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Gael Gilles

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Gael Gilles is the founding attorney of Gilles Law, PLLC in Charlotte, NC. Gael is licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina. Gael is also admitted to practice in all Federal Courts in North Carolina and South... Read More »

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Bill Powers

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(877) 462-3841 331 E Main St
#200
Rock Hill, SC 29730

Free ConsultationYork County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 27 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Campbell University

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Robert J. Reeves

York County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 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...

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Matthew Burgess

York County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years experience

(803) 909-9415 331 E. Main St., Suite 200
Rock Hill, SC 29730

Free ConsultationCriminal, Animal, 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...

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Megan Powell

York County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 2 years experience

(877) 462-3841 331 E Main St
#200
Rock Hill, SC 29730

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Family
Charlotte School of Law

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Richard D'Agostino

York County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 20 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.

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Robert A. Bruce

York County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 26 years experience

(803) 366-4411 452 Lakeshore Parkway
Suite 110
Rock Hill, SC 29730

Criminal, Business, 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.
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Christopher Wellborn

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(803) 746-4302 142 Oakland Avenue Suite C
ROCK HILL, SC 29730

York County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
Criminal, DUI, Juvenile and White Collar Crime
University of California - San Diego

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Zac Fry

York County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 4 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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D. Nichole Davis

York County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer

(803) 325-2280 1339 Ebenezer Road, Suite 102
Rock Hill, SC 29732

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Philip Wayne Jamieson

York County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 18 years experience

(803) 366-0405 242 Oakland Ave
Rock Hill, SC 29730

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Duane M. Shaw

York County, 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 Boyd

York County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 42 years experience

1544 Ebenezer Rd
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Criminal and DUI

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James Creighton Hayes

York County, SC Criminal Law Attorney

(803) 324-2800 200 Oakland Avenue, Suite B
Rock Hill, SC 29730

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Robert Usry

Spartanburg County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 18 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.

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Christopher Brough

Spartanburg County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 15 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...

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Anna-Karina Parker

Cherokee County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 6 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...

Holman Gossett

Spartanburg County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 46 years experience

218 E Henry St
Spartanburg, SC 29306

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury

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Pete Diamaduros

Union County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 33 years experience

(864) 427-5657 PO Box 643
Union, SC 29379

Criminal and Arbitration & Mediation

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William Donald All II

Union County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 35 years experience

(864) 427-9700 PO Box 731
Union, SC 29379

Criminal, DUI and Real Estate

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Thomas Henry White IV

Union County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 36 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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Richard Vieth

Spartanburg County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 44 years experience

360 E Henry St
Spartanburg, SC 29302

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Dayne C. Phillips

Richland County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 8 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...

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Linda Vallar Whisenhunt

Anderson County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 29 years experience

(864) 225-3125 213 South Main St.
Anderson, SC 29624

Criminal and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law

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Seasoned Criminal Defense Attorney. Former Prosecutor. Big Firm Experience. I have been practicing law in the Upstate for almost 30 years. I have worked in a large law firm and have prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases. Now, I defend those accused of crimes in South Carolina state, county and city courts. My office is across the street from the Anderson County Courthouse. Let me put my experience to work for you.

I also handle personal injury cases. If you have been injured due to someone else's negligence, you need an experienced lawyer to help you navigate the complicated justice system and...

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Steve Wayne Sumner

Greenville County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 27 years experience

(864) 235-3834 112 Manly Street
Greenville, SC 29601

Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law 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...

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Eric Christopher Hale

Richland County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 15 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.

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Andrew "Andy" Potter

Anderson County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 25 years experience

(864) 214-6233 500 East Calhoun Street
Post Office Box 2722
Anderson, SC 29622

Criminal, DUI, Education and Juvenile
Capital University Law School

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EMPOWERING PARENTS. Personal Attention. Proven Results. 24 years experience. Effective, zealous and tenacious representation for clients. Superior reputation with Judges, opposing counsel and prosecutors.
I represent parents in their fight to ensure that their children are provided a free and appropriate public education as guaranteed by Federal law. IEP plans, 504 plans, expulsions and suspensions. Certified by the William and Mary Law School Institute for Special Education Advocacy.
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...

