About
Erika Baldwin is a South Carolina criminal defense lawyer at Baldwin Law, LLC, who represents clients facing serious charges throughout the state. Her practice includes violent crimes, drug crimes, gun charges, property crimes, theft and burglary, traffic violations, misconduct, and other criminal matters. She believes every accused person deserves a competent defense and is willing to take cases to trial or explore every available defense strategy for clients in court at every case stage.
Erika earned her B.S. from Furman University, graduating magna cum laude. She later received her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. Her education supports a defense practice built on strong legal analysis, preparation, and persuasive advocacy. She has practiced in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and South Carolina, giving her experience across multiple jurisdictions and courtroom settings before focusing on criminal defense clients statewide and serious criminal defense matters.
Erika was admitted to practice in South Carolina and Virginia in 2018. Her background reflects a focused commitment to criminal defense and client advocacy. She accepts criminal defense cases statewide and serves clients in Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Pickens, Oconee, Laurens, and surrounding areas. Her work often involves careful case review, negotiation, courtroom preparation, and direct communication with clients facing stressful criminal allegations and uncertain outcomes in court proceedings and beyond.
Erika Baldwin brings determination, compassion, and courtroom readiness to clients accused of crimes. Her interest in criminal law began after a childhood friend received a lengthy prison sentence, shaping her belief that defense representation matters. She works to protect rights, challenge the prosecution’s case, and guide clients through each stage of the process. Erika provides focused criminal defense support for South Carolina clients statewide in difficult criminal defense cases.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founder, Baldwin Law, LLC
- Member, South Carolina Bar
- Member, Virginia Bar Association
Licensed State
- South Carolina
- Virginia
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - Furman University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Awards & Badges


- Assault & Battery
- Drug Crime
- Speeding & Traffic Tickets
- Violent Crime




