Richland County Domestic Violence Lawyers

John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, Aiken, South Carolina, Bluffton, South Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, state and federal drug charges, sex crimes and all criminal charges throughout South Carolina including Charleston, Berkeley, Beaufort, Dorchester, Georgetown, Jasper, Horry, Hampton and Colleton County. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC represents clients who have been charged with DUI and all criminal offenses, including drug charges, white collar crimes, sex crimes, theft, disorderly conduct, domestic violence burglary, fraud and traffic tickets. Attorney...

Adam Touma is a born and raised South Carolinian. He grew up and lived in Columbia, SC where he attended Cardinal Newman Catholic High School. After high school, Adam moved to the upstate to attend college at Clemson University where he graduated with a major in History and a minor in Psychology in 2013. He then attended the University of South Carolina School of Law. After Law School Adam clerked for the Honorable Robin Stilwell in Greenville S.C. At the encouragement of Judge Stilwell, Adam joined the public defenders office where he gained invaluable trial and courtroom experience. After a...

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 a former President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and former circuit representative on that organization's Board of Directors. He is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College and...

Lacey Thompson is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer with offices in Myrtle Beach and Columbia, SC. She has focused solely on criminal defense in SC state courts for her entire career, and she is proud to say that she has never been and likely never will be a prosecutor.

She received her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2013, and she is a member of the South Carolina Bar and the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL). She is a former board member for SCACDL, representing the 15th circuit which includes Horry and...

Melinda grew up in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area where she currently resides. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina and graduated from Charlotte School of Law with honors (cum laude). While in law school she was inducted into the prestigous Order of the Crown (honor society) and received a merit scholarship. After law school, Melinda spent over eight years at a public interest law firm practicing family law. Melinda was the head family law attorney and was recognized as Attorney of the Year in 2016 while employed at...

Alissa's practice is almost entirely devoted to criminal defense. She works for Touma Law Group and is the principal attorney in the Columbia, South Carolina office. Alissa attended the State University of New York at Buffalo to earn her law degree and MBA. She practiced law in New York until 2013 when she migrated to South Carolina. Alissa has been practicing criminal law since 2014, when she began working for Jack Swerling. She practiced under Jack's guidance until early 2024 when she moved to Touma Law Group. Alissa is originally from New York, and an avid New York Jets fan....

Lexington Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney

Steve joined Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, in 2019. Before joining Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, Steve worked for over five years with the Fifth Circuit Public Defender in Columbia, South Carolina. At the public defender, Steve focused on defending individuals charged with serious and most serious violent crimes. During the past five years, Steve has defended nearly every type of crime on the books, including Murder and Felony DUI involving Death. Steve has successfully tried many criminal cases to verdict and is licensed to provide first-chair defense representation in death penalty cases.

During Steve’s tenure as a public defender, he was...

Mr. Milling is a litigator in both federal and state court handling civil litigation, corporate litigation, criminal defense, and white collar criminal defense.

Alexandra “Ally” Benevento focuses her practice on state and federal criminal defense, civil rights and civil litigation. She has successfully represented thousands of individuals in state and federal courts. Alexandra is admitted to the South Carolina Bar, as well as the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. She has previously been admitted pro hac vice to, and successfully represented clients in numerous federal district courts across the country. She is a member of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ),...

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...

** 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...

At Robert J. Reeves P.C., our attorneys focus on serious INJURY / ACCIDENTS (automobile, motorcycle, tractor trailer, workers' compensation), CRIMINAL DEFENSE (DUI / DWI, drug charges, CDV, sex crimes, felonies), and FAMILY LAW / DIVORCE cases. We help clients throughout the upstate with offices in Fort Mill and Anderson. We are experienced trial lawyers 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...

I’m a Native South Carolinian. I grew up on the rural outskirts in the midlands of South Carolina. Growing up I enjoyed fishing for bream, bass, and catfish. A good day in the country was spent riding bikes, eating boiled peanuts, swimming in the Edisto River, and tending to Brahma cows. I attended a small high school and my focus was always furthering my education. Why I Pursued Law After graduating from high school, I went on to the University of South Carolina, proud to be a Gamecock fan. Shortly after my freshman year I was held...

I am the Senior Partner at the The Woods Law Firm. I have been practicing for over 27 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!

A criminal record can harm professional and educational opportunities long after sentencing, and DMV penalties have expired. Travis Newton Law Firm has defended thousands of clients in S.C. Summary and General Sessions Courts. A free consultation with DUI Lawyer Travis Newton will expose the unreliability of Field Sobriety Tests and the Breathalyzer. Travis Newton has delivered DUI-related oral arguments before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and is approved by the South Carolina Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to present DUI-related material for attorney CLE hours. Attorney Newton has been Lead Counsel Verified for DUI Defense by...

As a former prosecutor I have handled nearly 5,000 criminal cases ranging from Shoplifting to Murder. I have extensive trial experience having tried nearly 40 violent criminal jury trials over the past 11 years. I know how the system works and I know how the prosecution thinks. I was a strong advocate for victims when I was a prosecutor and I am just as strong an advocate for my clients who have been charged with a crime. I am a problem solver and want to help you with your legal problem.

A native of New Jersey,...

