Criminal Defense lawyers in South Carolina Stephen Krzyston to Wade S.

Firm: Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC

1324 Gadsden Street , Columbia , South Carolina 29201

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I joined Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, in 2019. Prior to joining Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, I worked for over 6 years with the Fifth Circuit Public Defender in Columbia, South Carolina. At the public defender, I focused on defending individuals charged with serious and most serious violent crimes. During the past 6 years, I have successfully defended every type of crime on the books, including Murder and Felony DUI involving Death. I have also successfully tried many criminal cases to verdict and am licensed to provide first-chair defense representation in death penalty cases.. During my tenure as a public defender, I was selected to attend the National Forensic College. This College is an invitation-only program designed to instruct supervisors, trainers, and experienced litigators who will become forensic science experts in their jurisdictions. The College is hosted on an annual basis by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Cardoza School of Law in Manhattan, New York.. Additionally, I was selected to attend the Trial Practice Institute at the National Criminal Defense College (NCDC). The Trial Practice Institute is the preeminent hands-on trial skills training program in the United States. The Institute lasts two weeks and is held annually in July. I also completed John E. Reid & Associates advanced interview and interrogation course. The course is devoted to providing advanced instruction on the Reid Technique. The Reid Technique is a controversial set of tactics that are widely used by law enforcement agencies when attempting to extract confessions from suspects and persons of interest.. I was raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina. I received my undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston in 2009, and my law degree from the Charleston School of Law in 2012. During law school, I worked in a plaintiff’s firm which focused on personal injury and disability claims, the Capital Trial Division of the Commission on Indigent Defense, and the Ninth Circuit Public Defender in Charleston County.

116 Church Street , Charleston , South Carolina 29401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I am proud to be a criminal defense lawyer. I have over three decades of experience in criminal justice as a former FBI agent, former Assistant State Prosecutor (Solicitor), former Charleston City Prosecutor and municipal judge. This diverse exposure to many facets of the legal system has provided me with invaluable experience, which is  otherwise difficult to acquire. I have been Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, qualifying me as a specialist in Criminal Trial Advocacy. I am also lead chair death penalty certified by the South Carolina Supreme Court.. I have tried cases in city, county, state and federal courts in South Carolina since 1980. This inclusive experience has afforded me the opportunity to learn that the best outcomes are achieved by understanding a client's needs and dedicating myself to their interests. A person charged with a criminal offense faces a path of accusation pursued by a government entity with great resources. This warrants the advocacy of a lawyer with significant experience in criminal defense.. I will only decide to undertake representation of a client after meeting with them to discuss their case in detail.  The first meeting is an integral component of my representation process. It allows me to become acquainted with a client and establish a professional, trusting relationship with them. This meeting also provides me with the chance to educate a prospective client on their legal matters and inform them of the next steps in their legal proceedings. I enjoy providing comprehensive education to my clients about their case because it allows us to better communicate with each other.. - Tim Kulp

Firm: Li Law Firm LLC

2127 Park Street , Columbia , South Carolina 29202

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Victor Li is a native of the Pee Dee.  He grew up in Cheraw, South Carolina and attended Cheraw High School until his sophomore year when he was accepted to the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics.  Victor is an avid gamer and enjoys competing in Scrabble, Poker and Chess.. Victor graduated from Clemson University in 1999 with a B.S. in Chemistry and from there  attended the University of South Carolina School of Law.  After graduating from law school in 2003, Victor postponed taking the bar in pursuit of opening Northstar Learning Center, a tutoring center focused on helping underprivileged children in the Midlands.. In 2008, Victor began his legal career in the Fifth Judicial Circuit working as a prosecutor for then Solicitor Barney Giese.  Although Victor was grateful for his first opportunity to practice law in the State of South Carolina, he quickly realized that his passion was defending and helping the people in his community.  Since 2009, Victor has been protecting and defending the constitutional rights of those who are accused of drug charges, DUI, and other violent crimes.. “I believe that honesty and transparency are the best ways to cultivate a strong attorney-client relationship.  Once you have retained me for the entirety of your case, you will be provided with my personal cell phone number to ensure easy and direct communication between client and attorney, not between office staff and client.”. In 2014, Victor was instrumental in reforming the City of Columbia Police Department’s drug lab.  He effectively challenged the drug analysis of the department’s drug chemist by showing that the reported drug weight was grossly exaggerated.  Because of his work, not only was his client protected from false prosecution, but so were hundreds of other defendants who would have been victims of shoddy police work.. Victor believes in his clients and bases his practice on a client-centric perspective.

