An Arrest Does Not Have to Result in a Conviction

Experienced South Carolina Criminal Defense/DUI Lawyer

When integrity, experience, knowledge, and successful results are all that really matter, contact Attorney Baxter Harwell of the Harwell Law Firm, P.A.

After you have been charged with DUI or any other felony or misdemeanor crime in South Carolina, the Harwell Law Firm is ready to fight for your future. I am DUI defense and criminal defense attorney Baxter Harwell. I come from a proud family background of providing effective legal services for residents of the Pee Dee and Grand Strand / Myrtle Beach regions of South Carolina. My experience includes nearly four years in the legal department of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, where I instructed officers in the practice of criminal and DUI detection, sobriety testing, and the proper use of the DataMaster breath test machine. I also prosecuted DUI cases throughout the entire state at the request of State Troopers who requested assistance. That opportunity afforded me extensive trial experience handling any issue that could arise in the trial of any DUI case. I know what police officers and prosecutors can do to gather evidence against you, and I know what they can't do. For the past ten years, I have been putting my experience on your side, helping clients fight aggressively to protect their rights and preserve their freedom.

Don't say another word to the police. If you have been given Miranda warnings, everything that follows will be used against you in the prosecution of a DUI charge. Everything you say and do at a traffic stop will be recorded on video tape.

Contact me right away to discuss the circumstances of your arrest

If you or a family member has been charged with a drunk-driving charge, or any other felony, misdemeanor, or traffic violation, you must be aware of one important fact: It pays to fight back aggressively. I know the region's police and prosecutors who will be pushing to convict you. I provide effective defense strategies based on years of experience grounded in the community.

I fight for the best possible outcome for misdemeanor and felony charges such as:

DUI: When losing a DUI charge is not an option, I am ready to help. If you have been charged with a drunk driving related offense, I can help you fight the severest penalties, as well as help you protect your driving privileges and defend against speeding, reckless driving, and other traffic violations.

Criminal Charges: An arrest doesn't mean a conviction. I have the experience to help you get the best possible outcome for all felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile charges, including drug possession, sex crimes, theft, and violent crimes involving weapons charges.

Other areas of the law

South Carolina law requires that all transaction involving real property be handled by an attorney. My experience regarding real estate transactions includes handling every aspect of the sale or purchase of residential or commercial real estate, including contract drafting, deed preparation, home equity loan closings, refinances, 1031 tax-free exchanges, and For-Sale By Owner clients. We can also assist any land developers with preparation of Master Deeds or the creation of neighborhood/subdivision restrictions or covenants. I can also help you in the creation of your basic estate planning documents by drafting Simple Wills, Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and other specific powers of attorney.

Contact me today for a consultation about your legal needs.