Business Details
18 Years
experience
Expert Legal Services in South Carolina Family & DSS Law
Lee Law Firm, LLC is a boutique legal practice established in 2008, specializing in limited areas of South Carolina law. With a focus on DSS case defense, family law, personal injury, and expungement services, the firm prioritizes personalized client representation and deep expertise in its core practice areas. Attorney Dustin Lee, a former South Carolina Municipal Court Judge, has handled over 500 DSS-related hearings and provides hands-on legal counsel across the state's Lowcountry. The firm emphasizes flat-fee structures where possible, transparent communication, and tailored solutions for sensitive legal matters. Its team combines technical legal knowledge with compassionate advocacy to address complex family court disputes, injury claims, and criminal record expungements.Lee Law Firm serves clients throughout South Carolina's 14th Judicial Circuit and beyond, maintaining offices in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. The practice adheres to strict ethical standards, with attorneys regularly participating in continuing legal education focused on evolving family law, DUI regulations, and personal injury litigation. By limiting its scope to specific legal disciplines, the firm ensures concentrated expertise and dedicated service for each client's unique circumstances.
Services
DSS Case Defense
Family Law
Personal Injury
Expungement Services
Car Accident Claims
Custody Disputes
Criminal Record Analysis
Guardian ad Litem Services
Family Court Mediation
Name Changes
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Over 500 DSS hearing cases handled by lead attorney
- Flat-fee representation available for select legal matters
- Personalized approach for sensitive family and criminal law cases
- Former Municipal Court Judge with courtroom experience
- Statewide practice covering South Carolina's Lowcountry counties
Services
DSS Case Defense
We defend clients in South Carolina Department of Social Services cases involving child protective investigations, abuse/neglect allegations, and custody disputes. Our firm handles fair hearings, appeals, and family court litigation across the state's 14th Judicial Circuit. Attorney Dustin Lee's extensive experience includes over 500 DSS-related hearings and complex multi-day trials.
Family Law
Our family law services include contested/uncontested divorce, child custody, alimony, and property division cases. We provide guardian ad litem representation, mediation services, and prenuptial agreements across Beaufort, Jasper, and surrounding counties. The firm emphasizes settlement negotiations while maintaining trial readiness for complex disputes.
Personal Injury
We represent clients in car accidents, dog bites, motorcycle crashes, and other personal injury cases throughout South Carolina. Our practice covers insurance claims, settlement negotiations, and trial litigation for catastrophic injuries. We handle cases from initial consultation through verdict in both urban and rural Lowcountry jurisdictions.
Expungement Services
We assist with expungement of eligible South Carolina criminal charges including misdemeanors, DUI offenses, and dismissed cases. Our services include eligibility analysis, court document preparation, and representation before state agencies. We frequently collaborate with immigration attorneys requiring criminal history assessments for clients statewide.
Car Accident Claims
Our car accident practice addresses property damage, medical expenses, and personal injury claims resulting from collisions. We handle cases involving distracted driving, impaired motorists, and insurance disputes across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and surrounding areas. The firm focuses on recovering compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
People
Dustin Lee
Attorney
Licensed South Carolina attorney with 15+ years of legal experience, including service as a Municipal Court Judge in Bluffton. Specializes in DSS defense, family law, and personal injury cases. Handles over 500 DSS-related hearings and provides courtroom representation across the state's 14th Judicial Circuit.
Kate Gill Pushkin
Paralegal
Supports the firm's legal team with case management, document preparation, and client communication. Coordinates initial consultations and maintains case organization for DSS defense, family law, and expungement matters across multiple South Carolina counties.
Questions
What areas of law does Lee Law Firm specialize in?
We focus on DSS case defense, family law (divorce/custody), personal injury claims, and South Carolina criminal record expungements. Our practice also includes name changes, birth certificate amendments, and family court mediation services.
How can I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact us at 1-843-474-0614 (dial 1 first) or use our website's scheduling feature. All consultations require appointments, with same-day options often available for urgent matters across the Lowcountry region.
Do you handle cases outside the Bluffton/Hilton Head area?
Yes, we represent clients throughout South Carolina's 14th Judicial Circuit including Beaufort, Jasper, Allendale, Hampton, and Colleton counties. Our practice also extends to statewide expungement matters and virtual mediation services.
Can I receive legal advice from non-attorney staff?
No, only licensed attorneys provide legal advice. Paralegals and receptionists can assist with administrative tasks but cannot offer legal interpretations or case-specific guidance under South Carolina professional conduct rules.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, bank checks, money orders, and major credit cards (Discover, American Express, Visa, Mastercard) through LawPay processing. Payment plans may be available for qualifying cases.
