Innocent Until Proven Guilty!
A charge doesn’t equal a conviction.

Charleston, Goose Creek, Summerville, Moncks Corner

You’ve been arrested, and now you need an attorney because you’re facing criminal charges. Perhaps you’re angry because you were mistreated or wrongfully accused. Or maybe you’re afraid because you simply just “messed up.” It happens. Wish as we might, we can’t change the past. However, the actions you take today can greatly impact tomorrow.

You are likely here because you are looking for a criminal defense attorney with the knowledge and experience to handle your case. After working in the Solicitor’s office for 14 years and prosecuting for 8 of those years, criminal defense attorney Russell Hilton is armed with the experience to provide you quality representation.

Been arrested? Don’t delay in hiring an attorney.

A timely investigation from a defense perspective can often make the difference in finding usable evidence or not. A criminal charge is initially nothing but a formal allegation against you, and the prosecution still has to prove guilt. The longer you wait to retain an attorney, the easier that task may become for law enforcement and the prosecution.

Criminal Defense attorney Russell D. Hilton represents defendants charged with all types of criminal offenses. Whether you need a defense attorney for a Magistrate Court charge or a defense attorney for a felony charge, call us today to schedule an appointment to review your case. There is no charge for a case review.

Our mission is simple: To provide quality representation for a reasonable fee. Whether you’ve been arrested in Charleston, Moncks Corner, Summerville, St. George, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Ridgeville or Goose Creek, call us so that we can begin advocating for you immediately.

Criminal defense attorney Russell Hilton has handled all types of criminal cases:

  • Assault and Battery of a High and Aggravated Nature
  • Attempted Murder
  • Assault and Battery 1st Degree
  • Assualt and Battery 2nd Degree
  • Assault and Battery 3rd Degree
  • Armed Robbery
  • Arson 1st
  • Arson 2nd
  • Arson 3rd
  • Assault upon a Correctional
  • Employee
  • AWIK
  • Breach of Peace (non-aggravated)
  • Breach of Trust < 1000
  • Breach of Trust > 1000 < 5000
  • Breach of Trust > 5000
  • Breaking into a Motor Vehicle
  • Burglary 1st
  • Burglary 2nd (Non-Violent)
  • Burglary 2nd (Violent)
  • Burglary 3rd
  • Carjacking w/o Injury
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon (not a pistol)
  • CDV / Criminal Domestic Violence
  • CDVHAN
  • Child Endangerment (w/ motor vehicle)
  • Contraband (County/Municipal)
  • Contraband (SCDC)
  • Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor
  • Defrauding an Innkeeper
  • Felony DUI, Death results
  • Felony DUI, Great bodily injury results
  • DUI / Driving Under the Influence
  • DUS / Driving Under Suspension
  • Enticing Child from Attending School
  • Escape (Attempt)
  • Escape (Common Law)
  • Escape (Statutory)
  • Escape (from Work Release)
  • Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
  • Failure to Register as Sex Offender
  • Failure to Return Rented Objects < 2000
  • Failure to Return Rented Objects > 2000 < 10000
  • Failure to Return Rented Objects > 10000
  • Financial Identity Fraud
  • Forgery (no dollar amount)
  • Forgery < 5000
  • Forgery > 5000
  • Fraudulent Check > 1000 – 1st offense
  • Financial Transaction Card Forgery
  • Financial Transaction Card Fraud
  • Financial Transaction Card Theft
  • Failure to Stop for a Blue Light
  • Grand Larceny > 2000 < 10000
  • Grand Larceny > 10000
  • Habitual Traffic Offender
  • Ill-Treatment of Animals
  • Indecent Exposure
  • Kidnapping
  • Leaving the scene of an Accident (great bodily injury)
  • Leaving the scene of an Accident (personal injury)
  • Leaving the scene of an Accident (property damage only)
  • Lynching 2nd degree
  • Malicious Injury to Personal Property < 2000
  • Malicious Injury to Personal Property > 2000 < 10000
  • Malicious Injury to Personal Property > 10000
  • Malicious Injury to Real Property < 2000
  • Malicious Injury to Real Property > 2000 < 10000
  • Malicious Injury to Real Property > 10000
  • Manslaughter
  • Murder
  • Obstruction of Justice
  • Obtaining Goods by False Pretenses < 2000
  • Obtaining Goods by False Pretenses > 2000 < 10000
  • Obtaining Goods by False Pretenses > 10000
  • Petty Larceny
  • Pointing or Presenting a Firearm
  • Possession of a Sawed off Shotgun
  • Possession of Pistol by Person Under 18
  • Possession of Stolen Vehicle < 2000
  • Possession of Stolen Vehicle > 2000 < 10000
  • Possession of Stolen Vehicle > 10000
  • Possession of Tools to be Used in Crime
  • Public Disorderly Conduct
  • Purse Snatching
  • Receiving Stolen Goods < 2000
  • Receiving Stolen Goods > 2000 < 10000
  • Receiving Stolen Goods > 10000
  • Reckless Driving
  • Reckless Homicide
  • Resisting Arrest (A) (w/o assault)
  • Resisting Arrest (B) (assault, beat, wound)
  • Shoplifting < 2000
  • Simple Assault
  • Simple Assault and Battery
  • Strong Arm Robbery
  • Third or Subsequent Property Offense
  • Threatening the Life of a Public Employee
  • Threatening the Life of a Public Official
  • Trespassing after Notice
  • Unlawful Carrying of a Pistol
  • Unlawful Conduct Towards a Child
  • Unlawful Possession of a Pistol
  • Unlawful Use of 911 Service
  • Use of Vehicle w/o Permission (intent to deprive)
  • Use of Vehicle w/o Permission (temporary)
(The above are some of the common offenses. Just because you don’t see it on the list doesn’t mean we can’t help you with your case.)

YOUR NEXT STEPS

1. Schedule an Appointment

Call (843) 376-5524 or send us an email to setup a time to come into our office or for a telephone meeting.

2. Discuss Your Situation

We’ll discuss the details of your case privately and confidentially, and based on your situation, we will quote a fee for the representation.

3. Decide to Work Together

Together we can decide if we’re a fit and if not, no hard feelings. I am not a fit for all clients and all clients aren’t a fit for me.

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

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