Criminal Defensein Charleston, SC
Expert criminal defense in Charleston. Licensed, insured, upfront pricing.
The hours after an arrest decide more than most people realize, which is why our defense line is answered day and night. From bond court to a jury trial, a partner stands between you and the machinery of the State. One of them spent years as a prosecutor and knows exactly how a case is built — and where it breaks. We say nothing to anyone until we have the discovery and a plan.
What criminal defense includes
- DUI and traffic-related offenses
- Misdemeanor and felony charges
- Drug, theft, and weapons cases
- Bond hearings and pretrial release
- Suppression motions and unlawful-search challenges
- Record sealing and expungement
From first meeting to signed, settled, and kept.
The arrest call
Reach a partner directly. We advise you on what to say (usually nothing), appear at the bond hearing, and move to protect your release.
Charges & discovery
We obtain and comb the State’s evidence — reports, video, lab work — for the gaps and unlawful steps that decide cases.
Motions & defense
Where the search, stop, or statement was improper, we move to suppress. A weakened case is a case that pleads or dismisses on your terms.
Hearing or trial
If the State won’t offer what the facts justify, we try it to a judge or jury. Preparation, not volume, is our advantage.
Every matter begins the same way: an hour, a partner, and a plan.
No obligation, held in confidence. You leave knowing what you need, what it costs, and what happens next.
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Questions on criminal defense
Is the consultation really free — and confidential?
Yes on both counts. Your first meeting with a partner costs nothing and is protected by attorney–client privilege whether or not you retain the firm. You leave with an honest assessment of your case, not a sales pitch.
What should I bring to the first meeting?
Whatever you have — contracts, police reports, medical records, court papers, correspondence. Bring nothing at all if the matter is urgent. A one-page summary of dates and names helps, but the partner will draw out what matters.
Will a partner actually handle my case?
Yes. The partner you meet at your consultation leads your case personally — signs the pleadings, appears at hearings, and returns your calls. Associates and paralegals support the work; they never replace the partner on it.
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