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Criminal Defense Lawyers in Red Hill, SC: 2026 rankings

24 criminal defense lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Red Hill: Lucas Law, LLC, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Axelrod & Associates, P.A., 408 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #14.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

24 Red Hill criminal defense lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 24 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Criminal defense lawyers in Conway ranking. See Criminal defense lawyers in Conway

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Lucas Law, LLC684.9★ (150)Myrtle Beach, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team664.9★ (138)Myrtle Beach, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3T. Kirk Truslow, P.A.664.9★ (119)Myrtle Beach, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team654.9★ (31)Conway, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Grooms & Thomas655.0★ (81)Myrtle Beach, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Chambers Law Firm - Criminal Defense - DUI - Traffic Tickets645.0★ (17)Conway, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Criminal Defense Attorney Amy S. Lawrence, Esq.645.0★ (110)Myrtle Beach, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Coastal Law Firm644.9★ (196)Conway, 17 mi away——
9Hucks Law635.0★ (37)Myrtle Beach, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Office Of Melinda Knowles, LLC634.9★ (119)Conway, 17 mi away——

All 24 criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Red Hill

    #1 Lucas Law, LLC

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 22 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Lucas Law, LLC(803) 374-0389

  3. #3 T. Kirk Truslow, P.A.

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 30 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4209 Mayfair St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for T. Kirk Truslow, P.A.(843) 449-3304

  5. #5 Grooms & Thomas

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 29 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4593 Oleander Dr Unit C, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Grooms & Thomas(843) 444-5702

  8. #8 Coastal Law Firm

    Based in Conway, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 196 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1314 2nd Ave, Conway, SC 29526
    View profile for Coastal Law Firm(843) 488-5000

  9. #9 Hucks Law

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 30 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1105 48th Ave N Ste 206, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Hucks Law(843) 449-0000

  13. #13 Sauls Law Firm PC

    Based in Conway, 17 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1409 2nd Ave, Conway, SC 29526
    View profile for Sauls Law Firm PC(843) 839-5030

  18. #18 Hopkins Law Firm

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 30 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2411 N Oak St #403j, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Hopkins Law Firm(843) 314-4202

  24. #24 Wilson Law Group

    Based in Myrtle Beach, 29 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1335 44th Ave N Ste 200, North, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
    View profile for Wilson Law Group(843) 488-1013

How we ranked Red Hill criminal defense lawyers

We scored 24 Red Hill criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Red Hill data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a criminal defense lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many criminal defense matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the court where your case is filed.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a criminal defense lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • What does the flat fee cover, and what costs extra if the case goes to trial?
  • Who will appear with me at each hearing?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill: frequently asked questions

Which criminal defense lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Red Hill?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked criminal defense lawyer in Red Hill, SC is Lucas Law, LLC with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team (#2) and T. Kirk Truslow, P.A. (#3) follow. We ranked 24 criminal defense lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many criminal defense lawyers are there in Red Hill?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 24 criminal defense lawyers serving Red Hill, SC. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill are open 24/7?

11 ranked criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lucas Law, LLC (#1), Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team (#2) and T. Kirk Truslow, P.A. (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill work on weekends?

12 of 24 ranked criminal defense lawyers post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lucas Law, LLC (#1), Greg McCollum Complete Legal Defense Team (#2) and T. Kirk Truslow, P.A. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Red Hill criminal defense lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill is 4.9★, with a median of 62 reviews. Axelrod & Associates, P.A. has the most, 408 reviews, and ranks #14. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank criminal defense lawyers?

Each criminal defense lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do criminal defense lawyers outside Red Hill count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 30 mi of the Red Hill city center, our service radius for criminal defense lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can criminal defense lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill, SC charge?

Criminal defense lawyers usually charge a flat fee per stage (for example, through a plea or through trial) or an hourly rate. Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $219 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What if I can’t afford a criminal defense lawyer?

If a charge can lead to jail, the court must appoint a lawyer for you if you cannot afford one (Gideon v. Wainwright, 1963; Argersinger v. Hamlin, 1972). Ask about a public defender at your first court appearance. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of criminal defense lawyers in Red Hill, SC ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Red Hill?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Red Hill

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 24 criminal defense lawyers serving Red Hill.

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