Mastantuno Law Firm
“He was very professional and understood that this was my first time dealing with legal issues, so he showed patience with me asking a thousand questions.”
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Charleston, SC
19 firms listed · all 19 in Charleston · 6 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Murphy Crantford Meehan
“Crantford Meehan, Attorneys at Law are so professional and an absolute pleasure to work with!”
Tim Amey - Attorney at Law
“He helped me through a very difficult time and I am so grateful that his services were referred to me.”
Adams & Bischoff
“He consistently goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results for his clients!”
Peper Law Firm
“They made sure to explain everything throughly to make sure we had the best outcome.”
Seibert Law and Mediation
“I appreciate and will always have respect and love for what they did for me when I didn't know what I was going to do for my nephew.”
The 19 firms listed for Charleston, SC defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Charleston, SC
All 19 firms we list here are in Charleston itself. We have 38 firms in Charleston on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,105 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "expertise". 6 are open around the clock and 6 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (4), criminal defense (3), domestic violence (3), dui (3) and drug crimes (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 6 offer urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are criminal law firms listed for Charleston open on Saturdays or Sundays?
6 of the 19 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.
Zoukis Consulting Group
“He is professional and brings an understanding to this very complex end of the Justice System.”
O'Reilly Law Firm
“Peter is aggressive and will get the job done no matter what.”
Sanders Law Firm
“Sanders and his team were extremely professional, knowledgeable, and always swift to respond.”
Young & Young, Attorneys at Law
“Adam got my cased dropped less then 3 weeks after incident happened.”
The Law Office Of Tasha J. Kotz
“If you want an amazing confident head strong and compassionate attorney on your side go to Tasha and Madison!!!”
Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes
“I cannot thank David and Dana enough for the EXCELLENT service they've provided for my sister and myself.”
Kidd Law Firm
“In a situation that I was struggling with for months, I worked with Culver who in a matter of just a couple weeks had everything worked out for me.”
Longshore Law Firm
“Best law firm you could ever have works with you and really care about their clients.”
Law Office of Richard Waring
“His in depth legal knowledge, relentless work ethic, and fearless approach, make him the only attorney I'd ever use.”
Law Offices of Gedney M. Howe III
“As a fellow Plaintiffs lawyer, I have had the pleasure of working with him on several cases and must say his firm is top notch.”
Law Office of Alex Toporek
“He is very quick to respond and helped me understand the process from start to finish.”
Williams & Walsh Attorneys at Law
“The entire team at Williams & Walsh were professional and courteous as they guided us through the Right of Way process that was impacting our family's primary residence.”
Carroll Law Firm
“This law firm has always far exceeded my expectations.”
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