina School of Law
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Paul R. Thurmond, founding partner, leads the firm’s criminal defense practice. Before starting the firm in 2005, he served as an assistant solicitor with the Ninth Judicial Circuit in Charleston, S.C. During that time, he handled over one thousand criminal indictments, from minor infractions to murder, leaving the Solicitor’s Office with a 92 percent trial conviction rate. Since then, Thurmond has served as an adjunct professor at the College of Charleston and more recently as a part-time prosecutor for the City of North Charleston. In this role, he predominately handled the City’s DUI cases along with other offenses. He also...
Dan Landers
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Lexington, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(803) 356-2829 812 East Main St.
 Lexington, SC 29072
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Insurance Claims
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
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Matthew Thiesing
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Charleston, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(843) 834-1162 38 Broad Street
Suite 301
 Charleston, SC 29401
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Environmental
Washburn University School of Law
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Richard D. Peacock
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Bluffton, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience
(843) 706-7200 1253 B May River Road
 Bluffton, SC 29910
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, Construction and DUI
University of Richmond School of Law
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Brian Johnson
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Mount Pleasant, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(843) 571-7161 1024 Ewall Street
Suite 101
 Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Criminal, Divorce, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Brian attended the College of Charleston on a full athletic scholarship and graduated in 1994 with his Bachelor of Arts degree. In 2000, he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. After law school, Brian was appointed the Assistant Attorney General by the South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon. Brian prosecuted numerous criminal charges, including some of the most severe. As a former prosecutor, he has a unique insight into how criminal charges are handled, and how to effectively litigate in court. Brian focuses his caseload on criminal defense, personal injury, and family law.
G. David Seay Jr.
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(864) 235-6790 126 Laurens Road
 Greenville, SC 29604
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
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I am a solo practitioner with 22 years of legal and trial experience in the criminal, civil and family courts of South Carolina. After having worked almost 9 years as a prosecutor in Greenville and Pickens counties, in 2003 I started my own solo law practice. Since then I have had the fortune and privilege to help so many good clients navigate our judicial system here in South Carolina. My goal is to always provide my clients with personal and professional representation they can count on when they are faced with an issue in...
Patrick Aulton Chisum
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Charleston, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 3 years experience
(843) 577-0027 3 Broad Street
Suite 400
 Charleston, SC 29401
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Charleston School of Law
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Myrtle Beach, SC Criminal Law Lawyer
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Hal Roach
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 29 years experience
(864) 991-8500 11 N Irvine St.
Suite 1
 Greenville, SC 29601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Social Security Disability
University of Kentucky College of Law
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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 Greenville, South Carolina where he began working as an Assistant Solicitor in the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Greenville, South Carolina. In the years since opening his own law firm, Hal has focused on representing people whose lives have been affected by circumstances beyond their control. Some have been injured by traffic accidents...
C. Austin McDaniel
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Anderson, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(864) 540-8135 103 West Calhoun Street
 Anderson, SC 29625
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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Steve Wayne Sumner
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 24 years experience
(864) 235-3834 1088 North Church Street
 Greenville, SC 29601
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Steve graduated from the USC School of Law in 1992. As a student, he was named to the "Order of the Wig and Robe" for superior academic achievement. Additionally, Steve was part of the Mock Trial Competition winning team at USC, which represented USC in the Southeastern regional of the national competition. Steve served as a state court prosecutor from 1992 to 1994. His primary case load consisted of prosecuting DUI, Felony DUI, Reckless Homicide and Traffic offenses. In 1995, Steve opened his own practice as a criminal defense attorney, with a special focus on defending clients accused...
Mark Foster
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 5 years experience
(864) 360-3090 105 E North Street
Suite 100
 Greenville, SC 29601
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Mark attended the University of South Carolina where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology in 2008. He graduated from the USC School of Law in 2011, where he was a member of the Health Law Society as well as a participant in mock trial competitions. Upon graduation, Mark clerked within the the legal division of The Greenville Hospital System. In February 2012, he joined the Steve Sumner Law Firm as an associate attorney. A firm believer that education should be a lifelong endeavor, Mark completed the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute and the Advanced...
Ralph James Wilson Jr.
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Conway, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(843) 488-1013 1300 Second Ave Suite 212
 Conway, SC 29526
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Christopher Biering
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Moncks Corner, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(843) 761-4888 103 Broughton Road
 Moncks Corner, SC 29461
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Chris has been successfully defending DUI's in SC for 20 years. Make good decisions, but when criminal problems happen, let us help. Serving Moncks Corner Summerville goose creek charleston holly hill Orangeburg Bonneau st Stephens mt pleasant myrtle beach Georgetown Conway Florence Kingstree Andrews manning and more
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Anderson, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 22 years experience
(864) 214-6233 500 East Calhoun Street
Post Office Box 2722
 Anderson, SC 29622
Criminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Probate
Capital University Law School
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OVER 2500 CASES HANDLED WITH CLIENT GOING HOME WITH HIS FAMILY. Personal Attention. Proven Results. 22 years experience. Effective, zealous and tenacious representation for clients. Superior reputation with Judges and prosecutors. I have worked as a criminal defense attorney since my admission to the Ohio Bar in 1993 and the South Carolina Bar in 1997. I have trial experience ranging from DUI to Capital Murder. I am a the managing partner/attorney for Potter Law LLC and personally handle all my client's legal needs. I am admitted to practice before the Supreme Court...