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Freddy Woods

Richland County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 23 years experience

(803) 233-1828 3501 N Main Street, #200
Columbia , SC 29203

Free ConsultationCriminal, Cannabis Law, DUI 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 24 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. We represent the people against the powerful. Call, Click or Text us today at 864-810-0384 or call us at 864-298-8111 and see how we fight to win for you and your family!

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John O'Leary

Richland County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 49 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,...

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James Thomas

Spartanburg County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 6 years experience

(864) 398-4656 PO Box 201
Spartanburg, SC 29304

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI
Emory University School of Law

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Defense is all I do. My law practice is dedicated to protecting the rights of my clients who are charged with criminal and DUI offenses and working toward the best possible result in their cases. My office is in Spartanburg, and I represent people in various courts throughout Upstate South Carolina. I'm also licensed in Georgia and North Carolina and will take on cases in those states on a select basis. My office address is 184 N. Daniel Morgan Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29306-2321. Call (864) 398-4656 or email jt@attorneyjamesthomas.com to set up an appointment for a free consultation about your...

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Travis A. Newton

Anderson County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 13 years experience

(864) 965-9148 111 Sharpe Street
Anderson, SC 29621

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Appalachian School of Law

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Travis Newton is originally from Anderson, South Carolina and is a proud alumnus of three-time college football national champion Clemson University. Travis Newton received a B.A. in Psychology from Clemson before accepting an academic scholarship to attend The Appalachian School of Law (ASL) located in The Commonwealth of Virginia. ASL is an ABA-approved private law school near the convergence of Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia. ASL is notable for its focus on community service and leadership, emphasizing professional responsibility and requiring students to complete 25 hours of community service per semester in order to graduate.

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John Belton White Jr.

Spartanburg County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 43 years experience

(864) 585-5100 178 W. Main St.
Spartanburg, SC 29304

Criminal, Business, DUI and Personal Injury

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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 in 2011. John was appointed by Governor Henry McMaster as Chairman of the Board of the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank. John has been named a Best Lawyer in America since 2007 and a South Carolina Super Lawyer for the past 10 years. He serves on the state’s chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Association for Justice, as well as in leadership...

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Mark Foster

Greenville County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 8 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...

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Hal Roach

Greenville County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 32 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...

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C. Austin McDaniel

Anderson County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 11 years experience

(864) 540-8135 103 West Calhoun Street
Anderson, SC 29625

Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
Appalachian School of Law

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I have dedicated the majority of my professional career to learning the "science" behind the Standardized Field Sobreity Tests as created by the NHTSA and used by all officers in South Carolina when conducting DUI investigations.

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Pete Strom

Richland County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 35 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...

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John Charles Bateman

Spartanburg County, 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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Karen R. McManaway

Greenville County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 12 years experience

(864) 283-6040 819 E. North Street
Greenville, SC 29601

Free ConsultationCriminal, Family, Personal Injury and Probate
Florida Coastal School of Law

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When people from upstate South Carolina need legal advice or representation for a variety of Family Law and other legal matters or Personal Injury, McManaway Law, LLC, is always ready to provide the high quality, experienced legal assistance they want. Attorney Karen R. McManaway has an excellent reputation for working closely with her clients to help them successfully resolve simple to complex legal matters and disputes.

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Charles Griffin

Anderson County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 33 years experience

(864) 231-8870 210 North McDuffie Street
Ste 103
Anderson, SC 29621

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law

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Practice Includes: Notable Experience in Sewer System Back Up/Overflow Litigation, Criminal Defense, DUI, DUS, Traffic, Serious Personal Injury, Serious Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death, Family Law Divorce, Custody, Adoption, Probate, Estates, Foreclosures and other litigation. Over 30 Years Experience

Also: South Carolina Forestry Commisson, Anderson County Board Member

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Michanna Tate

Greenville County, SC Criminal Law Attorney with 7 years experience

(864) 498-7411 330 E Coffee Street
Greenville, SC 29601

Criminal, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Stetson University College of Law

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ACCESS LAW LLC, formerly known as Michanna Talley Attorney at Law LLC, is a firm that provides access to the legal services that individuals and businesses need. Founded in 2012 by Michanna Talley Tate, the firm has provided services in several areas of law but now focuses primarily on medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate, and criminal defense.

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William James LaLima

Lexington County, SC Criminal Law Lawyer with 21 years experience

(803) 807-6292 1635 Sunset Blvd.
West Columbia, SC 29169

Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce and Personal Injury

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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.

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