Richland County Criminal Lawyers

John W. Molony
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John W. Molony
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney
(803) 497-9474 1320 Main Street
Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC has offices located in Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina and defends the rights of clients arrested for DUI, domestic violence, state and federal drug charges, sex crimes and all criminal charges throughout South Carolina including Charleston, Berkeley, Beaufort, Dorchester, Georgetown, Jasper, Horry, Hampton and Colleton County. John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC represents clients who have been charged with DUI and all criminal offenses, including drug charges, white collar crimes, sex crimes, theft, disorderly conduct, domestic violence burglary, fraud and traffic tickets. Attorney John W. Molony is the owner...
Adam Touma
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Adam Touma
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 6 years of experience
(803) 879-4499 6923 N Trenholm Rd.
Suite 126
Columbia, SC 29206
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
Adam Touma is a born and raised South Carolinian. He grew up and lived in Columbia, SC where he attended Cardinal Newman Catholic High School. After high school, Adam moved to the upstate to attend college at Clemson University where he graduated with a major in History and a minor in Psychology in 2013. He then attended the University of South Carolina School of Law. After Law School Adam clerked for the Honorable Robin Stilwell in Greenville S.C. At the encouragement of Judge Stilwell, Adam joined the public defenders office where he gained invaluable trial and courtroom experience. After a...
Dayne C. Phillips
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Dayne C. Phillips
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(803) 272-4503 1614 Taylor Street
Suite D
Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
ATTORNEY DAYNE PHILLIPS has dedicated his life to defending those who are wrongfully accused or who have made an unfortunate mistake and need help. He is a trained and experienced South Carolina criminal defense attorney and appellate litigator. He has successfully defended citizens in felony jury trials and has successfully argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.

Dayne is a former President of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and former circuit representative on that organization's Board of Directors. He is also a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College and...
Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis
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Jonathan Edmond Bennett Lewis
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 5 years of experience
(803) 995-2748 4840 Forest Drive
No. 6889
Columbia, SC 29204
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and Family
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Jonathan Lewis graduated from Norwich University, the Military College of Vermont, with a Bachelors Degree in 2011. He returned to Norwich University in 2013, where he graduated in 2015 with his Masters in International Affairs, During this time he lectured upon, and focused in, International Violent Extremism / Terrorism. He has spent over ten years in emergency medicine and Fire/Rescue as a Firefighter/Medic in Vermont, Virginia, and for the Department of Defense at various postings in the Middle East. In 2015 Jonathan decided to pursue the practice of law, and attended the University of South Carolina School...
Eric Christopher Hale
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Eric Christopher Hale
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 21 years of experience
(803) 250-5252 1300 Pickens Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense, Business, Collections and DUI & DWI
University of South Carolina School of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
General legal practitioner. I have represented businesses and citizens throughout the State of SC in: business law matters, civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, appeals. I am SC certified Civil Mediator and presently serve as the Town Attorney for the Town of Irmo.
Pete Strom
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Pete Strom
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 41 years of experience
(803) 252-4800 2110 N Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29204
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of South Carolina School of Law
Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, LLC, has been fighting for justice since 1984. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984. After graduating from law school, Pete served as law clerk to the Honorable...
Lacey Thompson
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Lacey Thompson
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(803) 724-8916 1231 Elmwood Ave
Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of South Carolina School of Law
Lacey Thompson is a dedicated criminal defense lawyer with offices in Myrtle Beach and Columbia, SC. She has focused solely on criminal defense in SC state courts for her entire career, and she is proud to say that she has never been and likely never will be a prosecutor.

