Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in North Charleston, SC

15 firms listed · 6 in North Charleston · 5 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

Crantford Meehan, Attorneys at Law

Crantford Meehan, Attorneys at Law

5.0 105 reviews
“Jerry and Tori were great and took very good care of me and my case.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winServes South CarolinaSince 2015Open 24 hours
Charleston, SC · 9 mi from North Charleston
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Tim Amey - Attorney at Law

Tim Amey - Attorney at Law

4.7 51 reviews
“Took care of my ticket and got me a very strong result!”
Serves Mount Pleasant, Folly Beach +4BBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 2016
Charleston, SC · 9 mi from North Charleston
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Seibert Law Firm

Seibert Law Firm

4.9 82 reviews
“He was incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, and professional for our consult and I never felt pressured or that he was trying to push me in one direction or another.”
BBB A+Since 2013
Charleston, SC · 9 mi from North Charleston
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Philip Berlinsky Law

Philip Berlinsky Law

4.9 50 reviews
“Philip is very efficient and effective, it was great experience having him represent me and my mother.”
Free phone consultationSouth Carolina Bar since 1989Since 2014
2971 W Montague Ave Ste 201
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Young & Young, Attorneys at Law

Young & Young, Attorneys at Law

5.0 90 reviews
“Throughout the entire process, he always took the time to answer our questions clearly, explain everything, and make sure we understood each step.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2012
Charleston, SC · 9 mi from North Charleston
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Peper Law Firm

Peper Law Firm

4.9 66 reviews
“Brice worked hard on my case and used his knowledge and skill to negotiate my medical bills and with the insurance company to get the maximum possible.”
Free consultation3 attorneysSince 2005
Charleston, SC · 9 mi from North Charleston
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The 15 firms listed for North 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: North Charleston, SC

6 of the 15 firms we list are based in North Charleston; the other 9 serve North Charleston from Charleston (9 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,064 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 5 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (6), personal injury (5), dui (4), motorcycle accidents (4) and medical malpractice (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. 5 offer urgent consultations and 7 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 10 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Are criminal law firms listed for North Charleston open on Saturdays or Sundays?

6 of the 15 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.

Cannon Law Firm

Cannon Law Firm

5.0 47 reviews
“Chip made sure I understood the process and timeline and was quick to respond to any questions or concerns I had.”
Free consultationSince 2017
4900 O'Hear Ave Suite 100
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Soper Law Office

Soper Law Office

4.7 37 reviews
“The attorney assigned to our case demonstrated outstanding professionalism and expertise from our initial consultation right through to its successful resolution.”
Free consultationSouth Carolina Bar since 2008Open 24 hoursSince 1998
3842 Leeds Ave
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Sanders Law Firm

Sanders Law Firm

4.9 86 reviews
“I went to him for help to resolve one issue and he ended up helping me with a totally different issue.”
BBB accreditedSince 2002
Charleston, SC · 9 mi from North Charleston
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Miller Law

Miller Law

5.0 44 reviews
“I always felt supported by a fearless team ready to fight for me.”
Free consultationSince 2017
Charleston, SC · 9 mi from North Charleston
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Williams & Walsh Attorneys at Law

Williams & Walsh Attorneys at Law

4.5 16 reviews
“They take the time to assess your situation and, if the issue is outside their purview, they're quick to refer you to an attorney who is better suited to your needs.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winLouisiana Bar since 2002Serves Charleston, SC, Berkeley County, SC, Dorchester County, SCSince 2010BBB A+
Charleston, SC · 9 mi from North Charleston
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The Law Office of Peter David Brown

The Law Office of Peter David Brown

4.9 24 reviews
“Dealt with my case over the phone and through email and it was a breeze.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2004
1535 Hobby St #300u
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Law Office of Alex Toporek

Law Office of Alex Toporek

5.0 37 reviews
“Throughout the entire process, I never once lost confidence in him because he consistently showed that he genuinely cared and was fully committed to getting the best possible outcome”
Flat feesSouth Carolina Bar since 2012NACDL memberSince 2015
Charleston, SC · 9 mi from North Charleston
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The Duffy Law Firm

The Duffy Law Firm

4.6 32 reviews
“Duffy save me a ton litigation with a DWI got a fine, but it never shows on your record as a dwi in terms of 1st offense.”
Se habla españolServes all of South CarolinaLicensedSince 2020
5110 N Rhett Ave
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Ferrara Law Firm

Ferrara Law Firm

4.1 27 reviews
“Paul is a great attorney he has helped me out tremendously I would recommend his services to anyone.”
3 attorneysServes Charleston County, Dorchester County, Berkeley CountySince 2006
8887 Old University Blvd Ste 200
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Why these companies made our list

What clients say about firms in and near North Charleston

  • “Chip was a pleasure to work with. He visited the very next day after my wreck to check on us and walk us through the legal process.” — client of Cannon Law Firm
  • “I was very pleased with my experience with Crantford Meehan, and would recommend them to someone needing an attorney for personal injury.” — client of Crantford Meehan, Attorneys at Law
  • “Mr Sanders and his staff were pleasant and excellent to work with.” — client of Sanders Law Firm
  • “Crantford Meehan, Attorneys at Law are so professional and an absolute pleasure to work with!” — client of Crantford Meehan, Attorneys at Law

Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.

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