Firm: Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC

123 Harmon Street , Lexington , South Carolina 29072

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Vicki Koutsogiannis is a regular fixture in midlands area courts. She has experience in negotiation and in the trial of criminal defense and civil matters, including cases such as drug distribution, domestic violence, and DUI. She offers in-person free consultations for those facing criminal charges.. Vicki is a member of the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD). She has received training in field sobriety testing and drug DUI arrests in accordance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards. She recently attended the NCDD 2018 Winter Session in Atlanta, GA, on the topic of defending pharmaceutical based DUI charges.. Vicki has experince in court settings in Lexington, Richland, Aiken, Kershaw, Saluda, Edgeifled, Berkeley, Charleston, Horry, Spartanburg, Greenville, Pickens, Newberry, Laurens, Orangeburg, Union, York, Chester, and Fairfield counties.. If you or a loved one needs help, Vicki is a compassionate and experienced lawyer you can count on.. (Please note that any result that Vicki Koutsogiannis or the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, achieved on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.)

Firm: Kana Law, LLC

Po Box 12767 , Columbia , South Carolina 29211

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Chambers Law Firm

7829 N Kings Highway , Myrtle Beach , South Carolina 29572

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Tyler Silvestro joined Chambers Law Firm in February 2023, bringing with him a solid foundation in both criminal defense and civil litigation. A graduate of the College of Charleston with a B.S. in Business Administration (2016), he went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2019.. Tyler began his legal career at the nationally recognized firm Motley Rice, where he played a role in high-stakes litigation related to the opioid crisis. He later transitioned to criminal defense, first advocating for underserved clients at the Richland County Public Defender’s Office, then moving into private practice at David Aylor Law Offices in Myrtle Beach. Following the passing of David Aylor, Tyler brought his commitment to justice to Chambers Law Firm.. Known for his direct, results-driven approach, Tyler works tirelessly to defend your rights and achieve the best possible outcome—because every case deserves a fighter.

Firm: Tristan M. Shaffer Attorney at Law

PO Box 1027 , Chapin , South Carolina 29036

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I represent persons who have been charged with crimes in South Carolina.

Firm: Travis Newton Law Firm

513 N. McDuffie Street , Anderson , South Carolina 29621

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Travis Newton is a graduate of the Appalachian School of Law and Clemson University, where he majored in Psychology. As a law student, Travis was a founding member of the Appalachian School of Law Christian Legal Society and an extern for South Carolina's 8th Circuit Public Defenders Office. Travis Newton has delivered DUI-related oral arguments before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and is approved by the South Carolina Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education (CLE) to present DUI-related material for attorney CLE hours. Attorney Newton has been Lead Counsel Verified for DUI Defense by Thomson Reuters for ten consecutive years as a founding member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys.

Firm: Anderson & Moore, LLC

240 Magnolia St , Spartanburg , South Carolina 29306

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Tim Amey - Attorney At Law

1495 Remount Rd , North Charleston , South Carolina 29406

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Slotchiver & Slotchiver, LLP

751 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Ste 100 , Mount Pleasant , South Carolina 29464

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Wills, Criminal Defense

Firm: The Rankin Law Firm, LLC

635 East Bay Street, Suite F , Charleston , South Carolina 29403

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Dyllan Rankin focuses on serious personal injury litigation and criminal defense. He is a former adjunct professor of legal research and writing at the Charleston School of Law, where he also served on the alumni board.  He currently serves on the board of trustees for the Charleston County Public Library and the Father to Father Program through the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families. Dyllan is a graduate of the SC Bar Leadership Academy, and in 2017 and 2018, he was selected to the Super Lawyers' list of South Carolina Rising Stars.

109 Laurens Road , Greenville , South Carolina 29607

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I believe clients are paying for access to their lawyer and information as much as results. While Michelle can often answer questions I am always available to clients unless I am in court. Calls never go unreturned. The client does not meet with an investigator or have an investigator or paralegal with them in court. At our first meeting I will spend as much time as you need to tell me all that you want and to get all your questions answered. We will provide you copies of the discovery we recieve as well as any other materials - cases, motions, etc. - pertinent to your matter.. Come meet your lawyer.

Firm: Theresa Johns, P.A.

1720 Main St Ste 202 , Columbia , South Carolina 29201

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of SC and the United States of America is my pledge to each and every one of my clients. My clients depend on me to stand up for them in times where they need a strong voice. I have dedicated my life to helping others in their times of struggle and injustice. In order to accomplish my goal of helping others, I stay motivated by the trust they put in me to keep their confidences and secrets.

Firm: The Law Office of Nathan J Sheldon

331 E Main St , Rock Hill , South Carolina 29730

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: The Laubshire Law Firm, LLC

459 St Andrews Rd , Columbia , South Carolina 29210

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family, DUI

Firm: Strom Law Firm

6923 N Trenholm Rd , Columbia , South Carolina 29206

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation

Firm: Wade S. Kolb

North Main Street , Sumter , South Carolina 29150

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: The Cloud Law Firm

328 Willowbrook Ave , Rock Hill , South Carolina 29730

Practice Areas: General Litigation, Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Krause, Moorhead & Draisen, P.A.

207 E. Calhoun Street , Anderson , South Carolina 29621

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Automobile Accidents, Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation, Social Security, Medical Malpractice