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Robert J. Reeves
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Fort Mill, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(803) 554-4157 1012 Market Street
Suite 205
 Fort Mill, SC 29708
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
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At Robert J. Reeves P.C., our attorneys focus on serious personal injury accidents (automobile, motorcycle, tractor trailer), workers' compensation, DUI and DWI, and divorce cases. We can help clients in both South Carolina and North Carolina. We are experienced trial lawyers who are willing to do whatever it takes for our clients. In addition, every client has our personal cell phone number and direct email address. As a result, you can reach us directly when you need answers, even after hours or on the weekend.

-Robert J. Reeves is a seasoned trial attorney with over 29 years of litigation experience in...
(704) 351-7979 301 South McDowell Street
Suite 814
 Charlotte, NC 28204
(864) 760-8252 4014 Clemson Blvd
 Anderson, SC 29625
Zac Fry
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Fort Mill, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(803) 250-9424 1012 Market Street, suite 205
 Fort Mill, SC 29708
Criminal, DUI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
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John Landreth
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Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 years experience
(803) 325-5806 331 E Main St
#200
 Rock Hill, SC 29730
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Charlotte School of Law
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Christopher Wellborn
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(803) 746-4302 142 Oakland Avenue Suite C
 ROCK HILL, SC 29730
ROCK HILL, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of California - San Diego
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Matthew Burgess
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Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(803) 909-9415 331 E. Main St., Suite 200
 Rock Hill, SC 29730
Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Charleston School of Law
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Matt Burgess is a South Carolina attorney and has represented clients across the state in matters involving Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, General Civil & Appellate Litigation. Matt has been chosen a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40; selected by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys and the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys as a member of their “10 Best Attorneys”; by the American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers in the State of South Carolina; and has been recognized by...
Richard D'Agostino
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Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 19 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.
Robert A. Bruce
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Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience
(803) 366-4411 200 Oakland Avenue
Suite F
 Rock Hill, SC 29730
Criminal, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Robert A. Bruce is an experienced, compassionate and caring attorney with a diverse and unique professional background. He considers it an honor and a privilege to be able to serve as your legal representative and advocate. He wants to get to know the client, understand the matter from the client's perspective and strives to deliver client focused guidance and legal advocacy. He provides zealous and dedicated representation to his clients.

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Served as a Criminal Prosecutor for two Solicitor's Offices during which time he prosecuted misdemeanors and felonies that included juvenile cases, DUI, Burglary, Armed Roobery and Murder.
Served as a...
D. Nichole Davis
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Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Lawyer
(803) 325-2280 1339 Ebenezer Road, Suite 102
 Rock Hill, SC 29732
Criminal
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Allison Brandt Blackwelder
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York, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 4 years experience
(910) 489-2178 P.O. Box 1157
 York, SC 29745
Free ConsultationCriminal, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Allison (Alli) Blackwelder was raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina where she learned the value of working hard to serve others in her community. She attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and minor in Religion in 2010. Alli attended the University of North Carolina School of Law and graduated with her Juris Doctor in 2013. While in law school, she served as the Executive Editor of the First Amendment Law Review and received the Gressman-Pollitt Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy. Upon graduation from law school, Alli...
James Boyd
Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 41 years experience
1544 Ebenezer Rd
 Rock Hill, SC 29732
Criminal and DUI
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Philip Wayne Jamieson
Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(803) 366-0405 242 Oakland Ave
 Rock Hill, SC 29730
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
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Duane M. Shaw
Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Attorney
(803) 329-4200 1169 Ebenezer Road
 Rock Hill, SC 29732
Criminal, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and DUI
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James Creighton Hayes
Rock Hill, SC Criminal Law Attorney
(803) 324-2800 200 Oakland Avenue, Suite B
 Rock Hill, SC 29730
Criminal
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Anna-Karina Parker
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Gaffney, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 5 years experience
(864) 489-8128 221 E. Floyd Baker Blvd.
