Criminal Defense lawyers in South Carolina Raymond K. to Selma T.

Firm: KD Trial Lawyers

178 W. Main Street , Spartanburg , South Carolina 29304 Zip code: 29304

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Husted Law Firm, LLC

222 W Coleman Blvd Ste 204 , Mount Pleasant , South Carolina 29464 Zip code: 29464

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Richard A. Harpootlian, PA

1410 Laurel St , Columbia , South Carolina 29201 Zip code: 29201

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Richard “Dick” Ara Harpootlian is one of South Carolina’s leading courtroom advocates with 30 years of trial experience as a prosecutor, defense attorney, and civil litigator. Mr. Harpootlian’s dynamic and persuasive advocacy style and record of success has earned him a reputation amongst South Carolina’s legal community as a lawyer who can get results.. Mr. Harpootlian began his career as a prosecutor in the Fifth Circuit Solicitor’s Office. Within two years, he was named Deputy Solicitor and tasked with the administration and supervision of over 20 prosecutors and staff members. As the Fifth Circuit’s chief homicide prosecutor, Mr. Harpootlian personally prosecuted hundreds of murder cases, including 12 death penalty cases.. He defended one of those convictions on appeal before the United States Supreme Court. In 1983, Mr. Harpootlian earned a conviction in the prosecution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins—South Carolina’s most notorious serial killer. Mr. Gaskins was sentenced to death. In 1990, Mr. Harpootlian was elected as Fifth Circuit Solicitor, winning by a margin of almost 2-1. He served from 1991 until 1995. As Solicitor, he personally prosecuted and obtained convictions in a number of high-profile murder, drug, and public corruption cases. In 1991, Mr. Harpootlian prosecuted and convicted ex-University of South Carolina President Jim Holderman for public corruption charges arising from the abuse of his office for personal gain.. For the last 20 years, Mr. Harpootlian’s private practice has earned him state and national recognition for his efforts on behalf of civil litigants and criminal defendants, including a number of multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements, some of which are listed here.. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Harpootlian has been active in South Carolina politics. He was popularly elected and served on Richland County Council from 1986 to 1991. He served as Chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party from 1998 to 2003 and again from 2011 to 2013. During his first tenure as Chair, the Party elected Governor James Hodges, the first candidate to unseat an incumbent South Carolina governor, and five other Democrats to statewide office.. Mr. Harpootlian’s views as a commentator on law and politics are regularly sought by national news programs. He has appeared on 60 Minutes, Good Morning America, ABC Nightly News, NBC Nightly News, Dateline NBC, and various CNN, MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox News broadcasts. He is also frequently quoted in local, state, and national publications, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and TIME Magazine.. Mr. Harpootlian has been invited to share his experience with bar colleges as a lecture for the South Carolina Bar Association on topics including class action litigation and criminal defense. For the last 20 years, he has lectured newly barred South Carolina lawyers during the Bridge the Gap Program. He is a former chair of the Criminal Law Section of the South Carolina Bar Association and a past member of the South Carolina Bar Board of Grievance and Discipline. He has served on the South Carolina Chief Justice’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Docketing and he is an adjunct professor at the University of South Carolina School of Law.

Firm: Scott J. Hayes | Attorney at Law

1419 Bull St Ste B , Columbia , South Carolina 29201 Zip code: 29201

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Scott J. Hayes has been practicing law in South Carolina since June of 2006.  Upon receipt of his South Carolina Bar License, Scott went to work as an Assistant Solicitor in Richland County.  Scott spent the next two years prosecuting individuals charged with crimes in Circuit Court.  During those two years managed hundreds of pending criminal charges that were brought against individuals by local law enforcement officers.  Scott presented on behalf of the State of South Carolina in hundreds of preliminary, motion, and plea hearings during his time as a Prosecutor.  Further, Scott actively participated in nearly twenty (20) Jury Trials.  These twenty Jury Trials included charges of Murder, Armed Robbery, Burglary, Aggravated Assaults and Criminal Domestic Violence gaining valuable trial experience.. Following the two years that Scott spent as an Assistant Solicitor in Richland County, Scott was hired as the Staff Attorney for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.  Scott served the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in the capacity of an In-House Counsel from June of 2008 until May of 2015.  At the time of his resignation, Scott was one of the longest tenured In-House Law Enforcement Lawyers in the State of South Carolina.. During his time as the Staff Attorney for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Scott had many job responsibilities. One of the primary responsibilities assigned to Scott was Supervisor of Internal Affairs. Internal Affairs essentially attempts to police the Police and serves as the quality control mechanism for law enforcement to ensure that all Professional Standards are being respected and maintained.  Scott was also responsible for spearheading the defense of any employee that was sued for actions allegedly occurring on the watch of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.  During his seven years at the Sheriff’s Department Scott spearheaded these defenses in countless civil actions including alleged Civil Rights violations of excessive force and false arrest, and claims arising from car accidents, among others.  Additionally, Scott represented the interests of the men and women in law enforcement involved in a critical incident, such as an officer involved shooting.. Scott also served as a Special Prosecutor for the Fifth Judicial Circuit while employed by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.  As a Special Prosecutor Scott tried several smaller yet very meaningful cases in front of Richland County Juries with great success.. Some of Scott’s day to day activities while at the Sheriff’s Department included advising law enforcement officers on their criminal investigations and overseeing information compliance efforts, along with many others.. Currently, Attorney Scott J. Hayes has his own law practice in Columbia, South Carolina.  Scott enthusiastically represents the legal interests of South Carolinians here in the Midlands and those throughout the Palmetto State.   Scott puts his unique employment experience to work for people who are in need of responsible legal representation. Call, click, or come by today to communicate directly with Scott and let him put his experience to work for you.

