Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney

Don’t face criminal charges alone. It is amazing that many people would never try to repair their own car or do their own plumbing, but they will try to act as their own attorney. Lawyers who are wise don’t even represent themselves. You shouldn’t either. Find a lawyer you feel comfortable with, who charges a reasonable fee, who works hard.

If you have legal support, representation, and counsel from Michael D. McMullen, you will have someone who is on your side to defend you–someone who brings experience as a prosecutor, experience as a trial lawyer, experience negotiating resolutions. You will have a lawyer who listens to you, answers your questions, and never judges you. In Michael, you will have a lawyer who cares about you and your future, who knows many of the people in the criminal justice system such as the police, the Solicitors, and the judges. As your advocate, Michael can find possible defenses to the charges, strategies to resolve them favorably without a trial, and if necessary Michael has the experience and abilities to represent you at trial. By having Michael in your corner, you will have a hard-working, sincere, honest attorney by your side every step of the way.

The McMullen Law Firm has helped people facing virtually every kind of criminal charges since 1998.

From shoplifting to murder, from DUI or minor in possession of alcohol to domestic violence, criminal sexual conduct, drug charges, and more. Michael handles felonies, misdemeanors, and represents minors in criminal cases brought in Family Court.

With University of South Carolina located within a few blocks of his office, McMullen has helped hundreds of students over the years. Criminal convictions can follow a person for the rest of their life, forever affecting their future.

The Results You Deserve

Michael has earned excellent results for a long list of his clients. No lawyer can guarantee a result. If any lawyer does, he or she violates the rules of ethics. Lawyers do not see into the future. However, Michael promises to provide zealous representation. He will research and prepare each case. He will employ his considerable skills to negotiate good outcomes. He will work well with prosecutors and law enforcement–to the extent that they are willing to do the same. He will appear before judges having prepared for that moment, and it shows. These habits ensure the best possible outcomes. If all else fails, Michael is not afraid to take cases to trial, and has prosecuted and defended numerous cases at trial.

Michael’s clients are almost always pleased with the outcome of their cases, if they follow his advice. every “case” is different. Being flexible, thinking outside the box, and handling each case with a unique approach help Michael achieve the best possible results under the circumstances of each unique case.