 Gaffney, SC 29340
Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Personal Injury
Charlotte School of law
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Mrs. Parker is a native of the State of Michigan, born and raised in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Parker graduated from New York Military Academy in 1992 and received her bachelors in 1996 and her Masters in 1999. After graduating with her Masters, Mrs. Parker worked with area churches in youth ministry and began a non-profit organization for inner city youth in Grand Rapids called Home of Agape. This organization worked with youth in the juvenile system between the ages of 16 - 21. After which Weed & Seed took over much of the outreach. Mrs. Parker spent sometime in...
William Donald All II
Union, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 34 years experience
(864) 427-9700 PO Box 731
 Union, SC 29379
Criminal, DUI and Real Estate
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Pete Diamaduros
Union, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 years experience
(864) 427-5657 PO Box 643
 Union, SC 29379
Criminal and Arbitration & Mediation
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Thomas Henry White IV
Union, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 35 years experience
(864) 429-1635 210 West Main Street
 Union, SC 29379
Criminal, Personal Injury and Real Estate
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Christopher Brough
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Spartanburg, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(888) 427-6844 275 E. Henry Street
 Spartanburg, SC 29306
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Syracuse University College of Law
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Attorney Christopher D. Brough founded The Brough Law Firm in 2005. Prior to founding The Brough Law Firm, he had spent two years working for the Spartanburg County Public Defender's Office. Mr. Brough was admitted to practice in the State of South Carolina in 2003 and is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court of South Carolina and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Mr. Brough graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in 2003. During his time at Syracuse, Mr. Brough served as the managing editor for the...
Pete Strom
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Columbia, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(803) 252-4800 2110 N Beltline Blvd
 Columbia, SC 29204
Free ConsultationCriminal, Business, DUI and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, LLC, has been fighting for justice since 1984. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984. After graduating from law school, Pete served as law clerk to the Honorable...
John Charles Bateman
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Spartanburg, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(864) 402-2556 104 North Daniel Morgan Avenue
Suite 104
 Spartanburg, SC 29306
Criminal and DUI
University of Richmond School of Law
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James Thomas
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Spartanburg, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(864) 398-4656 PO Box 201
 Spartanburg, SC 29304
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Emory University School of Law
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I am a criminal-defense attorney dedicated to thoroughly and aggressively fighting for the best possible result for my clients. My office is in Spartanburg, SC, and I am licensed in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. I have successful trial experience with felonies, misdemeanors, and DUIs. I have completed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's DUI detection training course, which is the same curriculum police officers take during their training. I also handle speeding/traffic tickets and other cases in local traffic courts, including Franklin County Probate Court in Carnesville, Georgia. Please don't hesitate to call me at (864) 398-4656 for...
(864) 398-4656 184 N. Daniel Morgan Ave.
 Spartanburg, SC 29306-2321
(864) 398-4656 PO Box 901
 Carnesville, GA 30521
(864) 398-4656 PO Box 1422
 Hendersonville, NC 28793
Freddy Woods
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Columbia , SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(803) 233-1828 3501 N Main Street, #200
 Columbia , SC 29203
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Military and Personal Injury
Howard University School of Law
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I am the Senior Partner at the The Woods Law Firm. I have been practicing for over 21 years. Our law firm's areas of practice are Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Military Criminal Defense (Worldwide Representation) and Personal Injury Law. Our logo is "Justice On Your Side" and our stated mission is to defend the defenseless and help you get your life back. Call us today at 864-298-8111or at 864-810-0384 and see how we fight to win for you and your family!
(843) 492-7730 28 Old Jericho Rd, Suite 100
 Beaufort, SC 29906
(864) 298-8111 955 West Wade Hampton Blvd
Unit 10B
 Greer, SC 29650
Hal Roach
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 31 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...
Eric Christopher Hale
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Columbia, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 14 years experience
(803) 250-5252 1300 Pickens Street
 Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal, Business, Collections and DUI
University of South Carolina School of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
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General legal practitioner. I have represented businesses and citizens throughout the State of SC in: business law matters, civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, appeals. I am SC certified Civil Mediator and presently serve as the Town Attorney for the Town of Irmo.
