The Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, is a Lexington South Carolina Criminal Defense law firm. We represent those whose freedom, reputation and livelihood are put at risk due to a criminal charge. Representation is available for cases throughout South Carolina including Lexington, Columbia, Aiken, Newberry and Orangeburg counties. Cases we defend include DUI, CDV, Drug Crimes and Felonies.

Lexington Criminal Defense attorney James Snell is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law. He is the past president of the Lexington County Bar Association, and is a member of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, South Carolina Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice.

We provide no cost consultations to those seeking to hire a criminal defense attorney for themselves or a loved one. Appointments are set by contacting our office 24 hours a day at 1-866-252-5789. Consulting with a criminal defense attorney at the initiation of your criminal case or the police investigation can be critical to your case. You have important rights that come into play as soon as the police suspect you of any crime. By understanding those rights, and South Carolina criminal law, we assist our clients in maintaining their freedom and peace of mind.

Charged with DUI?

Being arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can not only be embarrassing but can also jeopardize many aspects of your life. First time offenders in South Carolina face hefty fines, jail time, mandatory criminal records and license suspension. Learn more about South Carolina DUI Defense services we offer.

Domestic Violence Defense

One of the more common criminal offenses people are now charged with in South Carolina is domestic violence. A CDV arrest can rip a family apart and cost you your freedom, family and employment in one fell swoop. We represent men and women who are charged with both all levels of CDV including felony domestic violence.

Arrested for a Drug Charge?

A South Carolina drug charge can have serious and lifelong consequences. Penalties for those convicted of even a first offense drug charge include a publicly available criminal record, jail sentence, and driver's license suspension. Whether your charge is Simple Possession of Marijuana or a complex Drug Trafficking the Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, can help you with your case.

Serious South Carolina Felony Defense

When you are charged with a crime your entire life may be at stake. In addition to the risk of a jail or prison sentence you also face the possibility of a lifetime of diminished employment prospects that come with any criminal record. If you have been arrested you need to retain a qualified South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney. The Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC, represents clients in a variety of criminal defense capacities including:

South Carolina Criminal Law
Federal Court Offenses
Lexington Criminal Courts
Criminal Domestic Violence
Driving Under the Influence
Embezzlement
Drug Charges
Criminal Court Appeals
Juvenile Court
Columbia Criminal Courts
Online Solicitation
Drug Trafficking
Probation Violations
Violent Crimes
Child Sexual Abuse

Hire a Lexington SC Criminal Defense Attorney

Contact a South Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney today about your case. Same day and evening appointments are available. To schedule your appointment call (803) 359-3301 or 1-866-252-5789 today. You may also e-mail us through this website. While no lawyer can ever promise you any specific result for your case, James Snell believes that a thorough investigation into the facts along with the availability of an aggressive defense can result in outcomes more favorable than first thought possible.