Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near Sumter, SC

2 of these firms are based in Sumter; the others serve Sumter from Manning (20 mi), Lugoff (26 mi) and Columbia (30 mi).

1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

Young & Warr

Young & Warr

4.4 17 reviews
“From day one that we hired him, he communicated with us and kept us informed about everything going on with the case and was very thorough during trial.”
Free phone consultationServes Sumter, SC, Lee County +5BBB A+Since 1951
23 W Calhoun St
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Bryan Law Firm

Bryan Law Firm

4.2 8 reviews
“He handled my case promptly, provided guidance and feedback whenever was needed and ultimately he resolved my case favorably.”
Serves South CarolinaSince 1962
17 E Calhoun St
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Connell Law Firm

Connell Law Firm

4.7 18 reviews
“During this time they have shown the most consistent professionalism and understanding that I have ever experienced dealing with an attorney.”
Free phone consultationNo fee unless you win3 attorneysSe habla españolServes Lugoff, Camden +7Since 1993
Lugoff, SC · 26 mi from Sumter
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Land Parker Welch

Land Parker Welch

4.6 25 reviews
“I called Seth Land to help me with my workman's comp and he got right on it!”
5 attorneysServes South CarolinaFree consultation
Manning, SC · 20 mi from Sumter
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Baxley, Wells & Benson, P. A.

Baxley, Wells & Benson, P. A.

4.4 15 reviews
“Benson and her assistant, Robin have gone above and beyond for my clients and myself and I couldn't be more pleased with them.”
Since 2013
Lugoff, SC · 26 mi from Sumter
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Johnson Durant

Johnson Durant

4.6 19 reviews
“We had to change our closing date and close right before Christmas with a very complicated situation and Sharon handled everything perfectly!”
Since 2019
Manning, SC · 20 mi from Sumter
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The 10 firms listed for Sumter, 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: Sumter, SC

The 10 firms on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 519 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (4), family law (3), estate planning (2), personal injury (2) and truck accidents (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 6 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the firms on this page; all 10 publish a contact page and 4 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.

Why are firms outside Sumter shown on this page?

2 of the 10 firms are based in Sumter; the others come from other towns. In criminal work the courthouse matters more than the office address, so ask whether a firm appears regularly in the court holding your case.

Geddings Law Firm PA

Geddings Law Firm PA

3.9 7 reviews
“Very professional, prepared and helpful for family law and estate planning.”
Since 1999
Manning, SC · 20 mi from Sumter
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Strom Law Firm

Strom Law Firm

4.7 43 reviews
“Mario Pacella is one of the best Attorneys I've ever known and the dedication he has to his clients and his Law Firm is impeccable!!”
Free consultationServes South Carolina, United StatesSince 1996Open 24 hours
Columbia, SC · 30 mi from Sumter
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Sharpe & Leventis

Sharpe & Leventis

5.0 48 reviews
“Great man help me out a lot a couple of times an he will work with you 👍 …”
Free phone consultationSuper Lawyers Rising Star 2021Serves Columbia, Orangeburg +4Since 2023
Columbia, SC · 30 mi from Sumter
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The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis

The Law Office of Jonathan Lewis

4.7 10 reviews
“They are caring, knowledgeable, and efficient and I could not recommend them enough for all of your legal needs!”
Free consultationSince 2020
33 mi from Sumter
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