She received her law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 2013, and she is a member of the South Carolina Bar and the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL). She is a former board member for SCACDL, representing the 15th circuit which includes Horry and...
Taylor Bell
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Taylor Bell
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(803) 373-1706 1333 Main Street
Suite 512
Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and Workers' Comp
University of South Carolina School of Law
Experienced Columbia Trial Attorney & Problem Solver. Primary areas of legal practice include DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Workers' Compensation, and Professional Licensing Defense with a niche in representing healthcare professionals before state licensing boards. Beyond criminal defense, Jeffcoat Criminal Defense Lawyers's comprehensive practice demonstrates Taylo's adeptness in navigating diverse legal challenges. Whether you require representation in criminal defense or other legal matters, Taylor Bell and Jeffcoat Criminal Defense Lawyers are committed to providing empathetic, results-driven advocacy. Schedule a 100% no-cost, no-obligation consultation today, and let us tailor our expertise to your specific needs, no matter the nature of your case.
Joseph Preston Strom
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Joseph Preston Strom
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 41 years of experience
(803) 252-4800 6923 N. Trenholm Rd.
Columbia, SC 29206
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Joseph Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr., the managing partner at Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., has been fighting for justice since 1984. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1959, Pete attended the University of South Carolina and graduated in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts. While attending the University of South Carolina, Pete served as President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After graduating from the University of South Carolina, Pete attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated with a J.D. in 1984. After graduating from law school, Pete served as law clerk to the Honorable Frank Eppes, a South Carolina...
Marion Moise Moses
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Marion Moise Moses
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(855) 796-0188 2909 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205
Criminal Defense
University of South Carolina School of Law
Attorney Marion M. Moses is a results-driven criminal and personal injury lawyer centrally located in Columbia, NC. He has over nineteen years of experience, as well as significant trial experience as a member of the South Carolina Bar and multiple other bar associations throughout South Carolina. Further, as a former prosecutor, Attorney Moses can provide an additional perspective in crafting your defense as he anticipates the prosecution’s methods. He is dedicated to each one of his clients, and he takes care to develop a strong and sensible argument for every case he handles. You can expect personalized attention as Attorney...
John O'Leary
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John O'Leary
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 55 years of experience
(803) 779-5556 714 Calhoun St
Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Products Liability and Traffic Tickets
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
John is a 1966 History graduate of The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina; earning his J.D. in 1969 from the University of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan. In addition, John attended graduate school at Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois (1970). He is a member of the State Bar Associations of South Carolina, Florida, and Michigan. Currently, John has offices in Columbia and Edisto Beach, South Carolina handling primarily DUI, drug cases, and criminal matters. He often testifies as an expert witness in police procedures, high speed chases, and other law enforcement practices. John serves as Counsel for the South Carolina Trooper's Association,...
Alissa Leigh Wilson
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Alissa Leigh Wilson
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(803) 836-9422 1820 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
SUNY Buffalo Law School
Alissa's practice is almost entirely devoted to criminal defense. She works for Touma Law Group and is the principal attorney in the Columbia, South Carolina office. Alissa attended the State University of New York at Buffalo to earn her law degree and MBA. She practiced law in New York until 2013 when she migrated to South Carolina. Alissa has been practicing criminal law since 2014, when she began working for Jack Swerling. She practiced under Jack's guidance until early 2024 when she moved to Touma Law Group. Alissa is originally from New York, and an avid New York Jets fan....
James Ross Snell
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James Ross Snell
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(803) 932-6117 1735 St. Julian Place
Suite 302
Columbia, SC 29204
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
Lexington Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorney
Laura L. Hiller
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Laura L. Hiller
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
(843) 444-6122 1231 Elmwood Ave
Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Charleston School of Law
Bakari Sellers
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Bakari Sellers
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer
(803) 252-4800 6923 N. Trenholm Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Criminal Defense, Business, Civil Rights and Traffic Tickets
Bakari made history in 2006 when, at just 22 years old, he defeated a 26-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. In 2014 he was the Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor in the state of South Carolina. Bakari has worked for United States Congressman James Clyburn and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. He served on President Barack Obama’s South Carolina steering committee during the 2008 election and is widely considered to be a rising star within the Democratic Party and a leading...
Arthur Kerr Aiken
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Arthur Kerr Aiken
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
(803) 799-5205 2 Archdale Rd
Columbia, SC 29209
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
Arthur K. Aiken gives his clients quality representation at a fair price
Dan Deeds Kienker
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Dan Deeds Kienker
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(803) 429-7841 1527 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of South Carolina School of Law and Old Dominion University
Dan Kienker is from Hendersonville North Carolina, and graduated from the University of North Carolina-Asheville with a major in political science. Upon his graduation he entered the United States Air Force as a Second Lieutenant serving 26 years, and retiring with the rank of Full Colonel. His military career includes assignments to Germany, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Honduras, and Warsaw, Poland where he led a military contact team shortly after the fall of the former Soviet Union.
During his military career he was selected for Command of three combat rated Tactical Control...
Stephen Krzyston
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Stephen Krzyston
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 12 years of experience
(803) 888-2200 1717 Marion St
Columbia, SC 29201
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and White Collar Crime
Charleston School of Law
Steve joined Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, in 2019. Before joining Cavanaugh & Thickens, LLC, Steve worked for over five years with the Fifth Circuit Public Defender in Columbia, South Carolina. At the public defender, Steve focused on defending individuals charged with serious and most serious violent crimes. During the past five years, Steve has defended nearly every type of crime on the books, including Murder and Felony DUI involving Death. Steve has successfully tried many criminal cases to verdict and is licensed to provide first-chair defense representation in death penalty cases.

