Top Criminal Defense Lawyers From South Carolina

In South Carolina, being charged with a crime—whether it’s DUI, drug possession, assault, or theft—can change your life in a heartbeat. In a state where faith, family, and justice matter, you need a defense that’s steady, honest, and ready to protect your future. Explore a handpicked list of top-rated criminal defense attorneys across South Carolina—trusted professionals known for their strong courtroom presence, local understanding, and commitment to standing by your side with integrity and unwavering support every step of the way.

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Ronnie L. Smith
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Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accidents, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Social Security & Disability, Trucking Accidents, ...
John W. Molony
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Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Adam J. Russo
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, ...
Kevin M. Seibert
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, LGBTQ+
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Cannabis Law, Child Abuse & Neglect, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Robert B. King Jr.
Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure
Tatyana S. Ustimchuk
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Child Custody, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Stephanie Vaught Little
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Colin Okoye
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Richard “Dick” Ara Harpootlian
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Car Accidents, Class Action, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, ...
David Wagner
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime
Trent Chambers
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, ...
Will Hellams
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Constitutional, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, ...
W. H. “Billy” Nicholson, III
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Business Litigation, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Homicide, ...
Greg McCollum
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Homicide
Dayne Phillips
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Homicide, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, ...
Everett Guy Ballenger
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, Medical Malpractice, ...
Margaret “Peg” Tribert
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Motorcycle Accidents, ...
Everett K. Chandler
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Insurance, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, ...
Tom Holland
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
Ryan L. Beasley
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Identity Theft, Juvenile, Sex Crimes, ...
Stuart Sarratt
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Expungement, Sex Crimes, Speeding & Traffic Tickets, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Marco T. Torres
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Citizenship & Naturalization, Drug Crime, Visa & Permits
Alexandra Benevento
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, DUI & DWI, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, ...
Stephan Futeral
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, ...
Nick Lavery
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Assault & Battery, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime, Motorcycle Accidents, Sex Crimes, ...
Rhett Burney
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Construction Accidents, ...
Michael C. Sahn
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Trucking Accidents, Violent Crime, Wrongful Death
Ian O’Shea
Legal Specialization: Business, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, ...
Adam D. Young
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Litigation, ...
Marshall Solomon Weaver
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Slip & Fall Accidents, Social Security & Disability, Workers' Compensation, Wrongful Death

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