Criminal Law
Charleston Criminal Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with a crime, or are under investigation, consult an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Attorney Ed Hawkins of the Hawkins Law Firm, P.A. aggressively defends South Carolina residents against criminal charges.
Ed Hawkins has practiced in Charleston County, Berkley County, and Dorchester County for over 11 years. He has represented people charged with domestic assaults, drug crimes, sexual assaults, violent crimes, DUI, and more.
Many criminal charges carry the possibility of incarceration and/or heavy fines, and we work to aggressively protect your rights and ensure proper procedures were followed by the police. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you receive the best result possible.
South Carolina DUI Law
A DUI may carry both civil and criminal sanctions. The criminal charge may result in jail time and/or fines. Lawyer Ed Hawkins will work, if possible, to have your charges dismissed or reduced to a lessor charge. The civil hearing may result in your loss of driving privileges. After being charged with a DUI, you have a limited period to request a hearing to contest the license suspension. Your chances at such a hearing are improved by the presence of an experienced DUI attorney.
Experienced Litigator
Attorney Hawkins is an experienced litigator. If we cannot settle or divert your case, we can take your case to trial. He has successfully litigated murder cases, sexual assault cases, rape cases, child molestation charges, robbery allegations, drug possession charges, and other criminal charges.
Expungements
If convicted of a crime, in some cases, you may be eligible to have your charges expunged from your record. We can file a petition with the judge and the solicitor to request your charges be expunged.
To find out more about your criminal charge, contact a criminal defense attorney at the Charleston, South Carolina, Hawkins Law Firm, P.A.
Hawkins Law Firm, P.A.
800 Wapoo Rd.
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 225-7565 • Fax: (843) 225-7585
The Charleston, South Carolina, criminal defense attorney at the Hawkins Law Firm, P.A. represents people in Charleston County, Berkley County, Dorchester County, and the cities of North Charleston, Summerville, Moncks Corner, Mt. Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivans Island, Walterboro, Kiawah Island, Goose Creek, Ladson, and Hanahan.
