Best Criminal Defense Lawyers near West Columbia, SC

1 of these firms is based in West Columbia; the others serve West Columbia from Columbia (11 mi).

4 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

Truslow & Truslow, Attorneys at Law

Truslow & Truslow, Attorneys at Law

4.9 50 reviews
“Truslow & Truslow truly lived up to what I read about them.”
Serves South CarolinaBBB A+Since 2009Family-owned
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Shealey Law Firm, Defense and Injury Attorneys

Shealey Law Firm, Defense and Injury Attorneys

4.9 50 reviews
“I can't even put into words how thankful I am for the service provided by Mikaela Andrews and Brian Shealey.”
Free consultationSince 2013Open 24 hours
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Cavanaugh & Thickens

Cavanaugh & Thickens

4.8 49 reviews
“They were communicative, timely, and ultimately were able to recover the policy limits from the at fault party's insurance company as well as my UIM policy.”
Free consultationSince 2017Open 24 hours
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Law Office of David B. Tarr

Law Office of David B. Tarr

4.9 50 reviews
“Going to court is very stressful but I was able to place all my worries in his hands.”
Free consultationOpen 24 hoursSince 2008
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers

Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers

4.9 48 reviews
“There's a Joy in finding not only people who care but people who look out for your best interest, Attorney Wayne Ridgeway took on my case and i was never left uninformed nor without treatment .”
Free phone consultationServes South CarolinaBBB ASince 2000
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Law Offices of Lori S. Murray

Law Offices of Lori S. Murray

4.9 50 reviews
“Obviously if you are looking for professional representation and someone who knows Richland /Lexington counties look no further.”
Free consultationSince 1951
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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The 15 firms listed for West Columbia, 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: West Columbia, SC

The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,662 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (90%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "knowledge". 4 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are wrongful death (6), motorcycle accidents (5), truck accidents (5), criminal defense (4) and dui defense (4). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 offer urgent consultations; 9 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 West Columbia open on Saturdays or Sundays?

4 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.

Jack B. Swerling

Jack B. Swerling

4.8 47 reviews
“Mr Swerling and his staff have been a beacon of hope to my family from the 1st day we step foot into his office.”
Since 1986
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Matt Bodman

Matt Bodman

4.8 36 reviews
“Matt's expertise in navigating the legal system was evident, and he effortlessly addressed any concerns I had along the way.”
Free consultationSouth Carolina Bar since 1997Since 2002Open 24 hours
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Stoney & Walker

Stoney & Walker

4.9 48 reviews
“The legal professionals at Stoney and Walker truly care about what's in the best interest of their clients.”
Free consultationServes South Carolina15+ years
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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John Mobley Law Firm

John Mobley Law Firm

4.6 47 reviews
“I had a great experience with them and will use them again if necessary.”
Free consultationSince 2002
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Whetstone Perkins & Fulda

Whetstone Perkins & Fulda

5.0 25 reviews
“He is a excellent attorney who really goes above and beyond for his client.”
Free phone consultation3 attorneysVirtual consultationsServes Columbia, South CarolinaBBB A+Since 2014
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Bailey Law Firm

Bailey Law Firm

4.8 48 reviews
“My experience with Tyler and his team was unmatched and I would recommend anyone in search of an attorney to hire Tyler and his team.”
Since 2014
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Floyd & Spangler, Attorneys at Law

Floyd & Spangler, Attorneys at Law

4.7 36 reviews
“I have had nothing but good service from Colin and he is up front and honest in his dealings with you.”
Free consultationNo fee unless you winSince 2020
1611 Augusta Rd
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The Law Offices of A. Randolph Hough

The Law Offices of A. Randolph Hough

4.9 29 reviews
“Randy is an amazing attorney and will not settle for anything less that what you deserve.”
Free consultationSince 2002
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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Finkel Law Firm

Finkel Law Firm

4.5 42 reviews
“Charles helped us remove the lien from our house so that we could complete our renovation.”
Since 1998
Columbia, SC · 11 mi from West Columbia
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