Right To Hire Lawyer

Summary

You can hire a lawyer at any stage of a criminal case in South Carolina, including after the preliminary hearing. Public defenders are available if you cant afford one. Early consultation with a lawyer is beneficial. For more information, contact the Oconee County Courthouse.

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It's a criminal case
Hi ****, could you please provide more details about your criminal case? Also, can you share your location to help us provide more specific legal information?
I need to know if I can get a lawyer later on in the case if it goes beyond the preliminary hearing
Yes, you can get a lawyer at any stage of a criminal case, including after the preliminary hearing. However, it's beneficial to have one as early as possible. Laws may vary based on your location. Could you please provide it?
Seneca SC
In South Carolina:
- You have the right to hire a lawyer at any stage of your case.
- Public defenders are available if you can't afford one.
- Consultation with a lawyer early can be helpful.

Oconee County Courthouse


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * W Main St, Walhalla, SC *
Website: www.oconeesc.com/Departments/Clerk-of-Court