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Thorough Criminal Defense Strategies to Help You Avoid Jail

From the moment of charging, through trial, we put our extensive trial and jury experience to its best use in your defense. We spend the time necessary to make sure that we have developed the best defenses possible prior to discussing settlement or going to trial.

We can help you even if you don't live here. If you were, for example, arrested in Columbia, South Carolina for driving under the influence (DUI); legal advice from an experienced South Carolina DUI Defense attorney is what you need.

We have the resources and experience to handle the defense of any crime, including:
  • Violent crimes: Assault and battery, murder, attempted murder
  • Child abuse, child molestation, lewd conduct with a minor, Possession of child pornography
  • Computer hacking and other internet crimes
  • Sex Offenses: Date rape, sexual abuse, illegal sexual conduct, spousal rape
  • Domestic violence / spousal abuse
  • Driving offenses: driving on suspended license, driving under the influence, hit and run, license suspension, speeding, traffic tickets and traffic violations, vehicular manslaughter
  • Illegal drug offenses: possession of crack cocaine, use of firearms during drug trafficking, manufacturing methamphetamine, marijuana cultivation, possession with intent
  • Evading arrest
  • Federal crime / White collar crimes / Fraud
  • Theft crimes: Grand theft auto, Identity theft, Receiving stolen property, Shoplifting
  • Gun charges
  • Juvenile criminal defense
  • Misdemeanors
Discuss your case with an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney prior to making decision that may affect your future

Prior to founding The Law Offices of Joenathan S. Chaplin, P.A., Joenathan S. Chaplin was an Assistant Solicitor for Richland County, Columbia, South Carolina,- the South Carolina term for an Assistant District Attorney. He has handled everything from murder cases to the defense of white collar crimes. Due to years of experience and focus in the practice of criminal defense and the fact that he is in the courthouse most days of the week and has been since 1997, he is well known and well regarded by the attorneys and court personnel throughout Richland County, Lexington County and the courts of the Midlands.

Don't gamble with your freedom. Contact us today.
Practice Areas

The Law Offices of
Joenathan S. Chaplin

Columbia Office
4511 N. Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 754-5600 - Office
(803) 691-8229 - Fax
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Walterboro Office
206 E. Washington Street
Walterboro, SC 29488
(843) 549-9330 - Office
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