Firm: Adams & Bischoff

171 Church St Suite 360 , Charleston , South Carolina 29401 Zip code: 29401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: The Bauer Law Firm

38A New Orleans Road South  29938 , Hilton Head Island , South Carolina 29925 Zip code: 29925

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Law Office of Robert W. Harrell, III LLC

2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd , Charleton , South Carolina 29407 Zip code: 29407

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Prior to forming the Law Office of Robert W. Harrell, III L.L.C., Trey Harrell was an associate at a prominent law firm, where his practiced focused on Criminal Defense and Personal Injury.  Additionally, Trey has courtroom experience as an assistant solicitor for the First Judicial Circuit and a former Law Clerk to the Honorable JC Nicholson, Jr.. Trey is a third generation Charlestonian and his roots in the community run deep.  He is the grandson of Commissioner Robert W. “Bob” Harrell, Sr., former SCDOT Highway Commissioner, and the son of Speaker Robert W.  “Bobby” Harrell, Jr., former Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives.. Trey and his wife, Amber, live in Mt. Pleasant with their baby girl, Lucy.  When he is not working with clients, he enjoys taking his wife to dinner, being out on the water and rooting for his Gamecocks.

Firm: Schwartz Law Firm, LLC

81 Vincent Drive, Mount Pleasant, , Mount Pleasant , South Carolina 29464 Zip code: 29464

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Ryan Schwartz is an accomplished attorney whose journey began at Winthrop University, where he was a standout pitcher for the Eagles, ranked among the top 25 teams. His career took him overseas to the Netherlands and Germany, where he focused on lean manufacturing processes for a plastics company. Ryan later attended Charleston School of Law, where he distinguished himself as President of the Federalist Society and contributed over a thousand hours of pro bono legal work at the Charleston County Public Defender’s office.. Upon graduating and passing the South Carolina Bar, Ryan co-founded Thrower & Schwartz Law Firm with his mentor, Bill Thrower. After Bill's unexpected passing, Ryan established Schwartz Law Firm, LLC. He has a wealth of trial experience, having successfully tried numerous cases, including serious criminal offenses and family law disputes. In his personal life, Ryan enjoys racing his Corvette, home renovations, flying planes, and spending quality time with his dog, Chipper. He is dedicated to providing clients with personalized legal guidance, understanding the challenges they face, and ensuring favorable outcomes through aggressive litigation and negotiation.

Firm: Wicker & Senn, P.A.

398   1309 Hunt St South  29108 , Newberry , South Carolina 29108 Zip code: 29108

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: S.C. Court of Appeals

682 Lake Frances Dr , Charleston , South Carolina 29412 Zip code: 29412

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Gilbert Law Firm, LLC

2 Professional Village Cir , Beaufort , South Carolina 29907 Zip code: 29907

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Wheless & McInnis, P.A.

Main Street , North Myrtle Beach , South Carolina 29575 Zip code: 29575

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Robert L. Waldrep, Jr., P.A.

2703 Jackson Sq , Anderson , South Carolina 29625 Zip code: 29625

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Seaton & Duncan, Attorneys At Law, LLC

112 Broughton Rd , Moncks Corner , South Carolina 29461 Zip code: 29461

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Kenyon & Lusk

Po Box 1286 , Anderson , South Carolina 29622 Zip code: 29622

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

2000 College Ave , Anderson , South Carolina 29621 Zip code: 29621

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

1072 King St Ste E , Charleston , South Carolina 29403 Zip code: 29403

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Lake & Lake

1325 Main St South  291083429 , Newberry , South Carolina 29108 Zip code: 29108

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

2183 Palermo Pl , Charleston , South Carolina 29406 Zip code: 29406

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Selma T. Jones

186 South  296480186 , Greenwood , South Carolina 29646 Zip code: 29646

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense