Murphy Crantford Meehan
“Chelsey took the time out of her day to answer my endless phone calls and emails concerning my case.”
Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in Charleston, SC
21 firms listed · all 21 in Charleston · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Steinberg Law Firm
“If I ever need a lawyer again I know where I am going and I would recommend them to anybody that is looking for a good law office and a good lawyer.”
O'Reilly Law Firm
“If you are looking for a great lawyer he is indeed the man for the job and he will take amazing care of you!”
Henderson & Henderson
“Wesley was a strong advocate for my case, and an excellent communicator through the entire process.”
Clawson Fargnoli Utsey
“I had a very pleasant experience with this law firm who guided me through the entire process and made themselves available at my convenience.”
Kulp & Elliott - Attorneys at Law
“From the day I hired them I felt a weight lifted and also felt I was in good hands.”
The 21 firms listed for Charleston, SC take on defamation, libel and slander matters for people and businesses. What each states about claimant work, media defense and reputation cases comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Charleston, SC
All 21 firms we list here are in Charleston itself. 20 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.8 to 5.0 across 843 reviews; 3 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 (96%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "trust". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are personal injury (5), car accidents (3), dog bites (3), criminal defense (2) and defamation (2). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 21 of the firms on this page; 20 publish a contact page and 12 list a public email. 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.
Which defamation firms listed for Charleston describe their media work online?
All 21 firms on this page have a website on file, and most say whether they act for claimants, for publishers, or for both. That one fact tells you more than the size of the firm does. Reputation claims and speech defense sit on opposite sides of the same practice area.
Falls Legal
“Scott Falls is tireless, attentive, informative, and responsive in the process of helping people who have been treated unfairly by their employers receive fair compensation.”
Rosen Hagood
“His interactions with us were always professional, responsive and he demonstrated a genuine interest and concern for our situation.”
Allen Law
“Julian is extremely knowledgable and capable of handling any legal matters that you may find yourself involved.”
Gatgounis Law & Consulting Firm
“Gatgounis has more energy and drive than anyone I've ever met - it also takes a special kind of lawyer to calm you and bring peace during the difficult times of needing a lawyer.”
Leffew Law Firm
“James was responsive, diligently worked on case, and guided me through the entire process (which was new to me) from start to finish.”
Pierce, Sloan, Kennedy & Early
“I don't want to go through the situation again, however, if I had to I would choose them all over again.”
Ellis Roberts Law
“He always returned my calls and explained complicated legal matters in way that I easily understood.”
Law Office Of David C. Dick
Smith Cox & Associates
“Geoffrey Smith is one of the finest attorneys Ive had the pleasure of working with.”
Hayes Law Firm
“They are very responsive and professional, and they care about their clients.”
Duffy & Young
Grimball & Cabaniss
Clement Rivers
“There were defiantly many complications at no fault of our own and they went above and beyond to say the least to help us close.”
Copeland, Stair Valz & Lovell
Deantonio Law Firm
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