Charleston Criminal Defense Attorney | Mount Pleasant Weapons Charges Lawyer

North Charleston Domestic Violence Defense Trial Lawyer

Make no mistake. Facing a criminal charge will change your life. Getting convicted may change your life for years, decades, and even a lifetime. If you or a family member is looking at life-altering criminal charges in South Carolina, the Deaton Law Firm, L.L.C., can help you fight to protect your future. We believe that you deserve more than run-of-the-mill criminal defense strategies for a vigorous defense. Our experienced trial attorney is dedicated to providing personal attention to your case. We have the flexibility to use creative strategies and approaches to fight for the best possible outcome. We will advocate for you in the most resolute fashion to achieve a just result.

We offer reasonably priced flat fees on criminal cases.

Dedicated. Aggressive. Confidential. Choose Deaton.

We handle a broad range of criminal charges. From minor misdemeanors, such as driving with a suspended license, to serious felony assault charges, we zealously protect your rights, because we still believe in a legal system that says that you are innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt by the prosecutor. Every detail of the case against you will be challenged in order to protect your rights, your freedom, and your future.

We handle felony and misdemeanor criminal defense cases such as:

DUI, drunk driving defense
Domestic violence
assault and battery
Narcotics charges, drug possession
Weapons charges, illegal gun possession
Fraud, embezzlement, breach of trust, white collar crime
Theft, stolen property crimes

A note about DUAC charges

We represent clients with the new and problematic DUAC (driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration) charge, which requires only legal intoxication for a finding of guilt. Do not put your liberty at risk by using an inexperienced lawyer. We have the knowledge and flexibility to represent DUAC clients in communities throughout South Carolina.

Military personnel

Is your military career at stake because of the criminal charges you are facing? If you are in the armed services, you may be looking at a military court martial proceeding in addition to the criminal charge in a civil court. When your career is potentially at stake, you want to talk with a professional, skilled North Charleston criminal defense attorney who is ready to help you.