Find Criminal Defense Lawyers in South Carolina

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If you need legal help with criminal defense matters in South Carolina, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. South Carolina attorneys handle cases involving felonies, misdemeanors, drug offenses, assault, theft, and white-collar crimes, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Court of Common Pleas to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

Criminal cases in South Carolina are prosecuted through Court of Common Pleas, with appeals handled by the Court of Appeals. Your constitutional rights apply, but South Carolina's own rules of criminal procedure determine how the case unfolds in practice. Early representation is critical — the decisions made in the first days after arrest often define the trajectory of the entire case. The South Carolina Bar maintains standards for criminal defense practitioners in the state.

Choosing the right criminal defense attorney in South Carolina means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to criminal defense law in South Carolina for an in-depth look at South Carolina's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Amy Lawrence - Attorney
Amy Lawrence
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Lovely Law Office
 1053 London Street Myrtle Beach SC 29577
(843) 839-4111
Appalachian School of Law
English
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Christopher Biering - Attorney
Christopher Biering
0/5 (0 reviews)
Biering Law Office, PC
 103 Broughton Road Moncks Corner SC 29461
(843) 761-4888
University of South Carolina School of Law (1994)
English
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Adam Touma - Attorney
Adam Touma
0/5 (0 reviews)
Touma Law Group
 819 East North St Suite 234 Greenville SC 29601
(864) 618-2323
University of South Carolina School of Law (2015)
English
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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Casey Brown - Attorney
Casey Brown
0/5 (0 reviews)
Winslow Law, LLC
 2231 Devine Street Suite 103 Columbia SC 29205
(803) 361-4276
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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John W. Molony - Attorney
John W. Molony
0/5 (0 reviews)
John W. Molony Law Office, LLC
 220 N. Main Street Suite 500 Greenville SC 29601
(843) 762-5732
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law (2007)
English
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Lewis Warr - Attorney
Lewis Warr
0/5 (0 reviews)
Young & Warr, LLC
 23 West Calhoun St Sumter SC 29150
(803) 773-4371
University of South Carolina School of Law (2017)
English
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Charlie Condon - Attorney
Charlie Condon
0/5 (0 reviews)
Charlie Condon Law Office LLC
 880 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 1 Mounst Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 884-8146
Duke University School of Law
English
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Justin M Lovely - Attorney
Justin M Lovely
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Lovely Law Office
 597 Old Mt. Holly Rd. Suite 301 Goose Creek SC 29445
(843) 839-4111
Appalachian School of Law (2007)
English, Spanish
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Reese M. Stidham - Attorney
Reese M. Stidham
0/5 (0 reviews)
 250 Mathis Ferry Road Suite 102 Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 566-8030
University of South Carolina School of Law (2006)
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Personal Injury
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Michael Kent Collins - Attorney
Michael Kent Collins
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kent Collins Law Firm
 105 South Lake Drive Lexington SC 29072
(803) 808-0905
Thomas M. Cooley School of Law (2000)
Bar #68352
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Verified
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Stephan V. Futeral - Attorney
Stephan V. Futeral
0/5 (0 reviews)
Futeral & Nelson, LLC
 534 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Suite 202 Mt Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 284-5500
University of South Carolina (1993)
German
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Dale Martin Savage - Attorney
Dale Martin Savage
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dale Savage Law Office
 260 W. Coleman Blvd. Suite B Mt. Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 530-7813
Golden Gate University (2004)
English
Federal Circuit Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Sarah Henry - Attorney
Sarah Henry
0/5 (0 reviews)
 406 Pettigru St. Greenville SC 29601
(864) 478-8324
University of South Carolina School of Law
English
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Family Law
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James Ross Snell - Attorney
James Ross Snell
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC
 1735 St. Julian Place Suite 302 Columbia SC 29204
(803) 359-3301
Harvard University (2017)
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Rad Stuart Deaton - Attorney
Rad Stuart Deaton
0/5 (0 reviews)
Deaton Law Firm, LLC
 6650 Rivers Ave North Charleston SC 29406
(843) 225-5723
University of South Carolina School of Law (1999)
English
Bar #70345
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Michael Ryan Loignon - Attorney
Michael Ryan Loignon
0/5 (0 reviews)
Loignon Law Office, LLC
 222 W Coleman Blvd Suite 208 Mount Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 790-9388
Charleston School of Law (2009)
English
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Joshua P. Cantwell - Attorney
Joshua P. Cantwell
0/5 (0 reviews)
 63 Broad Street Charleston SC 29401
(843) 801-4104
University of the South (1998)
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Construction Law Criminal Law
