About H. Chase
H. Chase Harbin practices law in South Carolina and is known for handling criminal defense matters across the state's courts. He represents clients at various stages of criminal proceedings, from initial hearings through trial. He maintains memberships in the Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the South Carolina State Bar.
Harbin's academic path began in the public school system and continued through specialized study. He attended the Governor's School for Science and Math in 1992 and graduated from Hartsville High School in 1993. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the College of Charleston in 1998 and completed his Juris Doctor at the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2001.
After law school, Harbin built a practice rooted in courtroom work and client advocacy. His membership in the Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers signals ongoing engagement with peers who handle criminal matters. He also retains membership in the South Carolina State Bar, which allows him to represent clients in the state's legal system.
Colleagues describe his approach as practical and methodical. He prepares cases for trial and also handles motions, hearings, and plea negotiations. He pays attention to evidence, procedural steps, and the scheduling demands that come with criminal dockets. That practical attention helps him manage cases for people facing misdemeanor and felony charges.
Outside the courtroom he has stayed active in the local legal community through association participation. Those affiliations provide forums for exchanging trial strategies, discussing developments in state criminal law, and mentoring younger lawyers. He has used those opportunities to remain current on legal rules and emerging case law that affect defense practice in South Carolina.
Clients and fellow lawyers can expect a steady, courtroom-centered practice that emphasizes preparation and responsiveness. Harbin's training—grounded in South Carolina law school education and years practicing in the state—shapes how he handles investigations, evidentiary disputes, and trial work. He continues to work in South Carolina criminal defense, focusing his practice on representing people charged with crimes in state courts.
