Chad D. Shelton, Criminal Defense Attorney
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24 firms listed · 10 in Summerville · 5 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 firms listed for Summerville, 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.

10 of the 24 firms we list are based in Summerville; the other 14 serve Summerville from towns including Charleston (18 mi), North Charleston (9 mi) and Goose Creek (8 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,765 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (62%). 5 are open around the clock and 5 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (5), dog bites (3), dui (3), family law (3) and motorcycle accidents (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 5 offer urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 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.
5 of the 24 criminal defense firms here state that a first consultation carries no charge. Treat it as a chance to ask how your kind of charge is handled and who would cover your hearings. It is not the moment to describe the facts in detail to several firms in a row.
- “I had never worked with a legal team before and was pleased to do so with people who were respectful, sharp, and professional during a stressful time for me.” — client of PMC Law Firm
- “I was very pleased with her knowledge about family law and her sincere guidance in my case.” — client of Mandy W. Kimmons, Attorney at Law
- “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
- “My probate experience with Rick, Maureen, and Ashley was pleasant and much appreciated.” — client of PMC Law Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.