Criminal Defense

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Criminal Defense Lawyer

An experienced criminal defense attorney knows that criminal charges against you may mean losing everything you and your family has worked for.

An arrest doesn't have to mean a conviction

I am criminal defense attorney Baxter Harwell of the Harwell Law Firm, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I offer my clients nearly fifteen years of criminal law experience, including several years working on the prosecutor's side of the law. I understand how serious your charges are. Too many people just want to roll over, play dead, and offer to "guide you through the system" after being charged with a crime. Not me. I want to fight for you. When a plea bargain is not an option, you need me. I have the extensive experience you can rely on to fight for absolutely the best possible outcome to your felony or misdemeanor charges. Whether you face a misdemeanor charge for possession of marijuana, or have been charged with a very serious violent crime or weapons charge, I won't back down.

I work directly with you through the entire process

I have deep legal roots in northeast South Carolina and am very familiar with the judicial system and people that will affect your future. I use my knowledge and experience to present the strongest possible case in your defense.

From the moment you retain me as your criminal attorney, I will be the only one who handles your case. You will not be turning your future over to an associate or a paralegal. I will be there to answer all of our questions, respond to your legal needs, and help you understand how the case is progressing. Every decision will be your own to make, and you will be making those decisions with the full force of knowledge, experience, and a clear understanding of the law.

When losing is NOT an option, I am here for you

• DUI defense
• Drug charges
• Sex crimes, rape, prostitution, child pornography
• Domestic violence, spousal abuse
• Juvenile crimes
• Theft, burglary, robbery
• Fraud, embezzlement, white collar crimes
• Assault, Battery
• Expungement

When losing is NOT an option

Contact my office to schedule a consultation about your charges. When losing is NOT an option, I am here for you.