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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John W. Molony
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Sex Crimes, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Ronnie L. Smith
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, ...
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, ...
Tatyana S. Ustimchuk
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, ...
Tom Holland
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, ...
Keely Carter
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Appeals, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, ...
William J. Luse
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Employment, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Discrimination, Drug Crime, ...
J. Sterling Chillico
Legal Specialization: Consumer, Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration
Practice Areas: Alimony, Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Citizenship & Naturalization, DUI & DWI, Divorce & Separation, ...
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, ...
John S. Keffer
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Adoption, Alimony, Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, ...
Joe Griffith
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Health Care, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Admiralty & Maritime, Animal & Dog Bites, Aviation Accidents, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, ...
T. Matthew Bradley
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Appeals, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Expungement, ...
Jack B. Swerling
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Federal Crime, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime
Brana Williams
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody
Will Hellams
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Child Abuse & Neglect, Constitutional, Discrimination, Domestic Violence, ...
Colin Okoye
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, ...
Marco T. Torres
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Immigration
Practice Areas: Citizenship & Naturalization, Drug Crime, Visa & Permits
Joel W. Collins, Jr.
Legal Specialization: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime
Kelley F. Young
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Medical Malpractice, ...
Andrew J. Savage, III
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Federal 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, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, ...
Adam D. Young
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Animal & Dog Bites, Car Accidents, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, Juvenile, Litigation, ...
Jason G. Soper
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Birth Injury, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip & Fall Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Workers' Compensation
David J. McWilliam
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Practice Areas: Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Land Use & Zoning, Patent, Trusts, ...
Everett Guy Ballenger
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice, ...
Heather von Herrmann
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Family
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Marriage & Prenuptial Agreements, ...
Michael C. Sahn
Legal Specialization: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Drug Crime, DUI & DWI, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Trucking Accidents, Violent Crime, Wrongful Death

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