Greenville Criminal Defense Law Firm, Legal Counsel You Can Depend On With nearly a decade of legal experience that includes being a former prosecutor and part-time municipal judge, our Greenville attorney at Christopher L. Jones, Attorney at Law can handle any criminal defense or other legal matter that comes our way. When you’re arrested or accused of a crime, you want to be sure to hire a legal team that understands the ins and outs of the system, and has the professionalism and passion needed to advocate fiercely for you in court. Our lawyer has all that and more. Whether you’ve been...

1982 J.D. School of Law, University of South Carolina Practiced bankruptcy and consumer credit for 4 years Practiced personal injury and workers comp for 2 years Since 1989 have practiced family law, including divorce, child custody, visitation rights, grandparents rights, paternity, child support, alimony, division of marital assets.

M. J. Goodwin has been a practicing Family Court lawyer in Anderson, South Carolina, and the surrounding counties, since 1991. M. J. Goodwin is a 1987 graduate of Clemson University. She graduated from the School of Law at the University of South Carolina in 1991. She was admitted to the South Carolina Bar that same year. She began her career in Anderson as a prosecutor with the Tenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. After establishing herself as familiar figure in the Family and Criminal Courtrooms in Anderson, she opened her own firm in 1994. In...

Clark is a seasoned trial attorney with over a decade of experience, ready to tackle your case head-on and deliver the results you deserve. Clark co-founded the medical device company Glytec after college. Following FDA approval, he traveled nationwide, engaging with doctors and major hospital chains to promote this revolutionary technology. After years in the medical device industry, Clark pursued his dream of becoming an attorney and attended the Charleston School of Law. After receiving his Juris Doctorate in 2011, Clark returned to the Upstate, starting his career at a local DUI defense firm, learning from some of the most seasoned...

Chris was born in Hawaii to a military family but was raised in Spartanburg, SC. He attended Spartanburg High School before double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy at the University of South Carolina and graduated from USC School of Law in 2015. While in law school, Chris spent his summers working as a law clerk conducting legal research to advocate for policy change for low-income South Carolinians. He provided legal assistance to low-income and underfunded communities through the Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps JD program, received awards in scholastic achievement and Dean’s List recognition, and served as the Treasurer for...

Raised in Greenville SC. James H. Price IV was born and raised in Greenville, SC. After high school, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of South Carolina where he was a member of a national honors fraternity. James later earned his law degree from Charleston School of Law in 2011. After graduation for law school and passing the South Carolina Bar exam, James took a public job as an Assistant Solicitor with the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office in Greenville County SC. This position gave him unique insight into the criminal justice system. He learned to...

It's been nearly twenty (20) years since I started Deaton Law Firm, LLC, following a clerkship with a South Carolina Circuit Court judge with a reputation of being both scholarly and demanding of his clerks. That experience was extremely rewarding and led to me wanting to handle a variety of legal matters. I've handled criminal defense matters in Federal, State, Magistrate, and Municipal Courts ranging from the smallest traffic ticket and DUI to murder and everything in between. In the Family Court, I have represented individuals in connection with divorces, separations, adoptions, termination of parental rights, juvenile charges, name changes,...

Kyle Ward graduated from the Charleston School of Law, and since has pursued his passion representing individuals and their needs in the courtroom. After several years of serving as an Assistant Solicitor in Dorchester County, Kyle expanded his legal career to representing individuals in Family Court. Kyle brings extensive experience in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury. He is one of the founding partners in Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC.

Chad Shelton is a graduate of Valparaiso University and the Charleston School of Law. After law school, he was soon admitted to the South Carolina Bar and to the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. In 2007, Chad joined the Berkeley County Public Defender’s office. He worked for nine years at the public defender’s office. Chad worked thousands of cases ranging from drug offenses, traffic violations to armed robbery and murder. He is well seasoned at going to trial and fighting hard for his clients. He obtained numerous not guilty verdicts at...

A winning combination for success Experience. Intelligence. Ethics. Professionalism. You want a lawyer who embodies all of these qualities, and that’s the winning combination you find at Ervin Law Office. Attorney John M. Ervin is recognized in the community as an accomplished and effective trial attorney who gets results. When you turn to us, you can expect: • Clear communication. We know the legal system can be confusing and intimidating. Our staff is dedicated to providing you with the support you need in a friendly, client-centered environment. We clearly explain how the law can work for you in your...

Demi L. Messer practices Criminal Defense in the Upstate of South Carolina, mainly Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, and Laurens. She handles any criminal case with allegations ranging from a traffic ticket to drug charges to violent crimes. Her goal is to always provide her clients with professional representation that they are comfortable with and can count on. She is passionate about her clients, their cases, and their rights. She advocates for her clients through negotiations and at trial. She spends time learning each client's story and what makes them who they are. She is very passionate about criminal defense and enjoys serving...

It is my goal to give each case the attention to detail it needs. I will not take on new cases at the expense of existing clients. The reality is there are only so many hours in a week. If I take on hundreds cases, I have less time to spend on each case than if I take on 25. If you want an attorney that will give you the attention you deserve, that can speak to you without a lot of legal jargon, that’s down-to-earth, and enjoys helping people, then please call 843-970-2929.

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.