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Mr. Russell D. Hilton - Attorney
Mr. Russell D. Hilton
0/5 (0 reviews)
Russell D. Hilton, Lawyer at Law, LLC
 104 South Pine Street Summerville SC 29483
(843) 376-5524
Mississippi College School of Law (2002)
English
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning
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Pete Strom - Attorney
Pete Strom
0/5 (0 reviews)
Strom Law Office, L.L.C.
 2110 N Beltline Blvd Columbia SC 29204
(803) 252-4800
University of South Carolina School of Law (1981)
English, Spanish
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Business Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Dustin Lee - Attorney
Dustin Lee
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lee Law Office, LLC
 37 New Orleans Road, Suite V Hilton Head Island SC 29928
(843) 474-0614
University of South Carolina School of Law (2005)
English
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Animal & Dog Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Freddy Woods - Attorney
Freddy Woods
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Woods Law Office
 955 West Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste 10 B Greer SC 29650
(864) 298-8111
Howard University School of Law (1992)
English, Portuguese, Spanish
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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John Drennan - Attorney
John Drennan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Drennan Law Firm
 1350 Chuck Dawley Blvd Ste B Mount Pleasant SC 29464
(843) 606-2970
The Citadel (1983)
South Carolina Bar
Deceased
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
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Jack Bradley Baker - Attorney
Jack Bradley Baker
0/5 (0 reviews)
J. Bradley Baker Law
 403 East Main St., Suite E Lexington SC 29072
(803) 356-2800
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (1995)
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Personal Injury Products Liability
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Robert J. Reeves - Attorney
Robert J. Reeves
0/5 (0 reviews)
Robert J. Reeves P.C.
 212 North McDowell Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28204
(803) 554-4157
University of South Carolina School of Law (1986)
English
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
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Clark Grounsell - Attorney
Clark Grounsell
0/5 (0 reviews)
Grounsell Law Office, LLC
 416 E. North St. Greenville SC 29601
(864) 775-5790
Charleston School of Law (2009)
English
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
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Trey McLeod - Attorney
Trey McLeod
0/5 (0 reviews)
SC Department of Employment & Workforce
 PO Box 995 Columbia SC 29206
(803) 665-0425
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
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Evan Guthrie - Attorney
Evan Guthrie
0/5 (0 reviews)
Evan Guthrie Law Office
 164 Market Street Suite 362 Charleston SC 29401
(843) 926-3813
University of South Carolina School of Law (2007)
English
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Animal & Dog Law Business Law Criminal Law
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Rhett Burney - Attorney
Rhett Burney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Rhett Burney, PC
 312 S. Main Street Simpsonville SC 29681
(864) 228-1616
University of South Carolina (1995)
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Christopher David Lizzi - Attorney
Christopher David Lizzi
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lizzi Law Office
 2170 Ashley Phosphate Rd., Suite 402 North Charleston SC 29406
(843) 797-0222
University of South Carolina School of Law
English
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Business Law Construction Law Criminal Law
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Larry Wayne Weidner - Attorney
Larry Wayne Weidner
0/5 (0 reviews)
Weidner, Wegmann & Harper, LLC.
 6 Professional Village Circle Beaufort SC 29907
(843) 521-0004
University of Pennsylvania Law School (1985)
Spanish
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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Martin G Murphy Jr - Attorney
Martin G Murphy Jr
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Martin G. Murphy Jr., LLC
 400 Altman Street Suite E Moncks Corner SC 29461
(843) 809-0232
Rutgers School of Law-Camden (2006)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Estate Planning
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David Stone - Attorney
David Stone
0/5 (0 reviews)
David Stone Law Firm
 Coventry Lane Hilton Head Island SC 29928
(843) 422-9414
The John Marshall Law School (1988)
English
2nd Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
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Ronald Jason Hall - Attorney
Ronald Jason Hall
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hall Attorneys at Law
 1055 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia SC 29169
(803) 791-3196
Unknown (2005)
Bar #74801
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Family Law
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Jessie Glenn - Attorney
Jessie Glenn
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6650 Rivers Ave North Charleston SC 29406
(843) 735-7000
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School (1999)
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Divorce DUI & DWI
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J. Scott Hucks - Attorney
J. Scott Hucks
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hucks Law Office
 1105 48th Ave North Suite 206 Suite 206 Myrtle Beach SC 29577
(843) 449-0000
University of South Carolina School of Law (2004)
English
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Estate Planning
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