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Compare Criminal Defense Lawyers in Hilton Head Island, SC
Compare criminal defense lawyers in Hilton Head Island. Review contact information and practice areas before you decide.
18 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Hilton Head Island, SC
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Showing 18 criminal defense lawyers in Hilton Head Island, SC
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Morgan & Morgan
1544 Fording Island Rd Suite A, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 973-5180 forthepeople.com
Liberty Oak Law Firm, LLC
71 Lighthouse Rd # 230, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 671-5550 libertyoaklaw.com
Bauer & Metro, P.C.
38A New Orleans Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 920-2844 bauerandmetro.com
Hale & Hale, P.A.
1533 Fording Island Rd Suite 294, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 837-3000 haleandhalelaw.com
Reilley Law Firm LLC
22 Bow Cir STE E, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 715-9101 reilleylawfirm.com
Coltrane & Wilkins, LLC
2 Corpus Christi Pl UNIT 105, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-5551 coltraneandwilkins.com
Lowcountry Legal Solutions, LLC
200 Main St Suite 201 N, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 868-5257 lowcountry.law
Jenkins Law Firm
155 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 593-9995 williamjenkinslawfirm.com
Finger, Melnick, Brooks & LaBruce, P.A.
35 Hospital Center Commons, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 681-7000 fingerlaw.com
Shelton Law Firm, LLC
1000 William Hilton Pkwy Unit E6, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 802-0087 sheltonlawsc.com
Law Offices of David Parker Geis, LLC
100 Exchange St #202, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 715-0661 dpgeislaw.com
Lee Law Firm, LLC
37 New Orleans Rd suite v, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 474-0614 leelaw.ws
Wilson SC Law Firm, PA
3600 Main St, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 681-6300 wilsonlawsc.com
Schwarz Law
19 Shelter Cove Ln UNIT 105, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-5184 rlschwarzlaw.com
La Force Sr Glen W
Courtyard Building, 32 Office Park Rd UNIT 111, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-5881
Fuentes & Esquivel, P.A.
155 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
(843) 593-9999 fuentesandesquivel.com
Burr & Forman
2 Palmetto Bay Rd Suite 220, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 785-2171 burr.com
Kiker Law Firm
2 Corpus Christi Pl #200, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7300 hiltonheadislandattorney.com
Criminal defense lawyers in Hilton Head Island represent clients facing state or federal charges in Beaufort County. South Carolina law provides specific rights for the accused including the right to a speedy trial under SC Code Section 17-23-50. Local attorneys understand the procedures at the Beaufort County Courthouse and can guide you through misdemeanor and felony cases.
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Hilton Head Island Cost?
Criminal defense lawyer costs in South Carolina vary by case complexity and attorney experience. For a standard DUI case fees often range from 1500 to 5000 dollars. More serious felonies can cost 5000 to 20000 dollars or more. Many lawyers offer flat fees for certain charges while others bill hourly at 200 to 500 dollars per hour. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of criminal cases do lawyers handle in Hilton Head Island?
Lawyers handle DUI drug offenses theft assault domestic violence and white collar crimes. They also represent clients in Beaufort County Magistrate Court and General Sessions Court.
How long do I have to hire a lawyer after an arrest in South Carolina?
You should hire a lawyer as soon as possible after arrest. South Carolina law requires a bond hearing within 24 hours of arrest under Rule 2 of the SC Rules of Criminal Procedure.
What is the statute of limitations for criminal charges in South Carolina?
For most felonies the statute of limitations is three years under SC Code Section 17-3-20. Misdemeanors have a one year limit. Murder has no time limit.
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