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South CarolinaJuvenile Defense Lawyers in Columbia, South Carolina

In the juvenile justice system in South Carolina, the primary goal is to rehabilitate the child or teenager.


The juvenile justice system also protects the public. Important differences exist between the criminal justice system in adult courts and juvenile courts.


When choosing a criminal defense attorney for a juvenile court case in or around South Carolina, consider the attorney's training and experience with these types of cases.


Attorneys often provide a free consultation and charge a flat rate for attorney fees and costs for juvenile delinquency and criminal defense cases.


Many of the top juvenile defense attorneys in the United States belong to the National Juvenile Defender Center (NJDC). Created in 1999, NJDC supports criminal defense attorneys who represent children in juvenile court. In 2005, the National Juvenile Defender Center separated from the American Bar Association (ABA) to become an independent organization.


NJDC gives juvenile defense attorneys a platform to exchange information, build partnerships, improve advocacy skills and participate in the national debate over juvenile justice.


The mission of the NJDC is to "promote justice for all children by ensuring excellence in juvenile defense." Learn more about the NJDC.

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Ashley D Chisholm

Ashley D Chisholm
190 Gibson St.
Orangeburg, SC 29116
Ashley D Chisholm is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Clyde C Dean Jr

Clyde C Dean Jr
PO Box 1405
Orangeburg, SC 29116
Licensed for 48 years, Clyde C Dean Jr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

A Jewitte Dooley Sr

A Jewitte Dooley Sr
140 E. Main St.
,, SC 29071
A Jewitte Dooley Sr is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

John Earl Duncan

John Earl Duncan
137 East Butler Street Suite 3
Lexington, SC 29072
Licensed for 48 years, John Earl Duncan is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Robert E Hood

Robert E Hood
2110 N. Beltline Blvd. Suite A
Richland, SC 29204
Robert E Hood is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

David Michael Mauldin

David Michael Mauldin
407 1/2 W. Main St.
Lexington, SC 29072
Licensed for 27 years, David Michael Mauldin is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Jilliam D Ullman

Jilliam D Ullman
PO Box 1112
Orangeburg, SC 29116
Licensed for 19 years, Jilliam D Ullman is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Matthew W Wie

Matthew W Wie
309 Arstook Lane
Lexington, SC 29072
Matthew W Wie is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Carl B Grant

Carl B Grant
PO Box 1203
Orangeburg, SC 29116
Licensed for 39 years, Carl B Grant is a Criminal Defense and Personal Injury lawyer... read more >

Bennett Elliot Casto

Bennett Elliot Casto
Eleventh Circuit Public Defender
407 1/2 W. Main St.
Lexington, SC 29072
Bennett Elliot Casto is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

William P Frick

William P Frick
Sixth Circuit Public Defender
PO Box 637
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Licensed for 23 years, William P Frick is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Elizabeth C Fullwood

Elizabeth C Fullwood
Eleventh Circuit Public Defender
407 1/2 W. Main St.
Lexington, SC 29072
Licensed for 45 years, Elizabeth C Fullwood is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Margaret Elizabeth Hinds

Margaret Elizabeth Hinds
Second Circuit Public Defender
372 St. Paul St.
Oranbeburg, SC 29115
Licensed for 28 years, Margaret Elizabeth Hinds is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Robert M Madsen

Robert M Madsen
Eleventh Circuit Public Defender
407 1/2 W. Main St.
Lexington, SC 29072
Robert M Madsen is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

R Douglas Mellard

R Douglas Mellard
First Circuit Public Defender
PO Box 1112
Orangeburg, SC 29116
Licensed for 27 years, R Douglas Mellard is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >

Sally J Henry

Sally J Henry
Eleventh Circuit Public Defender
407 1/2 W. Main St.
Lexington, SC 29072
Sally J Henry is a Criminal Defense lawyer... read more >
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Juvenile Defense Specialty Areas

Board Certification

National Association of Counsel for Children - NACC is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as child welfare law specialists and works to improve the quality of legal representation of children in dependency, juvenile delinquency, and family law cases.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.


South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

The SCACDL advocates for the criminal defense profession and sponsors Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars throughout the year.


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