Statewide representation. Based in York County.

South Carolina Criminal Defense Law Firm attorney Benjamin Hasty, founding attorney of Carolina Law, LLC and Carolina Criminal Defense in York County, South Carolina

Carolina Criminal Defense is a South Carolina Criminal Defense Law Firm handling DUI charges, domestic violence cases, drug charges, assault allegations, traffic offenses, and other misdemeanors and felonies across the state.

Dedicated to protecting everyone’s rights.
NO MATTER WHAT.

Carolina Criminal Defense is a South Carolina Criminal Defense Law Firm representing people facing DUI charges, traffic-related criminal offenses, domestic violence, and other misdemeanors and felonies. Our approach is simple: treat you like a person, move quickly, and build a defense that matches the facts, not assumptions. You’ll get straightforward answers, a clear plan, and an advocate who is prepared to negotiate hard and litigate when necessary.

Our South Carolina Criminal Defense Law Firm helps clients facing DUI charges, drug charges, assault, domestic violence allegations, theft, probation violations, and other criminal accusations. Based in York County, we serve clients in Rock Hill, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, York, Clover, Lake Wylie, and surrounding communities, and we regularly handle matters in nearby counties including Lancaster County, Chester County, Union County, and Cherokee County. If you can’t come to us, we’ll work to meet in a location that makes sense for your case.

Carolina Criminal Defense is led by attorney Benjamin Hasty, and as a South Carolina criminal defense law firm with a former-prosecutor perspective, including significant work prosecuting DUI cases in York County, we brings an inside knowledge of charging decisions, evidence development, and courtroom strategy to building smarter defenses for people facing high-stakes accusations.

We are committed to doing what is best for our clients and helping you understand every option available. To get started, contact our office for a confidential case review.

Why a South Carolina Criminal Defense Law Firm Should Move Early

The first days after an arrest or charge often shape everything that follows. A South Carolina Criminal Defense Law Firm should move early to protect evidence, identify the real risks, and prevent avoidable mistakes from making the case harder than it needs to be. That can include clarifying bond conditions, preserving video or digital evidence, evaluating what law enforcement can actually prove, and building a strategy before the State’s version of events hardens into the case narrative. Early action does not guarantee an outcome, but it often creates better options, stronger leverage, and a more disciplined defense.

Although we are based in York County, Carolina Criminal Defense is a South Carolina Criminal Defense Law Firm representing clients facing charges across the state.

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Trusted by people who needed a clear plan

Our clients come first, always. “Defending Your Future, Not Just Your Case” is the standard we hold ourselves to, and there is no greater compliment than a review from a satisfied client.

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Daniel Evans
★★★★★

Ben is a fantastic attorney and his paralegal, Kelsey, is really nice. Highly recommend!

Taylor Stieve
★★★★★

Five-star Google review

Dakota Clendenin
★★★★★

The best attorney and very professional lawyer he does what he says and he fights for you and your family he treats you like family and when he says don’t worry about it he will handle it trust him I know from experience he know the law and he means business in the court room ..it’s truly a blessing to have Ben as my lawyer

Britney Mosteller
★★★★★

Couldn’t ask for a better criminal defense team! Highly recommend!

Caroline Casello
★★★★★

Great attorney who really cares about you and your case. Highly recommend!

rob stuck
★★★★★

Made a mistake, Ben made it go away quickly and discreetly. Would use again, but let’s hope I don’t have too.

Harlie Ann Whitesell
★★★★★

Five-star Google review

Alexis Alford
★★★★★

Ben and his paralegal Kelsey are VERY attentive and in my opinion work very hard to get the best possible outcome and i’m so very thankful for them!!

Naomi Mast
★★★★★

Ben is not only an incredible lawyer, but he genuinely cares. He takes the time to explain everything, answers every question, and makes you feel completely at ease during a stressful situation. You can tell he knows his stuff. If you’re looking for someone you can trust, Ben’s your guy!

Kelsey Funderburk
★★★★★

Five-star Google review

If you need a South Carolina Criminal Defense Law Firm, Carolina Criminal Defense can assess the charge, explain your options, and help you act quickly from day one.

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Carolina Criminal Defense, LLC, is a South Carolina Criminal Defense Law Firm