William Grammer
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Myrtle Beach, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(800) 828-8500 P.O. Box 9359
 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578
Criminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Traffic Tickets
University of Memphis
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David Pearlman
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Charleston , SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(843) 720-2800 61 Broad St
 Charleston , SC 29401
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of South Carolina School of Law and The George Washington University Law School
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David T Pearlman has been practicing with the Steinberg Law Firm since 1976. He has been a member of the South Carolina Bar for more than 37 years and has won landmark cases before the State Appellate and Supreme courts. He has also been credited with successful victories protecting working people against some of the country’s largest corporations. David has lectured and served on numerous committees devoted to workers’ rights, including the Legislative Chairperson for South Carolina Injured Workers’ Advocates (IWA). He is a past recipient of the Gedney M. Howe Jr. Award for Outstanding Public. He is a...
(843) 871-6522 1516 Old Trolly Rd #100a
 Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 572-0700 118 S Goose Creek Blvd
 Goose Creek , SC 29445
Richard D'Agostino
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Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
1339 Ebenezer Road
 Rock Hill, SC 29732
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Pace Law School and Pace Law School
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My practice areas primarily include domestic litigation and criminal defense law. Domestic litigation includes divorces, child custody, visitation and support issues, equitable distribution, step-parent adoptions and relocation cases. Criminal law includes defending felonies and misdemeanors ranging from Kidnapping to Driving Under the Influence to Traffic Citations in State, County, City and Municipal Courts.
Mr. Russell D. Hilton
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Summerville, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 10 years experience
(843) 376-5524 104 South Pine Street
 Summerville, SC 29483
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Juvenile
Mississippi College School of Law
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Former Prosecutor, now Criminal Defense Attorney and General Practitioner providing excellent representation to quality clients.
William James LaLima
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West Columbia, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(803) 807-6292 1635 Sunset Blvd.
 West Columbia, SC 29169
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Michael Kent Collins
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Lexington, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience
(803) 808-0905 105 South Lake Drive
 Lexington, SC 29072
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas M. Cooley School of Law
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** What is it like working with me? ** When working with me, what you see is what you get. I’ve been told that I have a strong personality. I am brutally honest, and I won’t sugar coat the facts. That means I’m not afraid to ask and answer the hard questions when working on your case. With that said, you should know that I’m still very approachable, non-judgmental and down to earth. In whatever situation my clients have found themselves in, I’m not here to judge or make them feel bad about themselves. My job is to...
Steven Michael Hisker
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Duncan, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(864) 610-1277 126 East Main Street
 Duncan, SC 29334
Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Steve Hisker is a Greenville criminal defense attorney and the founder of Hisker Law Firm, PC. In his over 15-year career, he has gained considerable experience in defending the accused, including preparing and conducting thousands of cases, including high-profile cases and murder charges. Part of what makes Steve Hisker an excellent criminal defense attorney is the respect he has won in the legal community. His widely-respected practice routinely results in his appointment to complex defense cases, such as kidnapping and armed robbery. In fact, Steve Hisker was among a group of lawyers appointed as the defense in South Carolina’s first...
Ronald Jason Hall
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West Columbia, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(803) 791-3196 1055 Sunset Blvd.
 West Columbia, SC 29169
Criminal, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
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Hall & Hall Attorneys at Law is dedicated to providing clients with the knowledgeable counsel needed for their unique legal needs. The West Columbia attorneys have served the community for more than 45 years and can assist you with cases involving criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, personal injury, real estate, and probate law. The firm has a long history of obtaining successful results for their clients, and their lawyers are ready to help with your legal matter. Contact Hall & Hall Attorneys at Law to learn how they can advocate for your rights and best interests!
Mr. James E. Courtney II
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Summerville, SC Criminal Law Attorney.
(843) 285-7078 1520 Old Trolley Rd. Suite C
Suite C
 Summerville, SC 29485
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Anne Mjaatvedt
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Charleston, SC Criminal Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(843) 793-4240 39 Broad Street, Suite 208
 Charleston, SC 29401
Criminal, Civil Rights and Employment
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Arthur Kerr Aiken
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Columbia, SC Criminal Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(803) 799-5205 2231 Devine St.
Suite 201
 Columbia, SC 29205
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Nursing Home and White Collar Crime
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Nicholas Gray Thomas
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Charleston, SC Criminal Law Attorney.
705 W. Harrison Road
 Charleston, SC 29407
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Russell Warren Mace III
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Myrtle Beach, SC Criminal Law Lawyer.
(843) 839-2900 1341 44th Avenue N., Suite 205
 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Criminal, Appeals and DUI
Juris Doctorate
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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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