Charged with DUI in the Upstate?

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Facing A DUI Charge Is More Than it Seems

If you were arrested for DUI, the court date is probably not the only thing on your mind. A DUI conviction can affect your driver’s license, your job, school or a scholarship, a professional license, and your record.

An arrest isn’t a conviction. Our DUI attorneys look at all of it with you, not only the charge, so you know what’s coming before it happens.

How We Approach Your Case

01

Three former prosecutors on your case

Both managing attorneys review every case. They know how the other side builds one.

02

A plan from the first conversation

You will hear our plan before you leave the first meeting.

03

Proactive from day one

We make sure the prosecutor sees you as a person, not just a case number.

04

Honest from the start

We tell you what is likely to happen before it happens.

DUI Cases We Handle

  • 01First DUIIf you’ve never spoken with a lawyer before, we explain every step.
  • 02DUI with a breath test refusalWe explain the contested case hearing and what it means for your license.
  • 03License suspensionWe help you understand the options the law gives you.
  • 04Underage DUIFor students and parents worried about school, a scholarship or what comes next.
  • 05Second or repeat DUIA past charge does not mean you are a lost cause. Every case gets the same attention.
  • 06Felony DUIA felony DUI charge is not a judgment of who you are.

For Family Members

If you’re reading this for someone you love, you can make this call for them. Our attorneys can hold the consultation with you and explain what happens next.

Before you call, it helps to find the ticket and any notice of suspension.

Avoid talking about what happened on calls from the detention center as those calls are recorded, and many times the prosecutor or officer will listen to them.

Tell us what you know, and we’ll help you understand what you should do next.

Meet the Team

Sloan Ellis
Managing Attorney

Sloan Ellis

Sloan spent nearly a decade as a federal and state prosecutor and received the 2020 U.S. Attorney’s Award for Excellence in Prosecution.

Brandi Hinton
Managing Attorney

Brandi Hinton

Brandi handled thousands of criminal cases as a prosecutor and received the 2021 U.S. Attorney’s Award for Excellence in Prosecution.

Anthony McCollum
Associate Attorney

Anthony McCollum

Anthony is a former prosecutor who spent nearly eight years handling cases in Greenville and Pickens County courtrooms, and who now brings that view of a case to the defense side.

What Our Clients Say

Facing the extremely unfamiliar territory of a criminal charge, our family felt safe, protected and under the best representation possible with Brandi and Sloan.

Shelley A.

They are truthful and honest even if it not the news you would like to hear.

Karen R.

From the very beginning, he made us feel like a priority.

Tonya B.

NoteThese reviews are individual clients' own opinions of their own cases. Every case is different and depends on its own facts, and no review is a prediction or a guarantee about yours. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

What Happens After You Reach Out

  1. 01

    You call

    Contact us at 864-775-5775 or submit a form, whether this is for you or for a loved one.

  2. 02

    You talk with an attorney

    You tell us what happened, and they explain what you’re facing.

  3. 03

    You hear the plan before you leave

    Before the first conversation ends, you’ll know what we plan to do, what we need from you, and what comes next.

  4. 04

    We take the first steps

    We get to work on your case and keep you informed at each step.

What a DUI Defense CostsWe are transparent and upfront about pricing. Your consultation is free and with an attorney. If your case goes to trial, there are no additional fees.

Greenville DUI FAQs

What Happens to My License After a DUI Arrest?

Your license can be suspended separately from the criminal charge. Under South Carolina’s implied consent law, a refusal to take the breath test, or a result of .15 or more, leads to a notice of suspension effective from the date of the arrest. With no DUI conviction or DUI-related suspension in the past 10 years, the suspension lasts six months for a refusal and one month for .15 or more.

What Is the Contested Case Hearing?

The contested case hearing is where you can challenge the license suspension. Within 30 days of the notice of suspension, you may request a hearing on the suspension alone with the Office of Motor Vehicle Hearings and apply for a temporary alcohol license to drive until the decision is made. Our attorneys can explain how the hearing works and what it means for your license.

Will I Go to Jail for a DUI?

A first DUI conviction in South Carolina doesn’t automatically mean jail. The law sets a fine or a jail term for a first offense, and the ranges go up with a higher alcohol concentration or a prior offense. We’ll tell you honestly what’s likely in your case.

What Does a DUI Defense Cost?

The cost of a DUI defense depends on the charge and what your case requires. We are transparent and upfront about pricing, and the consultation is free.

What If This Is Not My First DUI?

A second or later DUI carries higher penalty ranges under South Carolina law. A prior DUI or DUAC (driving with an unlawful alcohol concentration) counts if it happened in the last 10 years, in any state, and ended in a conviction, a guilty or no-contest plea, or forfeited bail. A past charge doesn’t change how we treat you.

Tell Us What Happened

Tell us what happened. We will tell you what you are actually facing. Call 864-775-5775 or send us the form.

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Greenville, SC 29601
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