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Facing felony or misdemeanor charges in Columbia, SC? Call (803) 590-3917 for a free consultation with an experienced Columbia criminal defense lawyer at Shealey Law Firm.
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys in South Carolina
You need an experienced Columbia criminal defense lawyer. At Shealey Law Firm, trust is everything. Our clients count on us for skilled legal representation when they have been charged with a crime.
Contact us today to get legal help.
Protecting Your Rights
When you’re charged with a crime, you have important questions:
- What penalties am I facing?
- How will these charges affect me?
- Can I fight back?
- What’s the best course of action?
- Where do I even begin?
Criminal charges mean that your freedom is in jeopardy. Whether the charges are minor or serious, they have the potential to significantly impact your life.
At Shealey Law Firm, we focus on protecting your rights. That means aggressively fighting the charges against you.
Columbia, SC Criminal Lawyers Who Fight Back
We are Columbia, SC criminal defense lawyers who fight for our clients. You shouldn’t go through the legal process alone. We will:
- Review the case for law enforcement violation of your rights
- Conduct our own investigation
- Assert every preliminary motion and motion to suppress that may be beneficial to you
- Fight the charges in every way possible
- Build your defenses
- Respond to the charges, representing you in court
- Answer your questions and explain what you need to know
Are you ready to fight for your freedom? We’re available for consultations 24/7. Consultations for criminal cases are free. Call or message us now to talk to a lawyer.
We are Trial Lawyers
Shealey Law Firm is a legal team that takes cases to trial. We build your defenses so you can choose the right course of action for you. If you’re ready to go to trial in your case, we’re ready too. We are highly experienced courtroom attorneys, and we can represent you at all stages of your case.
Our Practice Areas: Comprehensive Legal Services
Felonies – Serious charges that may result in prison time
Misdemeanors – You have important rights when you’re facing misdemeanor charges.
Drunk Driving Charges, DWI/DUI – Drunk driving charges can hurt your freedom and your reputation.
Boating Under the Influence – Potential penalties include jail time, fines, and revoked boating privileges.
Domestic Violence – Get aggressive legal representation when you’re facing allegations of domestic violence.
Assault and Battery – Maximum jail time depends on the exact offense charged.
Shoplifting, Retail Fraud – A conviction can hurt your future opportunities and reputation.
Larceny, burglary, robbery – See what law enforcement must prove against you and what defenses may be available.
Embezzlement – We’ll investigate and tell your side of the story.
Homicide, Murder – When your freedom is on the line, we’ll fight for you.
Manslaughter – When bad things happen to good people, we’ll build your strongest defenses.
White Collar Crimes – Our lawyers are experienced in white collar defense.
Juvenile Offenses – Juvenile charges can impact a young person’s future.
College Students – Our law firm helps college students facing charges.
Why Clients Trust Shealey Law Firm
The outcome of any criminal case is life changing. You don’t want to wonder if you’re doing the right thing or wish you would have done more. Our Columbia SC criminal defense lawyers think it should be simple to work with a dependable lawyer. That’s why we’ve built our law firm to truly serve the needs of our clients.
Clients trust Shealey Law Firm for one reason – results. We start working the moment you hire us. We fight for the innocence of the people that we represent. With courtroom experience, knowledge of the law, and a passion for justice, we get the results our clients deserve.
Facing Criminal Charges? Here’s How We Can Help
- Immediate Representation
You need help right away. Maybe you’re calling us from jail, awaiting your arraignment, or you have a date for a pre-trial conference. As soon as you hire us, we start representing you.
- Our Investigation
We don’t count on the police report to tell the whole story. We’ll talk to witnesses and question law enforcement activity.
- Legal Strategy
Your success in defending against the charges against you comes down to your legal strategy. We’ll weigh the options and make a plan.
- Your Advocates
As your advocates, we take care of everything. We file preliminary motions. If it’s possible to ask for the charges to be thrown out, we’ll approach the court or the prosecutor. We negotiate plea agreements. We’ll be by your side in court.
- Your Counselors
In any criminal case, you’ll have important decisions to make; we’ll explain what you need to consider.
- Aggressive Representation
When you’re facing criminal charges, it’s time to do everything possible to protect your freedom and your future. Our South Carolina criminal defense attorneys are determined litigators through each stage of your case.
Navigating South Carolina’s Legal System: What You Need to Know
You’re presumed innocent when you’re facing criminal charges, but it doesn’t always feel that way. You may have been arrested; maybe you have burdensome bond conditions. Navigating the South Carolina legal system can be difficult.
- You have the right to a trial in your case. Just because you’re accused of a crime doesn’t mean that they can prove it or that you will be found guilty.
- Despite presumed innocence, you must respond to the charges effectively. A Columbia, SC criminal defense lawyer may mean the difference.
- Each stage of your case may be critical. Get legal representation as soon as possible.
- A lawyer can protect your rights, including the right to remain silent, to avoid self-incrimination, and the right to effective legal counsel.
- Trial preparation should begin long before your day in court.
- It can be hard to know if you’re doing the right thing. From your arraignment to trial and through the last steps in your case, you can have your lawyer.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Our Legal Team
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