Seasoned DUI Defense Lawyer

With years of courtroom experience on both sides of the aisle, we are thorough, aggressive, and discreet. With Paul Thurmond and his legal team at the law firm of Thurmond, Kirchner, Timbes and Yelverton, you can be confident that your defense attorney knows the system and knows South Carolina criminal law.

The penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) in South Carolina are severe. Even a first offense can result in jail time, the suspension of your driver’s license, can never be expunged from your record and will require additional insurance. A criminal conviction can also have lasting implications for your life and your family. If you or a family member has been arrested for DUI, you should take the charges very seriously and it is important to have an experienced attorney thoroughly examine the charges against you, including investigating the following:

The legality of the stop
Whether a field sobriety test was properly administered
Whether the breathalyzer machine was properly maintained and calibrated
Whether blood or urine tests are accurate and reliable

As a seasoned criminal defense attorney, Paul Thurmond has handled a wide range of DUI charges and knows how to negotiate with prosecutors and law enforcement especially regarding a DUI arrest or ticket. He has been successful in getting erroneous charges dismissed, negotiating for a lessor or reduced charge or avoiding jail through community service or monetary penalty.

We also assist clients with related matters, such as the following:

Fighting vehicle forfeitures
Having driving privileges reinstated
Fighting license revocations
Restoring driver’s licenses, including referral to the required Alcohol and Drug Safety Action Program (ADSAP)

South Carolina DUI law is very specific and has many collateral consequences you may not fully consider. Our DUI attorneys ensure clients understand the system and the consequences of the options available if you are facing charges. We do everything we can to avoid you having this charge on your permanent record. Our lawyers represent clients accused of DUI and DUAC in the following locations:

City of Charleston
Charleston County
Folly Beach
Isle of Palms
Sullivan’s Island
Moncks Corner
Goose Creek

Summerville
Dorchester County
North Charleston
Awendaw
McClellanville
Ladson
Ravenel

Hanahan
Berkeley County
Daniel Island
Johns Island
Town of James Island
Georgetown

If you have been charged or accused of DUI in South Carolina - Call today to speak with an experienced attorney

For more information about the Charleston, SC law firm of Thurmond Kirchner Timbes & Yelverton, PA., visit the firm's website at www.tktylawfirm.com