Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney in Columbia, SC
With over 13 years of combined experience as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, William A. Hodge provides aggressive, client-focused legal representation across South Carolina. Our practice prioritizes personalized attention, leveraging insider knowledge of prosecutorial strategies to build robust defenses for DUI/DWI, drug offenses, personal injury, and juvenile cases. We maintain transparency throughout the legal process, ensuring clients understand their rights while pursuing outcomes that minimize penalties and protect long-term freedoms.Our commitment to affordability ensures accessible legal counsel without compromising the quality of representation. By handling every case directly, we guarantee consistent communication and dedicated advocacy from initial consultation through resolution.
Services
DUI/DWI Defense
Drug Offenses
Personal Injury
Traffic Violations
College Crimes
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- 13+ years experience as both prosecutor and defense attorney
- Direct attorney-client communication with no paralegal intermediaries
- Proven track record in DUI/DWI and drug offense defense
- Free initial consultations for all case types
- Inside knowledge of prosecutorial strategies and tactics
Services
DUI/DWI Defense
Our DUI/DWI defense service challenges evidence through comprehensive analysis of traffic stops, field sobriety tests, and chemical testing procedures. We leverage prosecutorial experience to identify procedural errors that may reduce penalties or lead to case dismissal. Clients receive personalized guidance through South Carolina's complex drunk driving laws while protecting driving privileges and minimizing criminal consequences.
Drug Offenses
We defend against state and federal drug charges including possession, trafficking, and manufacturing allegations. Our approach examines search warrant validity, evidence handling protocols, and constitutional rights violations to build strategic defenses. We focus on preventing license revocation, minimizing incarceration risks, and protecting professional certifications for both first-time and repeat offenders.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury representation pursues compensation for auto accidents, slip-and-fall incidents, and assault-related injuries. We handle insurance negotiations while clients focus on medical recovery, seeking damages for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain suffering. The practice emphasizes aggressive advocacy to counter insurance company tactics while maintaining transparent case progress updates.
Traffic Violations
We challenge traffic citations to prevent license suspension from point accumulation. Our defense strategies include negotiating reduced charges, advocating for traffic school alternatives, and contesting evidence in court. Special attention is given to commercial drivers facing career-threatening violations through both local and out-of-state court representation.
College Crimes
We represent students facing alcohol-related, drug possession, and disorderly conduct charges that threaten academic careers. Our service includes pretrial intervention program advocacy to expunge records, while addressing potential university disciplinary actions. We emphasize rehabilitative approaches in juvenile cases to prevent long-term consequences from youthful mistakes.
People
William A. Hodge
Attorney at Law
Former prosecutor with 13+ years legal experience handling DUI/DWI, drug offenses, and personal injury cases. Admitted to South Carolina Bar since 2007, offering direct attorney communication and strategic defense representation.
Questions
What experience do you have with DUI cases?
I have over 13 years of experience handling DUI/DWI cases both as a prosecutor and defense attorney, giving me unique insight into both sides of these cases.
Can you help with first-time drug offenses?
Yes, I focus on minimizing consequences for first-time drug offenses through evidence challenges and pretrial intervention programs to prevent permanent criminal records.
Do you handle out-of-state traffic violations?
I represent commercial drivers facing out-of-state traffic violations to protect their licenses and professional driving careers through court appearances on their behalf.
What areas do you serve?
I serve clients throughout South Carolina including Columbia, Spartanburg, Lexington County, and Richland County from two office locations.
Are free consultations available?
Yes, I offer free initial consultations for all case types to discuss legal options and potential defense strategies without upfront costs.