During Steve’s tenure as a public defender, he was...
Jonathan McKey Milling
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Jonathan McKey Milling
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 26 years of experience
1614 Taylor St
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of South Carolina School of Law
Mr. Milling is a litigator in both federal and state court handling civil litigation, corporate litigation, criminal defense, and white collar criminal defense.
John Alphin
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John Alphin
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(803) 252-4800 2110 N Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29204
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Tax
John graduated from the University of South Carolina, School of Law in 2004, where he was the 2004 recipient of the Arthur B. Custy Tax Award. John joined Strom Law Firm, LLC in July of 2005. In his practice, John represents individuals in many types of civil litigation, including: class actions, (such as the SCE&G V.C. Summer Litigation, Graniteville train derailment, and Chinese Drywall), business litigation, personal injury litigation, including traumatic injury and nursing home neglect. John also assists those who are applying for Alcohol Beverage Licenses and represents parties who the Department of Revenue have proposed a suspension or revocation...
Richard Joseph Steele
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Richard Joseph Steele
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(803) 227-0275 125 Executive Pointe Blvd
Ste 205
Columbia, SC 29210
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of South Carolina School of Law
William James LaLima
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William James LaLima
Lexington County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(803) 807-6292 1635 Sunset Blvd.
West Columbia, SC 29169
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
Ronald Jason Hall
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Ronald Jason Hall
Lexington County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
(803) 791-3196 1055 Sunset Blvd.
West Columbia, SC 29169
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Family and Personal Injury
Hall & Hall Attorneys at Law is dedicated to providing clients with the knowledgeable counsel needed for their unique legal needs. The West Columbia attorneys have served the community for more than 45 years and can assist you with cases involving criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, personal injury, real estate, and probate law. The firm has a long history of obtaining successful results for their clients, and their lawyers are ready to help with your legal matter. Contact Hall & Hall Attorneys at Law to learn how they can advocate for your rights and best interests!
Elizabeth Franklin-Best
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Elizabeth Franklin-Best
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(803) 765-1044 900 Elmwood Avenue
Suite 200
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense and Appeals
My name is Elizabeth Franklin-Best and I am an attorney who focuses on criminal appellate law and federal criminal law. I started at the Richland County Public Defender’s office where I worked alongside some of the most passionate lawyers in this profession. Later, I worked at the South Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense, Appellate Division where I studied and analyzed hundreds of different cases, and gained valuable experience arguing in the South Carolina Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals. I spent 7 years as a partner in the law firm of Blume Franklin-Best & Young, LLC focused on capital...
Robert M. P. Masella
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Robert M. P. Masella
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(803) 748-9990 917 Calhoun St
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense
University of South Carolina
Casey Brown
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Casey Brown
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(803) 361-4276 2231 Devine Street
Suite 103
Columbia, SC 29205
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Lori Murray
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Lori Murray
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(803) 779-4472 1527 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Albert Randolph Hough
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Albert Randolph Hough
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 33 years of experience
(803) 771-4119 1720 Main St
# 105
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Former prosecutor A. Randolph "Randy" Hough has a strong background in criminal law. Before entering private practice, he served as a prosecutor for the Fifth Judicial Circuit of South Carolina, handling numerous crimes ranging from drug trafficking to white-collar crimes to murder.

He also handled complex federal drug charges as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Few other local defense lawyers can claim this extensive background in prosecuting crimes at both the state and federal level. Mr. Hough has defended cases in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and is a member of the South Carolina Bar, United States District Court for...
Matthew Robins
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Matthew Robins
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 3 years of experience
(803) 252-4800 6923 N Trenholm Rd,
Columbia, SC 29206
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
In 2018, Matthew graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, ranking fourth in his law school class. During his time in law school, Matthew served as an Associate Editor-in-Chief for the South Carolina Law Review, where he authored a published article entitled State of Fear: Domestic Violence in South Carolina. Matthew was also inducted into the Order of the Coif and received the 2018 John O. MacDougall Family Law Award. After graduating law school, Matthew spent two years serving as a law clerk to the Honorable John D. Geathers at the South Carolina Court of Appeals. Matthew joined Strom...
Theodore Nichols Lupton
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Theodore Nichols Lupton
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(803) 358-7208 1728 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense
Alexandra Benevento
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Alexandra Benevento
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 13 years of experience
(803) 252-4800 6923 N Trenholm Road
Columbia, SC 29206
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Alexandra “Ally” Benevento focuses her practice on state and federal criminal defense, civil rights and civil litigation. She has successfully represented thousands of individuals in state and federal courts. Alexandra is admitted to the South Carolina Bar, as well as the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. She has previously been admitted pro hac vice to, and successfully represented clients in numerous federal district courts across the country. She is a member of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (SCACDL), the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the South Carolina Association for Justice (SCAJ),...
Edgar Julian Cabra
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Edgar Julian Cabra
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 4 years of experience
(864) 640-8535 214 Outlet Point Blvd
Columbia, SC 29210
Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Michelle Quinn Lupton
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Michelle Quinn Lupton
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
(803) 358-7208 1728 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense
Jamie Estelle Wilson
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Jamie Estelle Wilson
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer
(803) 272-4503 1614 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense
Theresa Johns
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Theresa Johns
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 35 years of experience
(803) 318-4007 1720 Main St
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense
Brian Shealey
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Brian Shealey
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 16 years of experience
1507 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense
Rexford Patrick Kneece Jr.
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Rexford Patrick Kneece Jr.
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer with 2 years of experience
2530 Devine Street 2-B
Columbia, SC 29205
Criminal Defense, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Robert Hood
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Robert Hood
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
(803) 252-4800 2110 N Beltline Blvd
Columbia, SC 29204
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Sukhpreet 'Vick' Singh
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Sukhpreet "Vick" Singh
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer
(803) 381-9750 1614 Taylor St
Suite D-2
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense
Larry C. Marchant Jr.
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Larry C. Marchant Jr.
Richland County, SC Criminal Defense Lawyer
(803) 771-1507 1720 Main Street
Suite 301
Columbia, SC 29201
Criminal Defense, Family and Personal Injury
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