John O'Leary
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Columbia, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 48 years experience
(803) 779-5556 714 Calhoun St
 Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Products Liability and Traffic Tickets
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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John is a 1966 History graduate of The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina; earning his J.D. in 1969 from the University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan. In addition, John attended graduate school at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (1970). He is a member of the State Bar Associations of South Carolina, Florida, and Michigan. Currently, John has offices in Columbia and Edisto Beach, South Carolina handling primarily DUI, drug cases, and criminal matters. He often testifies as an expert witness in police procedures, high speed chases, and other law enforcement practices. John serves as Counsel for the South Carolina Trooper's Association,...
(803) 869-4147 401 Pompano
 Edisto Island, SC 29438
Dayne C. Phillips
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Columbia, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(803) 272-4503 1614 Taylor Street
Suite D
 Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
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ATTORNEY DAYNE PHILLIPS has dedicated his life to defending those who are wrongfully accused or who have made an unfortunate mistake and need help. He is a trained and experienced South Carolina criminal defense attorney and appellate litigator. He has successfully defended citizens in felony jury trials and has successfully argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Dayne is the 2018 President of the South CarolinHa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and is a former circuit representative on that organization's Board of Directors. He is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense...
(803) 272-4503 137 W Butler St Suite 3
 Lexington, SC 29072
Mary Alice Hubbard Godfrey
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 30 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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Steve Wayne Sumner
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(864) 235-3834 112 Manly Street
 Greenville, SC 29601
Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
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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...
Brian P. Johnson
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(864) 331-1630 522 North Church Streetv
 Greenville, SC 29601
Free ConsultationCriminal
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Brian is a former 13th Circuit Public Defender and has worked with thousands of clients. He has worked with on cases ranging from simple assault to murder. Furthermore, he has handled numerous high profile media cases, mentored new attorneys, and developed an outstanding reputation among his colleagues. As a private attorney, he uses these experiences and strengths to devise sound, strategic legal plans for each of his criminal and family law clients. Brian believes that having an attorney who is knowledgeable and methodical is crucial. Moreover, he prides himself on being accessible and honest with his clients.
James Ross Snell
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Columbia, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(803) 932-6117 1735 St. Julian Place
Suite 302
 Columbia, SC 29204
Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Lexington Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney
(888) 301-6004 123 Harmon Street
 Lexington, SC 29072
Andrew Blaine Farley
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Lexington, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 12 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...
Mark Foster
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 7 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...
Robert Usry
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Spartanburg, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(888) 230-1841 Suite 206
 Spartanburg, SC 29306
Criminal, DUI, Family and Personal Injury
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Rob Usry has lived in South Carolina all his life, graduating Wofford College in 1996 and later University of South Carolina in 2000. His law degree first transitioned into work as a law clerk for a state circuit court judge in Barnwell for one year before practicing law in Easley. It was then in 2005 when he joined Holland & Usry, P.A and has been proud to represent fellow South Carolinians. He works primarily in matters of Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, and Family Law.
Arthur Kerr Aiken
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Columbia, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(803) 799-5205 2231 Devine St.
Suite 201
 Columbia, SC 29205
Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Arthur K. Aiken gives his clients quality representation at a fair price
Andrew Ross Mackenzie
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Greenville, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(864) 232-6247 100 Mills Ave
 Greenville, SC 29605
Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Divorce
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University and Washington and Lee University School of Law
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Marshall Usher Rogol
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Darlington, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(843) 393-1191 105 Exchange Street
 Darlington, SC 29532
Criminal, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Jonathan McKey Milling
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Columbia, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 years experience
1614 Taylor St
 Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
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Mr. Milling is a litigator in both federal and state court handling civil litigation, corporate litigation, criminal defense, and white collar criminal defense.
Steven Michael Hisker
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Duncan, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 18 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...
John R Holland
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Spartanburg, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(864) 582-0416 101 W. St. John St.
Suite 206
 Spartanburg, SC 29306
Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Charleston School of Law
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John Holland was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina and returned to the area after completing law school. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and then the Charleston School of Law in 2007 and ran his own practice for five years. In 2012 he joined Holland & Usry, P.A. and continues to focus on ligitation in family law, criminal defense and personal injury cases.
Thomas Micah Leddy
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Columbia, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 11 years experience
(803) 779-9966 1522 Lady Street
Suite B
 Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
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